Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science
Award abbreviation: BEd/BSc
QTAC code: 017021
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-15 / Rank-70
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SE301
CRICOS code: 056383F. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Teachers in science are in demand
- Classroom field experiences commence in second year
- Learn skills to teach in two science areas
Become a science teacher in middle (Years 8–9) and senior (Years 10–12) schools with a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science.
This program prepares you to practise as a secondary teacher in Queensland. The education component develops professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school/education sites. The science component develops a background in chosen disciplines. You take studies in two teaching areas from biology, chemistry, English, health, marine studies, mathematics, physical education, physics, science, and studies of society and the environment.
The University also offers a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Business.
Post-admission requirements
You must complete a minimum of 80 days of supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks. One major supervised field experience must be completed in a Queensland school. You are required to complete 100 hours of wider field experience. A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.
Career opportunities
Teacher in secondary schools, training organisations.
Professional recognition
Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.
Program structure
Science discipline courses
Select 1 major teaching area (12 courses) from:
Plus select 1 minor teaching area (4 courses) from:
- Health
- Mathematics
- Science (available only with a Mathematics)
- SOSE (Studies of Society and Environment)
or
a minor teaching area (4 courses) from the Faculty of Arts discipline studies
Education courses
Select 1 course from:
COR109 The Writer and the Law
COR110 Employment and Industrial Law
13 required courses:
EDU100 Criminal Law: An Introduction
EDU101 Communication and Thought
EDU201 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU202 Becoming a Teacher
EDU210 Learning about Learning
EDU220 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU221 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU301 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice
EDU310 Middle Phase Curriculum: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU311 Middle Phase Curriculum 2: Assessment for Learning
EDU312 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
EDU330 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement
SCS130 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
Plus select 2 Education elective courses from:
EDU302 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement
EDU303 Senior Phase Curriculum
EDU304 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU305 E-Learning Leader
EDU313 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU314 Internship
EDU340 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU341 Learning Choices
EDU351 Vocational Education and Training: Learning Engagement
EDU371 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
- No courses may normally be counted towards more than one major or minor within each faculty.
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Courses may be selected which contribute to any major or minor offered in the University providing they comply with the requirements of this degree program. These majors and minors will be recorded on your academic record transcript.
- Courses credited to your academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations.
Requirements for placements
The Commission for Children and Young People Act (2000 and 2005) applies to all pre-service teachers who will be working with children/students under the age of 18 in Queensland settings as a component of their program of pre-service education. Blue Cards are issued by the Commission once it has carried out the Working with Children Check to see if a person is eligible. If a person is eligible, they are issued a positive notice and a Blue Card.
Education students are encouraged to apply for their Blue Card as soon as they have accepted their offer to avoid processing delays. Blue Cards are free of charge for Education students when they apply through the Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 2, I Building).
- Blue Cards and how to apply
Note: Students who do not possess a current Blue Card will be unable to complete the professional experience component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869,
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Education programs
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644,
Email: education@usc.edu.au