Become a qualified primary school teacher (Prep-Year 7).
Develop curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. Apply theory and gain practical teaching skills in a primary school setting. Undertake supervised professional experience with two placements in the first and final years. Courses include ICTs for learning and teaching, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approaches to learning and teaching, inclusion and diversity, curriculum development, assessment for learning and sustainable teaching practices.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- † Duration note: Semester 2 intake will commence from Semester 2, 2014.
- € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
- * Campus note: The option to study at Gympie is part-time only.
- † Duration note: Semester 2 intake will commence from Semester 2, 2014.
- € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
Develop curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. Apply theory and gain practical teaching skills in a primary school setting. Undertake supervised professional experience with two placements in the first and final years. Courses include ICTs for learning and teaching, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approaches to learning and teaching, inclusion and diversity, curriculum development, assessment for learning and sustainable teaching practices.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete 23 weeks of supervised professional experience, completed as full-time blocks as program approved. Students must also complete 25 days of wider field experience. Students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) before the first professional learning experience — refer to Requirements for placements.
Career opportunities
Teacher in primary education context, training context other than schools.
Registration
Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 courses, including 30 required courses and 2 electives.
- Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 23 weeks supervised professional experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 25 days of wider field experience.
To commence supervised professional experience you must:
- Travel to attend supervised professional experience placements.
- A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Electives can be used to increase curriculum knowledge in a Key Learning Area.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core course
1 required course:
COR109 Introduction to Human Development
Introductory required courses
7 required courses:
EDU101 Functional Anatomy
EDU102 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II and III
EDU103 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
EDU104 Occupational Therapy Innovation
EDU105 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Project Pathway)
EDU106 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II and III
EDU107 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
Advanced required courses
22 required courses:
EDU203 Occupational Therapy Thesis
EDU204 Occupational Therapy Research & Evaluation (Research Pathway)
EDU205 Communication and Thought
EDU221 Learning about Learning
EDU305 The Primary Teacher
EDU308 ICTs and the 21st Century Learner
EDU309 Foundation of English and Mathematics
EDU316 Professional Learning: Building Community Connections
EDU317 Professional Learning: Connecting with Teacher Standards
EDU318 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
EDU340 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment
EDU341 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology
EDU342 Professional Learning: Micro Skills for Effectiveness
EDU343 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU400 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU401 Professional Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy
EDU402 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU403 Australian History and Geography in SOSE
EDU404 Pedagogy of the Arts and HPE in Primary Schools
EDU410 The Inquiring Teacher
EDU411 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU652 Teaching Mathematics
Elective courses
Select 2 elective courses from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Requirements for placements
As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), preservice teachers must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (Blue Card) by the Commission to allow them to undertake field experience in a school or centre where children under 18 years of age are present. It is now a requirement of all Queensland sites and most Australian sites that preservice teachers have obtained the Blue Card prior to starting professional workplace learning.
To avoid processing delays, you are encouraged to apply for a Blue Card as soon as you have accepted your offer. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when you apply through USC’s Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 1, H Building). Note: If you do not possess a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the professional experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Visit the Commission's website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.
* Course outlines subject to University approval.