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Bachelor of Education (BEDU) - BEd

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Health & Physical Education Primary (Springfield campus: 928711; External: 908715; Toowoomba campus: 908711); Health & Physical Education Secondary (Springfield campus: 928811; External: 908815; Toowoomba campus: 908811); Secondary (Springfield campus: 928411; External: 908415; Toowoomba campus: 908411); Early Childhood (Springfield campus: 928181; External: 908185; Toowoomba campus: 908181); Primary (Springfield campus: 928171; External: 908175; Toowoomba campus: 908171); Special Education (Springfield campus: 928241; External: 908245; Toowoomba campus: 908241)

CRICOS code (International applicants): 065048B

 On-campus^ExternalOnline*
Semester intake:Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)		Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)		Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 3 (November)
Campus:Springfield, Toowoomba --
Fees:Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
Standard duration:4 years full-time, 9 years part-time 

Notes

Semester 3 intake is only available in on-campus mode at Springfield.
Semester 3 2017 is the final intake of the BEd (Health and Physical Education) and BEd (Special Education).
All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of professional practice within this program.

The 精东传媒app of Southern Queensland (USQ) constantly strives to provide programs of excellence to its students. Programs are both internally and externally accredited to ensure that this quality is maintained. USQ is excited to announce the Bachelor of Education (BEDU) program for 2018 has been reviewed and modified to ensure that students continue to be provided with an Initial Teacher Education program of the highest quality that meets all current external requirements through the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and the Australian Children鈥檚 Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).


Footnotes
^Not all specialisations within the Bachelor of Education are made available every year in on-campus mode at all three campuses.
*Not all specialisations within the Bachelor of Education are available entirely online.

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Contact us

Future Australian and New Zealand students  Future International students  Current students 

Freecall (within Australia): 1800 269 500
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315
Email: study@usq.edu.au  
Phone: +61 7 4631 5543
Email: international@usq.edu.au 
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 2285
Email: usq.support@usq.edu.au 

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Professional accreditation

Graduates from the program will have met the qualifications requirement for teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

To be eligible to apply for teacher registration a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education, in addition to successfully completing all requirements for the program, is required to pass the Personal Literacy and Numeracy (PLANTITE) Test prior to graduation. It is strongly recommended the student pass the PLANTITE before the successful completion of sixteen (16) courses.

Students must register for the PLANTITE test through the (ACER).

Please direct any enquires regarding this requirement to usq.support@usq.edu.au.

Please note: To be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland, applicants must have the 'ability to communicate in spoken and written English at a professional level with students, parents, teachers and other persons.

All students, domestic and international, must complete the majority of supervised professional experience in Australian Primary and/or Secondary school settings.

Graduates from the BEd (Early Childhood) will have also met the requirements of the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care (formerly the Queensland Department of Communities).

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Program aims

The Bachelor of Education program aims to graduate students who meet the academic and who demonstrate:

  • the knowledge, skills, practices and values inherent in the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

  • the qualities and skills required of a USQ graduate (see USQ's )

  • the attributes of an Education graduate

  • high levels of personal and professional literacies

  • awareness, understanding and positive orientation towards redressing the educational disadvantages of indigenous students.


BEd (Early Childhood)

The Early Childhood specialisation aims to prepare graduates who satisfy the requirements of for working as educators with children from birth to eight years, and can work in early learning services, kindergarten and primary schools specialising in Prep to Year 3.

BEd (Primary)

The Primary specialisation aims to prepare graduates who have had the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the work of educators in P - 6 settings. Included among these options are: enhanced opportunities to focus on research in education; a focus in a particular curriculum area; the Early Years of School; Special Education; or Physical Education.

BEd (Secondary)

The Secondary specialisation aims to prepare graduates with sound levels of content knowledge in their two nominated teaching areas.

BEd (Special Education)

The Special Education specialisation aims to prepare graduates who are equipped to operate successfully as teachers in both Primary and Special Education settings.

BEd (Health and Physical Education)

The Health and Physical Education specialisations (primary or secondary) will also develop in graduates:

  • a theoretical basis and practical application of knowledge across the broad area of health and physical education

  • the capacity to perform a wide range of tasks required as part of teaching health and physical education or as part of involvement in various sport and/or recreational activities and organisations

  • the insights and skills to cope with changing career opportunities within the area of health and physical education.


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Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualifications offered by higher education institutions (including universities), vocational education and training institutions and secondary schools. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded that qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with that qualification type.

This program is at AQF Qualification Level 07. Graduates at this level will have broad and coherent knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning.

The full set of levels criteria and qualification type descriptors can be found by visiting .

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Program Information Set

View USQ鈥檚 admission criteria, student profiles and a summary of all offers made under via the QTAC website.

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 15, tertiary entrance rank 66 or equivalent qualification.^

Subject Pre-requisites:

  • English (4, SA) or equivalent.

  • Mathematics A, B or C (4, SA) or equivalent.

  • Science subject (4, SA) or equivalent (for Early Childhood, Primary, Health and Physical Education (Primary), and Special Education applicants).

  • Additional pre-requisites may apply for selected (for Secondary, and Health and Physical Education (Secondary) applicants).

  • English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 5.



Applicants are advised to also note the following:

  • Entry may be subject to availability of places.

  • All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of professional practice within this program.


International Applicants

In addition to the above requirements, to be eligible for Admission, International Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Completion of the equivalent to Queensland secondary school Year 12 and be at university entry level standing.


Special Entry

Subject to the policies and regulations of the 精东传媒app of Southern Queensland, applicants who do not hold formal, recognised qualifications as listed above, but who have extensive relevant industrial, commercial and/or professional training and work experience such that they are acceptable for employment as teachers/trainers in the post-compulsory education and training sector, may be considered for special entry to the program.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable .

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

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These are determined by the 精东传媒app for specific programs each Semester. The 2017 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or , tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines.

Bonus ranks may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your OP/Rank. The bonus ranks don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information on USQ's carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.

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Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a student's higher education andstudents pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the

Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.

Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

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Program structure

The four-year Bachelor of Education requires 32 units at undergraduate level. Where such structures allow, and at the discretion of the specialisation coordinator, up to four units may be completed at postgraduate level. A minimum of eight units must be completed with USQ, to be eligible to receive this award.

Note: Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all courses. Should enrolments not meet the minimum number required, students may be transferred to a different mode or offering and advised of this change prior to semester start.

Duration and Mode of Offer  Four years full-time, or equivalent, either ONC or WEB 
Mode of Delivery  Fleximode 
Units  32 units, including 100 days of practical experience (110 days for Early Childhood Specialisation). Practical experience placements may be scheduled outside usual 精东传媒app teaching weeks. Travel to locations away from the areas local to the student鈥檚 home campus may be necessary in order to complete the practical experience requirements. Each year a number of core and cross-specialisation courses will be offered in Semester 3 in on-line mode. 

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Program completion requirements

In order to complete the Bachelor of Education a student must complete 32 units of study, according to each specialisation鈥檚 pattern of required courses (core, shared and specialisation), plus discipline courses or Teaching Area courses.

The required courses for each specialisation are detailed in the following table:

  BEd (EC)  BEd (Pri)  BEd (Sec)  BEd (HPE) Primary  BEd (HPE) Secondary  BEd (SpEd) 
  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core 
(for students commencing from 2014)
or
(for students commencing prior to 2014)  		 Core  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core 
  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core 
  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core 
  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core 
  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core 
  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core 
  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core 
  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core 
  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core  Core 
  Shared  Shared    Shared    Shared 
  Shared  Shared    Shared  Shared  Shared 
  Shared  Shared    Shared    Shared 
  Shared  Shared    Shared    Shared 
  Shared  Shared    Shared    Shared 
  Shared  Shared    Shared    Shared 
  Shared  Shared    Shared    Shared 
  Shared  Shared    Shared    Shared 
  Shared  Shared    Shared    Shared 
  Shared  Shared    Shared     
      Shared    Shared   
      Shared    Shared   
  Specialisation           
  Specialisation           
  Specialisation           
  Specialisation           
  Specialisation           
  Specialisation           
  Specialisation           
  Specialisation           
        Shared  Shared   
        Shared  Shared   
        Shared  Shared   
        Shared  Shared   
        Shared  Shared   
          Specialisation   
        Shared  Shared   
        Shared  Shared   
        Shared  Shared   
        Shared  Shared   
    Specialisation    Shared    Shared 
    Specialisation         
    Specialisation    Shared    Shared 
    Specialisation    Shared    Shared 
    Specialisation         
      Specialisation    Shared   
      Specialisation       
      Specialisation    Specialisation   
      Specialisation    Shared   
      Specialisation    Shared   
            Specialisation 
            Specialisation 
            Specialisation 
            Specialisation 
            Specialisation 
            Specialisation 
            Specialisation 
            Specialisation 
            Specialisation 
             
EDV3500              
             
             
EDV4440 Advanced Professional Experience              

In addition to the required courses, each specialisation requires a number of approved Teaching Area and discipline courses, as below:

  BEd(EC)  BEd(Pri)  BEd(Sec)  BEd (HPE) Primary  BEd (HPE) Secondary  BEd(SpEd) 
Units of Approved Discipline Courses  4  6  1  0  0  0 
Units of Teaching Area Courses  0  0  14  0  5  0 

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Required time limits

Students have a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 9 years to complete this program.

Requirements to complete the program

In order to complete the Bachelor of Education a student must complete 32 units of study, according to each specialisation鈥檚 pattern of required courses (core, shared and specialisation), plus discipline courses or Teaching Area courses.

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Specialisation

Objectives

The Bachelor of Education program has five specialisations: Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, Special Education, Health and Physical Education Primary and Sport, Health and Physical Education Secondary. Although the number and variety of non-school options is increasing for graduates, each specialisation targets preparation for employment in educational settings appropriate to the relevant sector:

  • BEd (Early Childhood)

    The target settings include Child Care Centres, Kindergartens, Pre-Schools and Years Prep-3 in Primary Schools.

  • BEd (Primary)

    The target setting is Years Prep - 6 in Schools.

  • BEd (Secondary)

    The major target setting is Years 7-12 in Schools and the growing range of non-school settings catering for alternative pathways in the senior years.

  • BEd (Special Education)

    The target settings include Years Prep - 6 in Primary Schools, Special Education Units and Special Schools.

  • BEd (Health and Physical Education)

    The Health and Physical Education specialisations prepare students for teaching health and physical education and organising, managing and coaching sport and physical activity in educational settings.


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Major studies

This section provides an overview of the Major Studies teaching areas.

Secondary Specialisation

A major Teaching Area is to be defined as a USQ Major (and printed on testamur) as well as being aligned with the relevant registering body鈥檚 terminology. Please select the Specific major(s) tab (left) or scroll down for further details.

A minor Teaching Area is to be defined as a USQ Minor as well as being aligned with the relevant registering body鈥檚 terminology. Please select the Minor Studies tab (menu) or scroll down for further details.

When selecting Teaching Areas you need to consider that not every school teaches every subject. The Teaching Areas selected will have an impact on professional experience placement and employment opportunities. It may be useful for Queensland students to view the which indicates the names of schools which teach different subjects. The next section of the Handbook provides recommendations for courses to complete after you have selected your Teaching Area(s). Courses will change as the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) and Australian Curriculum changes, and as USQ course offerings are modified. Not all teaching areas are offered online or at all campuses. Contact the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts if you have any questions. Email:usq.support@usq.edu.au.

B Ed (Secondary)

The Secondary specialisation requires two in-depth Teaching Areas. Students are required to complete a total of 14 units of study across two defined Teaching Areas. Approved Teaching Areas change from time to time with changes in Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA), Australian Curriculum, course offerings or Education Queensland policy and/or practice. Course selection is subject to available offers and to the approval of the specialisation coordinator.

Students are required to select two teaching areas from the list below, one area will be a major and the other a minor. Students may only select one teaching area from within a particular Curriculum Domain as listed below, noting that some areas are only available as minors. Before commencing study, students are required to have their teaching areas approved by the program coordinator to ensure that the selection enables placement for professional experience. Students need to be aware of the entrance requirements for each area. Should the teaching area not be approved, the student will be advised accordingly and provided with advice on alternatives.

Curriculum Domain: Arts

Teaching Areas:

  • Drama

  • Film, Television and New Media

  • Music

  • Visual Art


Curriculum Domain: Business and Economics

Teaching Areas:

  • Accounting

  • Business Studies

  • Legal Studies (minor only)

  • Economics (minor only)


Curriculum Domain: English

Teaching Area:

  • English


Curriculum Domain: Health and Physical Education

Teaching Area:

  • Health and Physical Education


Curriculum Domain: Early Childhood Studies

Teaching Area:

  • Early Childhood Studies (minor only)


Curriculum Domain: Humanities and Social Sciences

Teaching Areas:

  • History

  • Geography

  • Religion and ethics (minor only)

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (minor only)


Curriculum Domain: Technologies

Teaching Areas:

  • Industrial Technology and Design

  • Engineering Studies (minor only)

  • Graphics

  • Digital Technology


Curriculum Domain: Mathematics

Teaching Area:

  • Mathematics


Curriculum Domain: Sciences

Teaching Areas:

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Physics

  • Science


Curriculum Domain: Other Specialist Area

Teaching Area:

  • Special Education (minor only)


Specific majors

In this section:

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (Minor only)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Studies as a teaching area fits within the Humanities and Social Sciences domain. Once employed, you will be expected to teach years 11 & 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, as well as years 7 鈥� 10 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies provides opportunities to examine important events from various points of view to ensure that all perspectives are represented. By understanding that there are various ways of viewing the world, it will help to identify and address prejudice and racism. Please refer to the for further information.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Studies can only be taken as a minor teaching area.

Students wishing to take Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies as a teaching area must take 5 courses for a minor. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Courses  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
  1  1   
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Choose three of the below courses: 
  2  1   
  1  2  Pre-requisite:  
  3  1  Pre-requisite:  
  3  1  Pre-requisite:  
ISE3001 Perspectives on Knowledge*  2  2  Pre-requisite:  

Footnotes
*The on-campus and online offering of this course will not be available in semester 2, 2017. Substitute .

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Accounting

Accounting as a teaching area fits within the domain of Business and Economics. Once employed, you will be expected to teach years 11 & 12 Accounting, as well as years 7 鈥� 12 Business Studies.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Accounting.

This major Teaching Area provides a background in financial and other information for making and evaluating decisions about the allocation of scarce resources. A comprehensive accounting system is central to assisting in the discharge of accountability and to the development and maintenance of the financial control of business organisations. Accounting information helps to evaluate performance and to report on the operation of an organisation from both an internal and external perspective. Please refer to the for further information.

Accounting can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Accounting as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1, 2, 3   
  1  1, 2, 3  Pre-requisite:  
  2  1,2  Pre-requisite:  
  2  1, 2, 3  Pre-requisite: or ACC2103 
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major:  
  3  1, 2  Pre-requisite: and  
  3  1, 2   Pre-requisite: and  

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Biology

Biology as a teaching area fits within the Domain of Sciences. Once employed, you will be expected to teach years 11 & 12 Biology, as well as years鈥� 7 鈥� 12 Science.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Mathematics B and Biology in Year 11 and 12.

Biology is the study of the natural systems of the living world. There are two broad aspects to these natural systems. One is concerned with the study of the many different kinds of organisms and their interactions with each other and with the non-living parts of their environment. The other aspect is the study of the internal structure of organisms and the processes that maintain life. Please refer to the for further information.

Biology can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Biology as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
^  1  1   
  1  1   
^  2  1   
^  2  2  Pre-requisite:  
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
    2  Pre-requisite:
Recommended co-requisite:  
    2  Recommended Pre-requisite:  

Footnotes
^Students enrolled externally will be required to attend a residential school and should contact the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences.

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Business Studies

Business Studies as a teaching area fits within the domain of Business and Economics. Once employed, you will be expected to teach years 11 & 12 Business Communication and Technology (BCT) and Business Management (BM), as well as years 7 鈥� 12 Business Studies.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Business Communication and Technologies (BCT), Business Management (BM) or Accounting in Years 11 and 12.

This Teaching Area provides a background in financial and other information for making and evaluating decisions about the allocation of scarce resources. A comprehensive accounting system is central to assisting in the discharge of accountability and to the development and maintenance of the financial control of business organisations. Accounting information helps to evaluate performance and to report on the operation of an organisation from both an internal and external perspective. Please refer to and the for further information.

Business Studies can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Business Studies as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1   
  1  1, 2, 3   
  2  1   
  2  2, 3   
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  2  2   
  2  2,3   

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Chemistry

Chemistry as a teaching area fits within the domain of Sciences. Once employed, you will be expected to teach years 11 & 12 Chemistry and Science, as well as years 7 鈥� 12 Science.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Mathematics B and Chemistry in Year 11 and 12.

Chemistry provides an understanding of the materials around us and why they behave as they do. Being central to understanding the phenomena of the reactions of matter in our material universe, it also bridges links with other branches of natural science. Please refer to the for further information.

Chemistry can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Chemistry as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
^  1  1   
^  1  2  Pre-requisite:  
  2  1  Pre-requisite:  
  2  1, 2   
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  3  2  Pre-requisite:  
  3  1, 2, 3  Pre-requisite: completion of second year 
or       
  3  1   

Footnotes
^Students enrolled externally will be required to attend a residential school and should contact the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences.

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Digital Technology

Digital Technology as a teaching area is within the domain of Technologies. Once employed, you will be expected to teach years 11 & 12 Information Technology Systems (ITS) and Information Processing Technology (IPT), as well as years 7 鈥� 12 ICT and Technology.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Information Technology Systems (ITS) or Information Processing and Technology (IPT) in Years 11 and 12.

Information Processing and Technology (IPT) is an area of study that provides students with knowledge, skills, processes and understanding of information technology. It emphasises problem identification and solution rather than the use of specific applications, and is an intellectual discipline that involves a study of information systems, algorithms, software programming, human鈥揷omputer interaction, and the social and ethical issues associated with the use of information technology. Please refer to the for further information.

Information Technology Systems (ITS) is a practical discipline which prepares students to meet these rapid changes and to respond to emerging technologies and trends. It provides students with the knowledge and skills used in the systems supporting IT. These systems range from those supporting the development of information, such as documents or websites, to those supporting technology, such as computers or networks. Please refer to the for further information.

Digital Technology can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Digital Technology as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1, 2, 3   
  1  1, 2, 3   
  1  1, 3   
  2  2  Pre-requisite:  
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  2  2  Pre-requisite:  
  3  1  Pre-requisite:  

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Drama

Drama as a teaching area is within the domain of the Arts. Once employed, you will be expected to teach years 7 鈥� 12 Drama.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Drama in Years 11 and 12.

Drama Studies provide a medium for exploration, social criticism, celebration and entertainment and is explored through the dimensions of forming, presenting, and responding. The study of drama actively promotes participation in an experiential mode of learning that blends intellectual and emotional experience and offers a unique means of enquiry that contributes to pre-service teachers knowing and understanding themselves and the world.

Drama can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Drama as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

Please be aware that some courses offered in the Arts have an audition component and or on campus participation. Please check all of these aspects before selecting this teaching area.


For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1   
  1    Recommended that be completed prior to .  
  2  1   
  2  2  Alternates with THE2008
Recommended that and be completed prior to . 
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  3  1  Alternates with THE2005  
  2  1  This course is only offered on-campus at Toowoomba.
Recommended that and be completed prior to . 

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Early Childhood Studies (Minor only)

Early Childhood is within the domain of Health and Physical Education. Once employed, in most schools it would be expected that you would teach Early Childhood Studies Years 11 鈥� 12.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Students need to already have a Certificate I, II or III in Child Care.

The primary focus of the Early Childhood Studies (VET only) field of study and industry is to promote the wellbeing of young children and a greater awareness of the importance of quality practices in the wider community. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to develop knowledge and understanding including human development, the needs and rights of children, the value of play, concepts of childhood, the role of parents, the importance of families, behaviour management, special needs, work place health and safety, industry practice and expectations, and legislation and ethical issues. Please refer to the for further information.

Early Childhood can only be taken as a minor teaching area.

Students wishing to take Early Childhood Studies as a minor teaching area must take 5 courses. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  2   
  1  2, 3   
  2  1   
  2  2   
  2  1   

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Economics (Minor only)

Economics is within the domain of Business and Economics. Once employed, in most schools it would be expected that you could teach Years 11 and 12 Economics, and years 7 鈥� 10 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Economics in Year 11 and 12.

The study of Economics enables decision-making based on contemporary economic theory. Economics is a study of how to use scarce resources in the best way possible Households, businesses and governments are confronted with 鈥渢he economic problem: of alternative uses of their limited resources. Please refer to the for further information.

Economics can only be taken as a minor teaching area.

Students wishing to take Economics as a minor teaching area must take 5 courses. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1, 2, 3   
  1  2   
  2  1   
  2  2   
  3  2  Co-requisite:  

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Engineering Studies (Minor only)

Engineering Studies is within the domain of Technologies. Once employed, most schools it would be expected that you could teach: Engineering Technology in Years 11 and 12.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Engineering or Design Technology in Years 11 and 12.

Engineering Technology is an area of study that provides an opportunity for students to gain an understanding of the underlying principles of engineering in its broadest sense. It is concerned with the theoretical concepts and practical applications related to technology, industry and society, engineering materials, engineering mechanics, and control systems. Please refer to the for further information.

Engineering Studies can only be taken as a minor teaching area.

Students wishing to take Engineering Studies as a minor teaching area must take 5 courses. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course. Please note that there is one course that is undertaken cross institutionally with Charles Sturt 精东传媒app (CSU). Please be aware that other universities sometimes have other requirements such as residential schools so please check carefully before choosing this teaching area. Please also check last days to enrol into cross institutional study for each semester.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following four (4) required courses: 
  1  1, 2   
  1  1, 2, 3   
  2  1, 2, 3   
EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design and Technology  3  2, 3  Studied cross-institutionally with Charles Stuart 精东传媒app (CSU). 
Plus one additional course from the list below: 
    1   
    1   
    1   
    2   
    1   
    2   
    2   
    2   
    1   
    2   
    1   

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English

English is a teaching area within its own domain. Once employed, in most schools it would be expected that you could teach: English from Years 7 鈥� 12. In some schools you may also be required to teach Year 12 English Extension (Literature); Years 11 and 12 Literacy, English for ESL Learners, Functional English and English Communication.

Students will engage with a wide variety of literary, mass media and everyday texts in addition to conceptualise, imagine, appreciate, experiment, speculate, reflect, make decisions, hypothesise, analyse and evaluate their ability to think, use language, and make meaning. Please refer to the for further information.

English can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take English as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1,3   
  1  2   
  2  2   
or 
  2  2  Pre-requisite: or  
  2  1   
or 
  2  1
 		 It is recommended that or be studied prior to ENL2007 
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  3  1  Pre-requisite: 
  2  2  Pre-requisite: or  
or 
  2  2   

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Film, Television and New Media

Film, Television and New Media is within the domain of Arts. Once employed, in most schools it would be expected that you could teach: Media in Years 7 鈥� 10; Film, Television and New Media, and Creative Arts in Years 11 - 12.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Film, TV and New Media.

Film, Television and New Media are our primary sources of information and entertainment. They are important channels for education and cultural exchange. They are fundamental to our self-expression and representation as individuals and as communities. Please refer to the for further information.

Film, TV and New Media can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Film, TV and New Media as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  2   
  1  2   
  2  1  Pre-requisite: and  
  2  2  Pre-requisite:  
  3  2  Pre-requisite  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  3  1   
  3  1   

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Geography

Geography as a teaching area is within the Humanities and Social Sciences domain. Once employed, in most schools it would be expected that you could teach Geography in Years 7 鈥� 12; and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Geography in Years 11 and 12.

Geography contributes to the content, cognitive processes, skills and values that it can promote to help to explore, understand and evaluate the social and environmental dimensions of the world. Geography evokes feelings for environments and people in environments covering themes such as managing the natural environment, people and development, social environments, and resources and environment. Please refer to the for further information.

Geography can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Geography as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1   
  2  1   
  1  2  Recommended Pre-requisite:  
  2  1   
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  2  2   
  2  2   

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Graphics

Graphics is a teaching area within the domain of Technologies. Once employed, in most schools it would be expected that you could teach: Technology in Years 7 鈥� 10, and Graphics in Years 11-12.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Graphics in Year 11 and 12.

Graphics is an area that develops skills in interpreting, generating and creating graphical communication. Students experience a journey from planning to production in simulated real-world contexts. Please refer to the for further information.

Graphics can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Graphics as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

Please note that study for this teaching area is completed cross-institutionally through Central Queensland 精东传媒app (CQU) and Charles Sturt 精东传媒app (CSU). Please be aware that other universities sometimes have other requirements such as residential schools so please check carefully before choosing this teaching area. Please also check last days to enrol into cross institutional study for each semester.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Notes 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1,2
 		  
EDSE12026 Graphics and 2D Computer Aided Design Technologies^  1  1  Completed through a cross institutional enrolment at CQU. Compulsory residential school in Mackay, please contact BELA academic program support at usq.support@usq.edu.au for enquiries regarding the cross-institutional enrolment. 
EDSE12027 Industrial Design Processes^  1  1  Completed through a cross institutional enrolment at CQU. Compulsory residential school in Rockhampton, please contact BELA academic program support at usq.support@usq.edu.au for enquiries regarding the cross-institutional enrolment. 
  2  2  Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: GCEN Recommended prior study:  
EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design and Technology*   3  2 ,3  Studied cross-institutionally with Charles Sturt 精东传媒app (CSU) 
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  2  1, 2, 3   
  3  2, 3   

Footnotes
^Offered cross-institutionally by Central Queensland 精东传媒app.
*Offered cross-institutionally by Charles Sturt 精东传媒app.

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Health and Physical Education (HPE)

Health and Physical education is within its own domain. For employment in most schools it would be expected that you could teach Health and Physical Education (HPE) in Years 7 鈥� 10; and Physical Education; Health Education and Recreation in Years 11-12.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Health & Physical Education in Year 11 and 12.

Health and Physical Education focuses on the scientific bases of human movement including, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology and sports psychology; skill acquisition and development; sociocultural underpinnings of sport and physical activity and the study of personal, social and community health and wellbeing from a socio-ecological perspective. Please refer to the for further information.

Health and Physical Education can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Health and Physical education as a teaching area must take 7 courses for a major and 5 courses for a minor. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course. There is also the option of an additional 2 courses as a special interest area of HPE.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  2   
  1  1   
  1  1   
  1  1,2   
  3  2  Pre-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  2  1   
  2  2   
or       
  2  2   
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking an extended major: 
  3  1   
  3  2   

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History

History as a teaching area is within the domain of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, in most schools it would be expected that you could teach: History and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) in Years 7 鈥� 10, and in Years 11-12 Ancient and Modern History.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Ancient or Modern History in Years 11 and 12.

The study of History is an integral part of the Social Sciences, and provides the knowledge necessary to understand the social, cultural, political and economic activities and institutions of society and their relationship with the natural environment from a historical perspective. Please refer to the and the for further information.

History can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take History as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1   
  1  2   
Choose either 
  2  1  One unit of History or or  
Or 
       
  2  2   
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  3  1  Pre-requisite: Any first year History course 
Choose either 
HIS3002 The Twentieth Century*    2  Any two courses of History or International Relations 
Or       
^    2   

Footnotes
*This course is offered in even-numbered years only.
^This course is offered in odd-numbered years only.

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Industrial Technology and Design

Industrial Technology and Design is within the Technologies domain. Once employed, you will be required to teach years 7 鈥� 10 Industrial technology and years 11 鈥� 12 Engineering Technology.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Relevant trade background preferably a trade certificate.

Technology has been developed through working and building with materials and tools and has been an integral part of society for as long as humans have had the desire to improve their quality of life. This Teaching Area encourages knowledge and application of available resources, systems and practices through inquiry, design and problem-solving methodologies. Please refer to the for further information.

Industrial Technology Studies can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Industrial Technology Studies as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

Studies are taken cross institutionally through Central Queensland 精东传媒app (CQU) and Charles Sturt 精东传媒app (CSU). Please be aware that other universities sometimes have other requirements such as residential schools so please check carefully before choosing this teaching area. Please also check last days to enrol into cross institutional study for each semester.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1   
EDSE12027 Industrial Design Processes^  1  1  Completed through a cross institutional enrolment at CQU. Compulsory residential school in Rockhampton, please contact BELA academic program support at usq.support@usq.edu.au for enquiries regarding the cross-institutional enrolment. 
EDSE11022 Timber Technology and Design^  2  2  Completed through a cross institutional enrolment at CQU. Compulsory residential school in Rockhampton, please contact BELA academic program support at usq.support@usq.edu.au for enquiries regarding the cross-institutional enrolment. 
EDSE11023 Metal Technologies and Design^  2  1  Completed through a cross institutional enrolment at CQU. Compulsory residential school in Rockhampton, please contact BELA academic program support at usq.support@usq.edu.au for enquiries regarding the cross-institutional enrolment. 
EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design and Technology*  3  2, 3  Studied cross-institutionally with Charles Sturt 精东传媒app (CSU) 
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  3  1   
EDSE12026 Graphics and 2D Computer Aided Design Technologies^  1  1  Completed through a cross institutional enrolment at CQU. Compulsory residential school in Mackay, please contact BELA academic program support at usq.support@usq.edu.au for enquiries regarding the cross-institutional enrolment. 

Footnotes
^Offered cross-institutionally by Central Queensland 精东传媒app.
*Offered cross-institutionally by Charles Sturt 精东传媒app.

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Legal Studies (Minor only)

Legal Studies is within the Business and Economics domain. Once employed, you will be required to teach years 11 & 12 Legal Studies.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Legal Studies in Year 11 and 12.

Responsible citizens should develop a basic understanding of the operation of our legal system in order to understand the interplay of 鈥榣aw in society鈥�. Legal Studies provides basic legal knowledge and awareness of the range of regulatory laws (rules) and the procedures for empowering all stakeholders to contribute to, and participate in, responsible citizenship. Please refer to the for further information.

Legal Studies can only be taken as a minor.

Students wishing to take Legal Studies as a minor teaching area must take 5 courses. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1, 2   
  1  1  Co-requisite: 
  2  2  Pre-requisite:  
  3  1   
  2  2  Co-requisite:  

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Mathematics

Mathematics is within its own domain. Once employed, you will be required to teach years 7 鈥� 12 Mathematics, including Mathematics A, B and C as well as functional mathematics; pre-vocational mathematics and numeracy short courses.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Mathematics B in Year 11 and 12.

Mathematics is an integral part of a general education. It underpins science and technology, most industry, trade and commerce, social and economic planning and communication systems and is an essential component for effective participation in a rapidly changing society. The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal, work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialities and professional applications of mathematics are built. Please refer to the for further information.

Mathematics can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Mathematics as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Notes 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  2  Pre-requisite: Current skills at the level of Queensland Senior Secondary School Studies Mathematics B or equivalent. This course is equivalent to MAT1500. Students cannot enrol in if they have successfully completed MAT1500 . 
  1  1  This course is equivalent to MAT1502 and substantially equivalent to . Students cannot enrol in if they have successfully completed or are currently enrolled in MAT1502 or .
It is recommended that is studied prior to enrolling in . 
  2  1,2,3   
or 
  2  2  cannot be taken in conjunction with Data Analysis. 
  2  2  Pre-requisite: or MAT1502 or  
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  3  2  Pre-requisite:  
  3  1  Pre-requisite:  

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Music

Music is within the Arts domain. Once employed, you will be required to teach years 7 鈥� 12 Music, and Years 11 and 12 Creative arts and Music extension.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Music and or Creative Arts in Years 11 and 12.

Music is an important part of cultural life. It makes a significant contribution to personal, social and cultural identities, it offers a unique form of self-expression and communication, and it assists beginning educators to understand people of different cultures. Fundamental to the study of music is the development of creativity and expressiveness, which goes hand in hand with fostering self-discipline, concentration, listening skills and fine-motor skills. Please refer to the for further information.

Music can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Music as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Notes 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1   
  1  2  Pre-requisite:  
  2  1   
  2  2  Pre-requisite:  
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  3  2  Pre-requisite:  
  3  2   

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Physics

Physics is within the Sciences domain. Once employed, you will be required to teach Years 7 鈥� 10 Science, and Years 11 and 12 Physics and Science.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Mathematics B and Physics in Years 11 and 12.

Physics is the fundamental science in that its principles are used to varying extents in other science disciplines. The study of Physics gives students a means of enhancing their understanding of the world around them, a way of achieving useful knowledge and skills, and a stepping stone for further study. It is more mathematical than other sciences and so beginning educators of Physics can expect to use concepts from mathematics subjects. Please refer to the for further information.

Physics can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Physics as a minor teaching area must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Notes 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1   
  1  2   
  2  1  Recommended that students have undertaken or prior to . 
  2  2   
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  3  1   
  3  2   

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Religion and Ethics (Minor only)

Religion and Ethics is within the Humanities and Social Sciences domain. Once employed, you will be required to teach Years 7 鈥� 10 Religion or Ethics, and Years 11 and 12 精东传媒app of Religion (SOR).

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: 精东传媒app of Religion in Years 11 and 12.

Religion and ethics can only be taken as a minor.

Students wishing to take Religion and Ethics as a minor teaching area must take 5 courses. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

Please note that study for this teaching area is completed cross-institutionally with the Australian Catholic 精东传媒app (ACU). Please be aware that other universities sometimes have other requirements such as residential schools so please check carefully before choosing this teaching area. Please also check last days to enrol into cross institutional study for each semester.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following six (6) required courses: 
THBS501 Biblical Studies      Studied cross-institutionally with Australian Catholic 精东传媒app - Residential School 
EDRE515 RE Historical and Contemporary Perspectives      Studied cross-institutionally with Australian Catholic 精东传媒app 
EDRE529 Teaching the Catholic Tradition      Studied cross-institutionally with Australian Catholic 精东传媒app 
THCT500 Foundations of Christian Faith      Studied cross-institutionally with Australian Catholic 精东传媒app - Residential School 
THSR500 Introducing Religions of the World      Studied cross-institutionally with Australian Catholic 精东传媒app 
EDRE516 RE Curriculum      Studied cross-institutionally with Australian Catholic 精东传媒app 

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Science

Science is within its own domain. Once employed, you will be required to teach Years 7 鈥� 12 Science.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Mathematics B and a Year 12 Science.

The Australian Curriculum: Science provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of important science concepts and processes, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, of science鈥檚 contribution to our culture and society, and its applications in our lives. The curriculum supports students to develop the scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to make informed decisions about local, national and global issues. Please refer to the or other senior syllabus for further information.

Science can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Science as a teaching area must take 7 courses for a major teaching area or 5 courses for a minor teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Enrolment Requirements 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1   
  1  1, 2   
  1  2  Recommended students complete prior to  
  2  2   
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  2  2  Recommended students complete prior to  
  2  2   

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Special Education (Minor only)

Special Education is not a curriculum area and therefore sits within the domain of Other Specialist Areas. Once employed, it would be expected that you could teach or provide support for students in years 7 鈥� 12.

Special Education as a teaching area qualifies you to teach in special education units within secondary schools as well as being qualified to provide learning and behaviour support in that setting.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: nil.

Special Education can only be taken as a minor.

Students wishing to take Special Education as a minor teaching area must take 5 courses. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

For details regarding availability of each course online or on campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Notes 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  1   
*  1  2   
  3  1  Pre-requisite:  
  3  2  Pre-requisite:  
  2  2   
or 
  2  2   
or 
  2  1   

Footnotes
*The Toowoomba on-campus offering of this course will not be available in Semester 2, 2017

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Visual Art

Visual Art is within the Arts domain. Once employed, you will be required to teach year鈥檚 7 鈥� 10 Visual Art, and Years 11 and 12 Creative arts.

Pre-requisite for this teaching area: Visual Art in Years 11 and 12.

Visual Art involves the production of artworks (making) and the appreciation of artworks (appraising) through the processes of researching, developing and resolving. Please refer to the for further information.

Visual Art can be taken as a minor or major teaching area.

Students wishing to take Visual Art as a minor teaching area minor must undertake the 5 required courses and must complete all 7 courses for a major teaching area. This includes one specific curriculum and pedagogy course.

Please be aware that some courses offered in the Arts have an audition component and on campus participation. The Contemporary Arts Practice courses 1-5 must be taken at the Toowoomba campus. Each of these courses has a Studio Practice component which can only be taken at the Toowoomba campus and which must be taken by secondary visual arts students. Separate application, interview and folio is required for visual art. Please contact the School of Arts and Communication, Email usq.support@usq.edu.au or telephone +61 7 46 311 079) or complete the .

For details regarding availability of each course online or on-campus please refer to course specifications.

Course Name  Year  Semester  Notes 
Students must complete the following five (5) required courses: 
  1  2   
  1  1   
  2  1  Pre-requisite: and  
  2  2  Pre-requisite: and  
  3  2  Co-requisite:  
Additional courses to be completed if undertaking a major: 
  3  1   
  3  1   

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Electives/Approved courses

Students in some specialisations are able to study a number of discipline courses, as follows:

Specialisation  No of discipline courses 
Early Childhood Specialisation  4  
Primary Specialisation   6  
Secondary Specialisation   1  
Health and Physical Education (Primary or Secondary)  0  
Special Education Specialisation  0  

There are a number of courses available to you including education courses from other specialisations, designated education discipline courses, level 5 postgraduate courses from education postgraduate programs, and other courses offered by USQ.

Choose courses that are of interest to you and which might contribute to your personal and/or professional development.

Consider focusing your discipline studies around one or two topic areas. From Education areas, you can develop a strong emphasis in:

  • Health and Physical Education

  • Special Education

  • Literacies

  • Creative Arts

  • Science

  • Maths


Please refer to for advice.

You can undertake courses (subject to pre-requisites and other restrictions) in which also outlines possible courses that can be taken as discipline courses.

Secondary specialisation students can choose to use your discipline courses as a 'top up' to one of their Teaching Areas (highly desirable) or as a stand alone course in an area of special interest and which is not necessarily related to a Teaching Area or education courses.

You are able to undertake courses from other Bachelor of Education specialisations (excluding any courses with embedded professional experience)

In special circumstances, students may seek approval from the specialisation coordinator to undertake courses from other institutions as discipline courses.

Education courses that may also be taken as discipline courses 
Discipline Area  Courses 
Early Childhood Context   
 
 
 
English   
ESL   
Health and Physical Education   previously EDO3461 
previously EDO3462 
 
previously EDO2462 
previously EDO3465 
 
previously EDO4461 
 
 
 
Literacies   
 
Maths   
* 
Music   
 
 
Science   
Secondary Context   
 
 
Special Education   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Teaching Contexts   
 
Various   

Footnotes
*This course is offered in even-numbered years.

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Professional experience

The Bachelor of Education program complies with all requirements of the Queensland College of Teachers in terms of the minimum number of supervised days mandated (80) and the total number of days of professional experience overall (100). Note: The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Specialisation) program complies with all requirements of the and the in terms of the minimum number of supervised days mandated (90) and the total number of days of professional experience overall (110).

All students, domestic and international, must complete the majority of supervised professional experience in Australian Primary and/or Secondary school settings.

The professional experience components of the program are all tied to identified courses within each specialisation, so that students undertake a professional experience placement in a minimum of six of their eight semesters of full-time enrolment

Professional experience is an integral and embedded professional component of an academic course of study. It is a requirement to pass the professional experience in order to pass the course.

The professional experience site will agree to host a pre-service educator, under the supervision of a suitable mentor.

All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of clinical/professional practice within this program.

In order to undertake courses to which professional experience placements are attached at any stage in the program it is a requirement that students will have satisfactorily completed all professional experience courses in previous years in the program enrolment pattern. In the case of there is the additional requirement that students undertaking the placement in a Queensland school will need to have been granted an Internship Authorisation by the Queensland College of Teachers.

A liaison staff member is appointed for every student and host school/site for every placement, with the critical role of being the key source of information, advice and support for all parties involved in the placement. Students are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended enrolment pattern for their specialisation. This is particularly important in respect to . Delaying Professional Experience may delay program completion by up to four (4) years.

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IT requirements

Students must have reliable and ready access to email and the Internet. Broadband would be a significant advantage. See .

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Other program requirements

In order to undertake the professional experience, and certain other activities with young people identified in various course specifications, it is required that Queensland-based students hold a current positive notice indicating that they are deemed suitable for working with children and young people. Further information about the Blue Card or Exemption Card suitability process is available from the .

In order to complete the Bachelor of Education a student must complete 32 units of study, according to each specialisation鈥檚 pattern of required courses (core, shared and specialisation), plus discipline courses or studies in one or more Teaching Areas.

Professional experience

All students, domestic and international, must complete the majority of supervised professional experience in Australian Primary and/or Secondary school settings.

Language Proficiency

All students, domestic and international, must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.5 or higher (with no subset of less than 7.0 in any of the four skills areas, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening), either on entry to or on graduation from the program. For TOEFL and other equivalents, please refer to the 精东传媒app's English language requirements .

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Related programs

Embedded within the 4-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) degree there is a 3-year Bachelor of Early Childhood award.

The structure for the 3-year award is comprised exactly of the first three years of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) 4-year program.

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Exit points

The Bachelor of Education contains provision for three generic exit awards, as follows:

  • Bachelor of General Education Studies (BGES) - available at the completion of 24 approved units;

  • Associate Degree in Education Studies (DAES) - available at the completion of 16 approved units; and

  • Diploma of Education Studies (DPES) - available at the completion of 8 approved units


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Credit

Students may seek credit on the basis of documented prior study at 精东传媒app level or equivalent qualifications and experience. Such applications will be considered on their merits in relation to the extent to which the documentation supplied by the student demonstrates a clear match with the objectives of the course for which the credit is sought. Students applying for credit based on work experience should contact the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts to obtain this specific form for completion. In relation to this general provision, the Early Childhood specialisation has particular circumstances that also apply:

  • Early Childhood

    Students who have completed the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Community Services (Children鈥檚 Services) or approved equivalent with a Registered Training Organisation may be eligible for up to 8 and 11 units of credit respectively.


Recommended enrolment patterns

In this section:

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Early Childhood

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Students are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended enrolment pattern for their specialisation. This is particularly important in respect to Professional Experience. Delaying Professional Experience may delay program completion by up to four (4) years.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the section to ascertain if a course is offered in another semester.

Note: Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all courses. Should enrolments not meet the minimum number required, students may be transferred to a different mode or offering and advised of this change prior to semester start.

Note: The Early Childhood specialisation is available at Springfield and Toowoomba campuses.


CourseYear of program and semester
in which course is normally studied		Enrolment requirementsComments
On-campus
(ONC)		External
(EXT)		Online
(ONL)
YearSemYearSemYearSem
1111,3
11,211,2,3Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
1111,3
1111,3
12,312,3
11,211,2Pre-requisite: Students must have completed two core courses from their recommended enrolment pattern. Students must be enrolled in BEDU or BECH or BVET. 10 days professional experience
1212,3
1211,2,3
21,221,2
21,321,3
2121Pre-requisite: or EDU1010 15 days professional experience
2121,3
2222,3
2222,3
2222
2222Pre-requisite: or EDU1010 15 days professional experience
3131,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) 15 days professional experience
31,331,3
3131
3131
3232,3
3231,2
3232Pre-requisite: and 10 days professional experience
3232
4141,3Pre-requisite:
4141,2Pre-requisite: Bachelor of Education (BEDU) students only should complete and before undertaking this course.
Discipline Course4141
4141Pre-requisite: 25 days professional experience
Discipline Course4242
Discipline Course4242
Discipline Course4242
1,21,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and and ) or ( and ) or ( and EDV4440) 20 days Unsupervised professional experience

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Primary

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Students are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended enrolment pattern for their specialisation. This is particularly important in respect to Professional Experience. Delaying Professional Experience may delay program completion by up to four (4) years.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the section to ascertain if a course is offered in another semester.

Note: Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all courses. Should enrolments not meet the minimum number required, students may be transferred to a different mode or offering and advised of this change prior to semester start.

Note: The Primary specialisation is available at Springfield and Toowoomba campuses.


CourseYear of program and semester
in which course is normally studied		Enrolment requirementsComments
On-campus
(ONC)		External
(EXT)		Online
(ONL)
YearSemYearSemYearSem
1111,3
11,211,2,3Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
1111,3
1111,3
12,312,3
11,211,2Pre-requisite: Students must have completed two core courses from their recommended enrolment pattern. Students must be enrolled in BEDU or BECH or BVET. 10 days professional experience
1212,3
1211,2,3
21,221,2
21,321,3
2121Pre-requisite: 10 days professional experience
2121,3
2222,3
2222,3
2221,2
2221,2Pre-requisite: and and 15 days professional experience
3131,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) 15 days professional experience
31,331,3
3131,2Pre-requisite: Bachelor of Education (BEDU) students only should complete and before undertaking this course.
3131,3Pre-requisite:
3232,3
Discipline Course3232
Discipline Course3232
3241,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) 15 days professional experience
4141Pre-requisite: and 15 days professional experience
4141,2Enrolment is not permitted in if either PRI1142 or has been previously completed.
Discipline Course4141
4141
Discipline Course4242
Discipline Course4242
Discipline Course4242
1,21,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and and ) or ( and ) or ( and EDV4440) 20 days Unsupervised professional experience

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Secondary

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

For further information and guidance on Teaching Areas please refer to for advice.

Students are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended enrolment pattern for their specialisation. This is particularly important in respect to Professional Experience. Delaying Professional Experience may delay program completion by up to four (4) years.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the section to ascertain if a course is offered in another semester.

Note: Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all courses. Should enrolments not meet the minimum number required, students may be transferred to a different mode or offering and advised of this change prior to semester start.

Note: The Secondary specialisation is available at Springfield and Toowoomba campuses.


CourseYear of program and semester
in which course is normally studied		Enrolment requirementsComments
On-campus
(ONC)		External
(EXT)		Online
(ONL)
YearSemYearSemYearSem
1111,3
11,211,2,3Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
Teaching Area course1111Check offer/mode
Teaching Area course1111Check offer/mode
12,312,3
11,211,2Pre-requisite: Students must have completed two core courses from their recommended enrolment pattern. Students must be enrolled in BEDU or BECH or BVET. 10 days professional experience
Teaching Area course1212Check offer/mode
Teaching Area course1212Check offer/mode
211,2Pre-requisite: or Co-requisite: EDG2000 or 15 days professional experience
Teaching Area course 2121Check offer/mode
Teaching Area course2121Check offer/mode
Teaching Area course2121Check offer/mode
2222,3
222Pre-requisite: 15 days professional experience
Teaching Area course2222Check offer/mode
Teaching Area course2222Check offer/mode
3131,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) 15 days professional experience
31,231,2
Teaching Area course3131Check offer/mode
Teaching Area course3131Check offer/mode
321,2,3Pre-requisite: or
Teaching Area course3232Check offer/mode
Teaching Area course3232Check offer/mode
Teaching Area course3232Check offer/mode
4141Pre-requisite: 25 days professional experience
41,341,3
41
41,241,2
4242,3
241,2,3
Elective Course4242
1,21,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and and ) or ( and ) or ( and EDV4440) 20 days Unsupervised professional experience

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Special Education

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Students are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended enrolment pattern for their specialisation. This is particularly important in respect to Professional Experience. Delaying Professional Experience may delay program completion by up to four (4) years.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the section to ascertain if a course is offered in another semester.

Note: Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all courses. Should enrolments not meet the minimum number required, students may be transferred to a different mode or offering and advised of this change prior to semester start.

Note: The Special Education specialisation is available at Springfield and Toowoomba campuses.


CourseYear of program and semester
in which course is normally studied		Enrolment requirementsComments
On-campus
(ONC)		External
(EXT)		Online
(ONL)
YearSemYearSemYearSem
1111,3
1111,2,3Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
1111,3
1111,3
12,312,3
11,211,2Pre-requisite: Students must have completed two core courses from their recommended enrolment pattern. Students must be enrolled in BEDU or BECH or BVET. 10 days professional experience in Special Education Setting
1212,3
1211,2,3
21,221,2
21,321,3
2121,3
2121Pre-requisite: 10 days professional experience in Upper Primary Setting
2222,3
2222
2221,2
2222Pre-requisite: or EDU1010 15 days professional experience in a Special Education Setting
3131,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) 15 days professional experience in a Special Education Setting
3131
3131,3Pre-requisite:
3131
3232,3
3231,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) 15 days professional experience in a Mainstream Primary Setting
3131,2Enrolment is not permitted in if either PRI1142 or has been previously completed.
3232Pre-requisite:
4141Pre-requisite:
4141Pre-requisite: and 15 days professional experience in a Special Education Setting
41,341,3
41
4242
3232,3
41,241,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and and ) or ( and ) or ( and EDV4440) 20 days Unsupervised professional experience in a Mainstream Primary or Special Education Setting
4242

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Health and Physical Education - Primary

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Students are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended enrolment pattern for their specialisation. This is particularly important in respect to Professional Experience. Delaying Professional Experience may delay program completion by up to four (4) years.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the section to ascertain if a course is offered in another semester.

Note: Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all courses. Should enrolments not meet the minimum number required, students may be transferred to a different mode or offering and advised of this change prior to semester start.

Note: The Health and Physical Education (Primary) specialisation is available at Springfield and Toowoomba campuses.


CourseYear of program and semester
in which course is normally studied		Enrolment requirementsComments
On-campus
(ONC)		External
(EXT)		Online
(ONL)
YearSemYearSemYearSem
1111,3
1111,2,3Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
1111,3
1111,3
12,312,3
11,211,2Pre-requisite: Students must have completed two core courses from their recommended enrolment pattern. Students must be enrolled in BEDU or BECH or BVET. 10 days professional experience
1212,3
1211,2,3
21,221,2
2121previously EDO3462
2121Pre-requisite: 10 days professional experience
2121,3
2222,3
21,221,2previously EDO2462
2221,2
2222Pre-requisite: or EDU1010 15 days professional experience
3131,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) 15 days professional experience
3131previously EDO3461
3131,2Pre-requisite: Bachelor of Education (BEDU) students only should complete and before undertaking this course.
3131,3Pre-requisite:
3232,3
3131,2Enrolment is not permitted in if either PRI1142 or has been previously completed.
3232Pre-requisite: previously EDO4461
3231,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) 15 days professional experience
411Pre-requisite: and 15 days professional experience
41,341,3
4141
41,341,3
4242,3
4242
4242
41,241,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and and ) or ( and ) or ( and EDV4440) 20 days unsupervised professional experience

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Health and Physical Education - Secondary

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Students are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended enrolment pattern for their specialisation. This is particularly important in respect to Professional Experience. Delaying Professional Experience may delay program completion by up to four (4) years.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the section to ascertain if a course is offered in another semester.

Note: Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all courses. Should enrolments not meet the minimum number required, students may be transferred to a different mode or offering and advised of this change prior to semester start.

Note: The Health and Physical Education (Secondary) specialisation is available at Springfield and Toowoomba campuses.

For further information and guidance on Teaching Areas please refer to for advice.


CourseYear of program and semester
in which course is normally studied		Enrolment requirementsComments
On-campus
(ONC)		External
(EXT)		Online
(ONL)
YearSemYearSemYearSem
1111,3
1111,2,3Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed.
Second Teaching Area course1111Check offer/mode
1111
12,312,3
11,211,2Pre-requisite: Students must have completed two core courses from their recommended enrolment pattern. Students must be enrolled in BEDU or BECH or BVET. 10 days professional experience
1212,3
Second Teaching Area course1212Check offer/mode
211,2Pre-requisite: or Co-requisite: EDG2000 or 15 days professional experience
211previously EDO3462
2121
Second Teaching Area course2121Check offer/mode
2222,3
2222Pre-requisite: or EDU1010 15 days professional experience
21,221,2previously EDO2462
Second Teaching Area course2222Check offer/mode
3131,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and ) 15 days professional experience
31,231,2
3131Pre-requisite: previously EDO3465
Second Teaching Area course3131Check offer/mode
321,2,3Pre-requisite: or
3232
3232Pre-requisite: previously EDO4461
3232
4141Pre-requisite: 25 days professional experience
41,341,3
41
41,241,2S1 ONC offer at Toowoomba only.
4242,3
4241,2,3
4242
41,241,2Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and and ) or ( and ) or ( and EDV4440) 20 days unsupervised professional experience