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QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): External: 908145; Toowoomba campus: 908411; Springfield campus: 928411

CRICOS code (International applicants): 0100827

Programs at USQ are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain professionally-relevant, in order to enhance the graduate outcomes of our students. This program is currently being re-accredited and is as a consequence likely to undergo some changes. Full details will be available when it is approved. If you have any questions, please directly.

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Professional accreditation

Graduates from this program will have met the requirements to apply for teacher registration with the .

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Program objectives

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Education program, students should be able to:

1. Know students and how they learn (possess a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts)

2. Know the content and how to teach it (transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others)

3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning (well-developed cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others)

4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments (apply knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in planning, problem-solving and decision making in professional practice)

5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning (analyse, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems and transmit knowledge and ideas to others)

6. Engage in professional learning (through collaborative professional practice apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge and skills in a range of contexts to undertake professional work and as a pathway for further learning)

7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the community (through professional integrity and ethical practice present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas in order to communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to others).

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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 UniSQ’s 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 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 66, or equivalent qualification.^

Academic:

• English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent

• One of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent

• requirements for Category 5. All students are required to satisfy the applicable .

Non-academic entry criteria

• Completion of the non-academic entry requirements to demonstrate the applicant’s motivation to teach and suitability for the teaching profession. Details are available from the webpage.

• If an applicant has achieved a 'satisfactory' result for one or more components of the at another institution, the 'satisfactory' result can be carried across with this admission application.

• Students must be available for a prescribed period of time to undertake the majority of the supervised Professional Experience placements in an Australian school setting, or at another approved site as required by the program. State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, are required to possess a current Positive Exemption Card (). Students in other Australian states or in overseas contexts need to ensure they have complied with the equivalent requirements and have registered the details with the

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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 students' higher education and students 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 Bachelor of Secondary Education is comprised of 32 units at undergraduate level (AQF Level 7). The Secondary program provides sound depth and breadth of knowledge appropriate for two teaching areas.

Students can undertake 2 major teaching areas OR 1 major and 1 minor teaching area. The program structure is as follows:

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Program completion requirements

Within the 32 units required to complete this program, there are strict professional experience requirements for at least 80 days supervised placement within various settings.

Please refer to for further information.

In addition to successfully completing all requirements for the program, students are required to pass the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in order to graduate from the Bachelor of Education program. For useful information about the LANTITE please go to the site and click on Your LANTITE requirements explained. You can register for the LANTITE test through the (ACER) website.

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Required time limits

The standard duration for completion of this program is four years full-time or nine years part-time. Students have a maximum of nine years to complete this program.

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Core courses

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Major studies

When choosing teaching areas, please consider the professional experience requirements of this program. Queensland students may also like to refer to the website for guidance in choosing discipline teaching areas.

Students can usually only select a major teaching area from within a Learning Area as indicated. Once students become active in the program, they will be required to submit the online Teaching Areas form. Students need to be aware of the compulsory and recommended prior study for each teaching area. Should the teaching area not be approved, the student will be advised accordingly and provided with advice on alternatives.

Learning Area: The Arts

Teaching Areas:

• Drama

• Film, Television and New Media

• Music

• Visual Art

Learning Area: English

Teaching Areas:

• English

Learning Area: Health and Physical Education

Teaching Area:

• Health and Physical Education

Learning Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Teaching Areas:

• Accounting

• Business Studies

• Economics

• Geography

• History

• Legal Studies

• Religion and Ethics

Learning Area: Mathematics

Teaching Area:

• Mathematics

Learning Area: Sciences

Teaching Areas:

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Earth and Environmental Science

• Physics

• Psychology

Learning Area: Technologies

Teaching Areas:

• Design and Technology

• Digital Technology

• Food and Nutrition

Specific majors

In this section:

• Accounting
• Biology
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Design and Technology
• Digital Technology
• Drama
• Earth and Environmental Science
• Economics
• English
• Film, Television and New Media
• Food and Nutrition
• Geography
• Health and Physical Education (HPE)
• History
• Legal Studies
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physics
• Psychology
• Religion and Ethics
• Visual Art

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Accounting

Accounting as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Accounting, as well as Years 7 – 10 Economics and Business.

Recommended prior study: 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 the for further information.

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Biology

Biology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Biology, as well as Years 7 – 12 Science.

Recommended prior study: A Science in Years 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.

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Business Studies

Business Studies as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Business and Business Studies, as well as Years 7 – 10 Economics and Business.

Recommended prior study: Business Communication and Technologies (BCT) or 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 Business Syllabus for further information.

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Chemistry

Chemistry as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Chemistry, as well as Years 7 – 10 Science.

Recommended prior study: Chemistry in Years 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.

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Design and Technology

Design and Technology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Industrial Technology and Years 11 and 12 Design, Engineering, Building and Construction Skills, Engineering Skills, Furnishing Skills, Industrial Graphics Skills and Industrial Technology Skills.

Compulsory prior study: Information Technology Design, Graphics, Engineering in Years 11 and 12 or other certificate course in this area OR a trade qualification.

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.

Components of this teaching area require workshop experience sessions that will be conducted in a number of different settings. These sessions will be supervised by experienced Manual Arts teachers. Available locations will be advertised within course materials with locations being primarily within the Toowoomba and Springfield regions. Students taking this option will have to travel independently to these locations.

Application to this teaching area is required. Applications must identify that the pre-service teacher meets the compulsory study requirements as listed above but also have a school within 50 kilometres willing to take them on for four years in relation to workshop skills courses and professional experience. Professional experience will work with technology design teachers to coordinate this prior to acceptance into this teaching area.

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Digital Technology

Digital Technology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Digital Solutions as well as Years 7 – 10 Technologies.

Recommended prior study: Information Technology Systems (ITS) or Information Processing and Technology (IPT) in Years 11 and 12.

Digital Technology 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–computer interaction, and the social and ethical issues associated with the use of information technology. Please refer to the syllabus for further information.

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Drama

Drama as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 12 Drama as well as Years 11 – 12 Drama in Practice and Arts in Practice.

Recommended prior study: Drama in Years 11 and 12.

Drama provides 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.

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Earth and Environmental Science

Earth and Environment Science as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Science and Years 11 and 12 Earth and Environmental Science.

Recommended prior study: A Science in Years 11 and 12.

Earth & Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary subject that provides opportunities for students to engage with the dynamic interactions in and between four systems: geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Please refer to the Earth and Environmental Science syllabus for further information.

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Economics

Economics as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Economics, as well as Years 7 – 10 Economics and Business.

Recommended prior study: Economics in Years 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 “the economic problem: of alternative uses of their limited resources. Please refer to the for further information.

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English

English as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 12 English as well as Years 11 - 12 Literature, Essential English and English and Literature Extension.

Compulsory prior study: English in Years 11 and 12.

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.

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Film, Television and New Media

Film, Television and New Media as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Media, as well as Years 11 and 12 Film, Television and New Media, Media Arts in Practice and Arts in Practice.

Recommended prior study: Film, Television and New Media in Years 11 and 12.

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.

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Food and Nutrition

Food and Nutrition as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 – 12 Food and Nutrition, Hospitality Practices and Years 7 – 10 Home Economics.

Recommended prior study: Home Economics or Hospitality/Hospitality Practices in Years 11 and 12.

Food & Nutrition is the study of food in the context of food science, nutrition and food technologies, considering overarching concepts of waste management, sustainability and food protection. Please refer to the syllabus for further information.

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Geography

Geography as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 12 Geography as well as Years 7 - 10 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).

Recommended prior study: 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.

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Health and Physical Education (HPE)

Health and Physical Education as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Years 11 and 12 Physical Education, Health, and Sport and Recreation.

Recommended prior study: Health and Physical Education in Years P - 10.

Health and Physical Education focuses on Health and Physical Education curriculum and pedagogy, the sociocultural underpinnings of sport and physical activity; the study of personal, social and community health and wellbeing from a socio-ecological perspective and the scientific bases of human movement including, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology and sports psychology; skill acquisition and development. Please refer to the for further information. These are the Year 11 and 12 syllabuses for Physical Education; Health and Sport and Recreation. You can also refer to the Australian Curriculum Health and Physical Education P – 10 available on the Australian Curriculum or QCAA websites sites.

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History

History as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 History or Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and Years 11 and 12 Ancient and Modern History.

Recommended prior study: 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.

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Legal Studies

Legal Studies as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Legal Studies, Social and Community Studies and Years 7-10 Civics and Citizenship.

Recommended prior study: Legal Studies in Years 11 and 12.

Responsible citizens should develop a basic understanding of the operation of our legal system in order to understand the interplay of ‘law in society’. 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.

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Mathematics

Mathematics as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Mathematics as well as Years 11 - 12 Essential Mathematics, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. Compulsory prior study: Mathematics B in Years 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.

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Music

Music as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 12 Music and Years 11 and 12 Creative Arts and Music Extension.

Recommended prior study: 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.

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Physics

Physics as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Physics, as well as Years 7 – 12 Science.

Compulsory prior study: Mathematics B and Physics in Years 11 and 12.

Please note: if Physics is chosen as a major, it is compulsory that Mathematics is chosen as the minor study.

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.

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Psychology

Psychology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 – 12 Psychology as well as Years 7-10 Science.

Recommended prior study: A Science in Years 11 and 12.

The Australian Curriculum: Psychology provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of important psychological concepts and processes. The practices used to develop scientific knowledge of psychology’s contribution to our culture and society and it’s applications in our lives. The curriculum supports students to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to make informed decisions about local, national and global issues. Please refer to the for further information.

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Religion and Ethics

Religion and Ethics as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Humanities and Social Sciences as well as Years 11 and 12 Religion and Ethics and ¾«¶«´«Ã½app of Religion. If teaching in a Christian or Catholic school, students may also be expected to teach Years 7 – 12 Christian Studies or Religious Education.

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Religion & Ethics focuses on the personal, relational and spiritual perspectives of human experience. Students investigate and critically reflect on the role and function of religion and ethics in society. Please refer to the for further information.

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Visual Art

Visual Art as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 12 Visual Art and Years 11 and 12 Visual Arts in Practice and Arts in Practice.

Recommended prior study: 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.

Please be aware that some courses offered in the Arts have recommended on-campus participation. .

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Minor Studies

A minor teaching area is to be defined as a USQ Minor and is not printed on a student’s testamur as well as aligning with the relevant registering body’s terminology.

When choosing teaching areas, please consider the professional experience requirements of the Secondary specialisation. Queensland students may also like to refer to the website for guidance in choosing sought after teaching areas.

Students can only select one minor from within a Learning Area as indicated. Once students become active in the program, they will be required to submit the online Teaching Areas form. Students need to be aware of the compulsory and recommended prior study for each teaching area. Should the teaching area not be approved, the student will be advised accordingly and provided with advice on alternatives.

Learning Area: The Arts

Teaching Areas:

• Drama

• Film, Television and New Media

• Music

• Visual Art

Learning Area: English

Teaching Area:

• English

Learning Area: Health and Physical Education

Teaching Area:

• Health and Physical Education

Learning Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Teaching Areas:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies

• Accounting

• Business Studies

• Economics

• Geography

• History

• Legal Studies

• Religion and Ethics

Learning Area: Mathematics

Teaching Area:

• Mathematics

Learning Area: Sciences

Teaching Areas:

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Earth and Environmental Science

• Physics

• Psychology

Learning Area: Technologies

Teaching Areas:

• Design and Technology

• Digital Technology

• Engineering

• Food and Nutrition

Learning Area: Other

Teaching Area:

• Special Education

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies as a teaching area fits within the domain of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, as well as Years 7 – 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.

Accounting

Accounting as a teaching area fits within the domain of Business and Economics. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Accounting, as well as Years 7 – 12 Business Studies.

Recommended prior study: 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 the for further information.

Biology

Biology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Biology, as well as Years 7 – 10 Science.

Recommended prior study: A Science in Years 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.

Business Studies

Business Studies as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Business, as well as Years 7 – 12 Business Studies.

Recommended prior study: Business Communication and Technologies (BCT) or 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 for further information.

Chemistry

Chemistry as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Chemistry, as well as Years 7 – 10 Science.

Recommended prior study: Chemistry in Years 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.

Design and Technology

Design and Technology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Industrial Technology and Years 11 and 12 Design, Engineering, Building and Construction Skills, Engineering Skills, Furnishing Skills, Industrial Graphics Skills and Industrial Technology Skills.

Compulsory prior study: Information Technology Design, Graphics, Engineering in Years 11 and 12 or other certificate course in this area OR a trade qualification.

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.

Components of this teaching area require workshop experience sessions that will be conducted in a number of different settings. These sessions will be supervised by experienced Manual Arts teachers. Available locations will be advertised within course materials with locations being primarily within the Toowoomba and Springfield regions. Students taking this option will have to travel independently to these locations.

Application to this teaching area is required. Applications must identify that the pre-service teacher meets the compulsory study requirements as listed above but also have a school within 50 kilometres willing to take them on for four years in relation to workshop skills courses and professional experience. Professional experience will work with technology design teachers to coordinate this prior to acceptance into this teaching area.

NB: Students are required to meet with the Secondary Specialisation Convenor in order to compile their enrolment pattern prior to commencement of degree. This pattern will be dependent on their previous studies/experience.

Digital Technology

Digital Technology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Information & Communication Technology Skills and Digital Solutions as well as Years 7 – 10 Technologies.

Recommended prior study: Information Technology Systems (ITS) or Information Processing and Technology (IPT) in Years 11 and 12.

Digital Technology 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–computer interaction, and the social and ethical issues associated with the use of information technology. Please refer to the Digital Solutions syllabus for further information.

Drama

Drama as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 – 12 Drama, Drama in Practice, Arts in Practice as well as Years 7-10 Drama.

Recommended prior study: Drama in Years 11 and 12.

Drama provides 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.

Earth & Environmental Science

Earth and Environment Science as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Science and Years 11 and 12 Earth and Environmental Science.

Recommended prior study: A Science in Years 11 and 12.

Earth & Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary subject that provides opportunities for students to engage with the dynamic interactions in and between four systems: geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Please refer to the Earth and Environmental Science syllabus for further information.

Economics

Economics as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Economics, as well as Years 7 – 10 Economics and Business.

Recommended prior study: Economics in Years 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 “the economic problem: of alternative uses of their limited resources. Please refer to the for further information.

Engineering

Engineering Studies as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Engineering in Years 11 and 12.

Recommended prior study: Mathematics B and Engineering or Design Technology in Years 11 and 12.

Engineering 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.

English

English as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 – 12 English, Literature, Literacy, Essential English as well as Years 7 – 10 English.

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 thefor further information.

Film, Television and New Media

Film, Television and New Media as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Media, as well as Years 11 and 12 Film, Television and New Media and Arts in Practice.

Recommended prior study: Film, Television and New Media in Years 11 and 12.

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.

Food and Nutrition

Food and Nutrition as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 – 12 Food and Nutrition, Hospitality Practices and Years 7 – 10 Home Economics.

Recommended prior study: Home Economics or Hospitality/Hospitality Practices in Years 11 and 12.

Food & Nutrition is the study of food in the context of food science, nutrition and food technologies, considering overarching concepts of waste management, sustainability and food protection. Please refer to the and Nutrition syllabus for further information.

Geography

Geography as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 12 Geography and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).

Recommended prior study: 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.

Health and Physical Education (HPE)

Health and Physical Education as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Years 11 and 12 Physical Education; Health and Sport and Recreation.

Recommended prior study: Health and Physical Education in Years P – 10.

Health and Physical Education focuses on Health and Physical Education curriculum and pedagogy, the sociocultural underpinnings of sport and physical activity; the study of personal, social and community health and wellbeing from a socio-ecological perspective and the scientific bases of human movement including, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology and sports psychology; skill acquisition and development. Please refer to the for further information. These are the year 11 and 12 syllabuses for Physical Education; Health Education and Recreation. You can also refer to the Australian Curriculum Health and Physical Education P – 10 available on the Australian Curriculum or QCAA websites sites.

History

History as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and Years 11 and 12 Ancient and Modern History.

Recommended prior study: 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.

Legal Studies

Legal Studies as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Legal Studies, Social and Community Studies as well as Years 7 – 10 Humanities and Social Sciences.

Recommended prior study: Legal Studies in Years 11 and 12.

Responsible citizens should develop a basic understanding of the operation of our legal system in order to understand the interplay of ‘law in society’. 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.

Mathematics

Mathematics as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Mathematics as well as Years 11 – 12 Essential Mathematics, General Mathematics and Mathematical Methods.

Compulsory prior study: Mathematics B in Years 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.

Enrolment Pattern if Physics is NOT the Major

Enrolment Pattern if Physics IS the major study area

Music

Music as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 12 Music as well as Years 11 – 12 Music, Arts in Practice, Music Extension (Composition), Music Extension (Musicology), Music Extension (Performance) and Music in Practice.

Recommended prior study: 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.

Physics

Physics as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Physics, as well as Years 7 – 10 Science.

Compulsory prior study: Mathematics B Years 11 and 12.

Recommended prior study: Mathematics C 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.

Psychology

Psychology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 – 12 Psychology as well as Years 7 – 10 Science.

Recommended prior study: A Science in Years 11 and 12.

The Australian Curriculum: Psychology provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of important psychological concepts and processes, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, of psychology’s contribution to our culture and society, and its applications in our lives. The curriculum supports students to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to make informed decisions about local, national and global issues. Please refer to the for further information.

Religion and Ethics

Religion and Ethics as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Humanities and Social Sciences as well as Years 11 and 12 Religion and Ethics and ¾«¶«´«Ã½app of Religion. If teaching in a Christian or Catholic school, students may also be expected to teach Years 7 – 12 Christian Studies or Religious Education.

Recommended prior study:¾«¶«´«Ã½app of Religion in Years 11 and 12.

Special Education

Special Education as a teaching area is not a curriculum area and therefore sits within the learning area of Other Specialist Area. Once employed, students would be expected to teach or provide support to special needs students in Years 7 – 12.

Special Education 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. Additionally, a minor in special education in combination with your major curriculum area, will enable you to effectively cater for the special learning needs of diverse students in your classroom.

Visual Art

Visual Art as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Visual Art and Years 11 and 12 Visual Art, Visual Art in Practice and Arts in Practice.

Recommended prior study: 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.

Please be aware that some courses offered in the Arts have recommended on-campus participation.

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Electives/Approved courses

As detailed in the Program structure section of this Handbook, students must select two electives. This will come from the list detailed in the table below.

Alternatively, Students may choose two more courses from their minor to create a double major OR add two more courses to their major to create an extended major.

Please contact the Program Administration Team if you have particular questions regarding these electives.

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Professional experience

Within the 32 units required to complete this program, there are strict requirements for professional experience for 80 days supervised placement within various settings.

Students can undertake a maximum of one course with a professional experience component in the one semester.

Of the required supervised professional experience, all students, domestic and international, must complete a minimum of 50% of the supervised placement in Australian Primary and/or Secondary school settings.

Students must also hold a valid within Queensland or hold a valid as well as having completed any further training/certificates relevant to the state which they are completing their Professional Experience.

For further information, please see the website.

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IT requirements

For information technology requirements, please refer to the .

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Other program requirements

Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to the .

Students must also hold a valid within Queensland or hold a valid as well as having completed any further training/certificates relevant to the state which they are completing placement their .

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Exit points

This program contains provision for three generic exit awards, as follows:

• Bachelor of General Education Studies (BGES) - available at the completion of 24 approved courses; 12 of which must be education courses;

• Associate Degree in Education Studies (DAES) - available at the completion of 16 approved courses; 8 of which must be education courses; and

• Diploma of Education Studies (DPES) - available at the completion of 8 education courses.

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Credit

Candidates eligible for admission into this program may be eligible for up to 24 units of credit on the basis of successful completion of relevant, equivalent undergraduate level study completed at a recognised university or institution.

Credit approved in this program or a specific specialisation will not automatically apply to other specialisations or USQ programs. Claims for credit should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with the .

For instructions on applying for credit, please visit our .

Recommended enrolment pattern

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Recommended enrolment pattern

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.

For further information and guidance on Teaching Area Courses, please refer to and .