Bachelor of Education (BEDU) - BEd

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Secondary (Toowoomba campus: 908411; Distance education: 908415; Fraser Coast campus: 918411; Springfield campus: 928411); Sport, Health & Physical Education Majoring in Primary (Toowoomba campus: 908711; Distance education: 908715; Fraser Coast campus: 918711; Springfield campus: 928711); Early Childhood (Toowoomba campus: 908181; Distance education: 908185; Fraser Coast campus: 918181; Springfield campus: 928181); Primary (Toowoomba campus: 908171; Distance education: 908175; Fraser Coast campus: 918171; Springfield campus: 928171); Special Education (Toowoomba campus: 908241; Distance education: 908245; Fraser Coast campus: 918241; Springfield campus: 928241); Sport, Health & Physical Education Majoring in Secondary (Toowoomba campus: 908811; Distance education: 908815; Fraser Coast campus: 918811; Springfield campus: 928811)

CRICOS code (International applicants): 065048B

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Program focus

In this innovative and flexible program, graduates will develop the ability to design and deliver effective teaching programs for a diverse range of learners. A suite of core courses, that are common to all specialisations, covers contemporary educator's development and knowledge, and prepares the student for their area of specialisation.

Specialisations

Students can select from five sector specialisations:

• Early Childhood (Fraser Coast, Springfield, Toowoomba)

• Primary (Fraser Coast, Springfield, Toowoomba)

• Secondary (Fraser Coast, Springfield, Toowoomba)

• Special Education (Fraser Coast, Springfield, Toowoomba)

• Sport, Health and Physical Education - Primary (Fraser Coast, Springfield, Toowoomba)

• Sport, Health and Physical Education - Secondary (Fraser Coast, Springfield, Toowoomba)

• Technical and Vocational Education (online only).

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education program will be well qualified for employment as teachers in schools in Queensland, elsewhere in Australia and in many overseas jurisdictions, subject to local requirements.

Graduates from particular specialisations will also be well qualified for employment as teachers in Primary or Secondary schools, in Child Care, Kindergarten and Pre-School contexts (Early Childhood); in Special Education and/or Disability Services and/or Human Services (Special Education); in sports administration, sports marketing, sports coaching, fitness and lifestyle coaching, leisure management, as a sports trainer or in community activities and groups (Sport, Health and Physical Education) in a range of alternative education settings and in the diverse and expanding post-compulsory sector (Technical and Vocational Education).

Further career opportunities exist in many emerging fields where, in conjunction with other attributes and qualifications, teaching-related skills are critical, including career opportunities available in industry, particularly in the roles and functions related to training.

Professional experience

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

Professional accreditation

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

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).

Graduates from the BEd (Technical and Vocational Education) who choose to extend EDV3500 Competency Based Training and Assessment to meet the requirements for the VET qualification TAA40104 – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will have met the industry standard for training delivery in Australia’s VET system.

Program aims

The Bachelor of Education program aims to graduate students who meet the academic requirements for registration as a teacher in Queensland (see http://www.qct.edu.au/standards/index.html) and who demonstrate:

• the knowledge, skills, practices and values inherent in the Queensland College of Teachers’ ten Professional Standards for Queensland Teachers

• the qualities and skills required of a USQ graduate (see The Qualities of a USQ Graduate Policy

• the attributes of a Faculty of Education graduate

• high levels of facility with personal and professional literacies

• a particular awareness, understanding and positive orientation towards redressing the educational disadvantages suffered by indigenous students.

BEd (Early Childhood)

The Early Childhood specialisation also aims to prepare graduates who satisfy the requirements of Queensland Office for Early Childhood Education and Care (formerly The Department of Communities) for working as educators with children from birth to eight years of age in a range of early childhood settings.

BEd (Primary)

The Primary specialisation also aims to prepare graduates who have had the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the work of educators in P-7 settings. Included among these options are: enhanced opportunities to focus on research in education; a focus in a particular curriculum area; on the Early Years of School; on Special Education;on Physical Education; or on Middle Schooling.

BEd (Secondary)

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

BEd (Special Education)

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

BEd (Sport, Health and Physical Education)

The Sport, Health & Physical Education specialisations will also develop in graduates:

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

BEd (Technical and Vocational Education)

The Technical and Vocational Education specialisation aims to prepare graduates who are able to help learners to effectively transition from school to work, and develop into self-directed, lifelong learners.

Admission requirements

Normal entry for early childhood, primary, secondary, sport, health and physical education and special education

Applicants who have completed Year 12 at a Queensland secondary school (or equivalent) are eligible for consideration under the standard admission requirements. The Overall Position (or equivalent) is used as the general basis for selection. Applicants must have obtained at least ‘Sound Achievement’ (or equivalent) in English and must satisfy any pre-requisites for any content studies in courses offered by other Faculties. Entry may be subject to availability of places.

Normal entry for technical and vocational education

To be eligible for normal enrolment in the Bachelor of Education (Technical and Vocational Education), an applicant must meet the following criteria:

• have at least a recognised formal trade or professional qualification, or equivalent, in his/her content area

• have substantial workplace experience in his/her proposed teaching content area

• have access to an approved instructional setting in the post-compulsory education and training sector. Such engagement must enable applicants to plan, implement and evaluate actual instructional programs as required by specified courses within the program. Written verification of such engagement will be required before enrolment can be confirmed.

All specialisations: special entry

Subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Southern Queensland and Faculty of Education, 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 specialisations: international students

International students must have completed the equivalent to Queensland secondary school Year 12 and be at university entry level standing. International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency in the English language with the provision of a recent IELTS test of 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 this website: University's English language requirements

How to apply

Domestic students

Application for undergraduate programs may be made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). The same procedure applies whether you plan to study on-campus or by distance education. If you completed Year 12 at a Queensland secondary school you will be assessed for entry on the basis of your Overall Position (OP) or equivalent score. Year 12 students from other states or territories are considered for entry on the basis of their UAI, ENTER or TER. Other applicants will be based on their overall Rank.

Technical and vocational education specialisation

Application for the Technical and vocational education specialisation in this program may be made directly to USQ.

International students

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply

Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and you as a student pay a student contribution amount, which varies depending on the courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.
Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called HECS-HELP.

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. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.
Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who reside outside Australia pay full tuition fees.
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called FEE-HELP.

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. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

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.

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’s pattern of required courses (core, shared and specialisation), plus electives or discipline studies.

Practical 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 must demonstrate English language proficiency with the provision of a recent IELTS test of 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.

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

In addition to the required courses, each specialisation requires a number of approved electives and/or “teaching area” discipline studies, as below:

Major studies

Specialisation Objectives

The Bachelor of Education program has five specialisations: Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, Special Education and Technical and Vocational Education. 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:

• B Ed (Early Childhood)

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

• B Ed (Primary)

  The major target setting is Years Prep-7 in Schools.

• B Ed (Secondary)

  The major target setting is Years 8-12 in Schools and the growing range of non-school settings catering for alternative pathways in the senior years.

• B Ed (Special Education)

  The major target settings include Years Prep-7 in Primary Schools, Special Education Units and Special Schools.

• BEd (Sport, Health and Physical Education)

  The Sport, Health & Physical Education specialisations primarily target preparation for employment in schools and other educational settings appropriate to the broad field of health, fitness, sport and physical education.

• B Ed (Technical & Vocational Education

  The major target setting is encompassed by the broad range of post-compulsory education and training settings, in addition to both school and non-school settings catering for alternative pathways in the senior years.

In this section:

• Majors available in the secondary specialisation
• Accounting (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)
• Agricultural Science (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)
• Ancient History (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance.
• Biological Science (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)
• Business Communications Technologies (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)
• Business Organisation and Management (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)
• Chemistry (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)
• Chinese Language (On-campus: Toowoomba, Distance)
• Computing Studies/Information Communication Technologies (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)
• Design Technology (formerly Industrial Design and Technology or Manual Arts) (On-campus: Toowoomba, Distance)
• Drama (On-campus: Toowoomba)
• Early Childhood VET (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)
• Economics (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)
• Engineering Technology (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)
• English (Minor available) (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)
• Film, Television & New Media (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance )
• French Language (Cross-Institutional study through UNE)
• Geography (Cross-Institutional study through UNE)
• German Language (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)
• Graphics (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance)
• Health and Physical Education (On-campus Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)
• Indonesian Language (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)
• Information Processing and Technology (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance)
• Information Technology Systems (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance)
• Japanese Language (Cross-Institutional study through UNE)
• Junior History (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance)
• Junior Science (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)
• Languages
• Legal Studies (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba; Distance)
• Mathematics (On-campus: Toowoomba, Springfield [minor only]; Distance)
• Modern History (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance)
• Music (On-campus: Toowoomba)
• Physics (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)
• Special Education (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba; Distance)
• Studies of Religion (Distance via cross institutional study)
• Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) (On-campus: Toowoomba, Springfield [minor only]; Distance)
• Visual Arts (On-campus: Toowoomba)
• Majors available in the secondary specialisation

Majors available in the secondary specialisation

The Secondary specialisation requires in-depth discipline areas studies in two 'majors/teaching areas'. The Specific majors, section outlines the 'majors/teaching areas' we offer and the courses to be studied.

• B Ed (Secondary)

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 Studies Authority or Education Queensland policy and/or practice. Course selection is subject to available offers and to the approval of the specialisation coordinator.

The following teaching areas can only be taken as majors - Drama, Health and Physical Education, Languages, Music, Special Education and Visual Arts. Minors can be taken in English, Junior Maths, Junior Science, Legal Studies and History.

Accounting (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)

This major 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.

Agricultural Science (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)

At most schools it would be expected that you would be able to teach Agricultural Science from years 8 – 12. In many schools it would be expected that you could teach science in years 8 – 10 and Biology and/or Multi- strand science in years 11 and 12.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)

This major in 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. In most schools it would be expected that you would be able to teach SOSE years 8 – 10, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies years 11 and 12 and Study of Society and/or Social and Community Studies in years 11 and 12.

Ancient History (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance.

Note: Some courses are offered via cross institutional study through The University of New England (UNE).

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.

Students should refer to the Ancient History offerings by UNE’s School of Classics, History and Religion for other courses that may be suitable for inclusion in an Ancient History Major.

It is vital that you check with the University of New England with regard to the last day to enrol into cross-institutional study for the relevant semester.

You can apply and download the Home Provider Endorsement form.

Once you have completed the Home Provider Endorsement form please forward to Student Support, Faculty of Education, USQ Toowoomba for approval, then forward onto UNE.

In most schools would expect that you would be able to teach Junior History in years 8 – 10, History years 11 and 12 and Study of Society and/or Social and Community Studies in years 11 and 12.

Biological Science (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)

Biological Science 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.

Business Communications Technologies (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)

In most schools they would expect that you could teach Business Communications Technologies (BCT) in years 11 and 12. Business Education from years 8 – 10 and vocational business in years 11 and 12. In addition some schools may request that you teach computing from years 8 – 10 and/or Business Organisation and Management (BOM) and/or Tourism in years 11 and 12.

Business Organisation and Management (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)

In most schools they would expect that you could teach Business Organisation and Management (BOM) in years 11 and 12. Business Education from years 8 – 10 and Business in years 11 and 12. In addition some schools may request that you teach computing from years 8 – 10 and/or Business Communication Technologies and/or Tourism in years 11 and 12.

Chemistry (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)

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.

In most schools all science teachers would be expected to teach science from years 8 – 10, Chemistry and Multi-strand in years 11 and 12. Students may also be required to teach Science, Multi-strand, Earth Science, Agricultural and Horticulture, Marine and Aquatic Practices.

Chinese Language (On-campus: Toowoomba, Distance)

Major only available

Students take the Chinese strand within the following LAC courses.

Computing Studies/Information Communication Technologies (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)

In most schools they would expect that you could teach ICT or computing from years 8 – 10 and Computing Studies/ICT in years 11 and 12.

Design Technology (formerly Industrial Design and Technology or Manual Arts) (On-campus: Toowoomba, Distance)

This area is only available to those students with an Industrial trade background.

Drama (On-campus: Toowoomba)

Major only available

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. In most schools it would be expected that you could teach drama from years 8 -12 and Creative Arts in years 11 and 12.

Note: an audition/interview is required for all students undertaking a major in theatre, please contact the School of Creative Arts, phone +61 7 4631 1121.

Early Childhood VET (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)

For those interested in the Early Childhood vocation courses for years 11 and 12, this is not offered as a major or minor; however some schools do offer it as a course. These courses would be useful to someone who already has a Certificate I, II or III in Child Care. Secondary and Technical and Vocational Education students interested in teaching the year 11/12 Early Childhood and Early Childhood Practices subject should have obtained, at minimum, a Certificate I in Child Care and should complete EDV3500 Competency Based Training and Assessment as one of their Discipline Studies courses or as an elective.

Economics (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)

The study of Economics enables decision-making based on contemporary economic theory.

In most schools would expect that you would be able to teach SOSE years 8 – 10, Economics years 11 and 12 and Study of Society and/or Social and Community Studies in years 11 and 12.

Engineering Technology (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)

This area is only available to those students with an Industrial trade background.

In most schools it would be expected that you could teach Technology from years 8 - 10, Engineering Technology, Graphics, Technology Studies and Industrial Skills in years 11 and 12.

English (Minor available) (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)

This major enables pre-service teachers to engage with a wide variety of literary, mass media and everyday texts. Further English/Communications enables pre-service teachers to conceptualise, imagine, appreciate, experiment, speculate, reflect, make decisions, hypothesise, analyse and evaluate their ability to think, use language, and make meaning. In most schools they would expect that you could teach English from years 8 – 12. In some schools you may also be required to teach English Extension (Literature) and Literacy and Numeracy, English for ESL Learners, Functional English and English Communication in years 11 and 12.

Film, Television & New Media (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance )

Students completing this Major will be qualified to teach Film, Television and New Media in years 11 and 12 and Media in years 8 -12.

French Language (Cross-Institutional study through UNE)

Major only available

Geography (Cross-Institutional study through UNE)

A Geography major 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.

The Geography and Planning courses (GEPL) in this major are only available externally through University of New England. Students should refer to the course offerings of the School of Human Environmental Studies – Geography and Planning for additional GEPL courses to those listed below which may be suitable for inclusion in a Geography major.

It is vital that you check with the University of New England with regard to the last day to enrol into cross institutional study for the relevant semester.

You can apply to UNE by completing the Home Provider Endorsement form available at Cross-Institutional and Non-Award Admission. Once you have completed the Home Provider Endorsement form please forward to Student Support, Faculty of Education, USQ Toowoomba for approval and then forward to UNE.

In most schools they would expect that you would be able to teach Geography years 8 - 12.

German Language (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)

Major only available

Students take the German strand within the following LAC courses.

Graphics (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance)

This area is only available to those students with an Industrial trade background.

Health and Physical Education (On-campus Springfield, Toowoomba, Distance)

Major only available

Health and Physical Education focuses on the complexity of, and interrelationships between the psychological, biomechanical, physiological and sociological factors which influence individual and team performances, and investigates the wider social attitudes to physical activity and health issues, from a social perspective, within the community. At the senior level (years 11-12) teachers would be expected to teach Physical Education where knowledge in the key content areas; acquiring motor skill, physiological parameters for physical activity and the socio-cultural foundations of physical activity are crucial. Teachers of HPE may well be asked to teach Physical Recreation/Recreation in years 11 and 12 and be expected to teach Health and Physical Education for years 8-10.

Indonesian Language (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)

Major only available

Information Processing and Technology (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance)

Studies in computing may be undertaken through the Faculties of Sciences or Business. Pre-service teachers wishing to teach Information Processing and Technology (IPT) in the senior secondary school should ensure that their content major includes all of the key topics from the syllabus, namely: Social and ethical issues, Information and Intelligent systems, Human-computer interaction, Software and system engineering. In most schools they would expect that you could teach ICT or computing from years 8 – 10 and IPT, Computing Studies/ICT and ITS in years 11 and 12.

Information Technology Systems (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance)

This is a new subject which looks at the areas of Database, System Design/Technical Support, Programming or Multimedia. In most schools they would expect that you could teach ICT or computing from years 8 – 10 and ITS and Computing Studies/ICT in years 11 and 12.

Japanese Language (Cross-Institutional study through UNE)

Major only available

Junior History (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance)

Junior Science (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)

Languages

Learning Languages Other than English (LOTE) provides an awareness and understanding of the nature and purpose of language in general, and thereby improves the use and understanding of English. It fosters cross-cultural understanding and develops a respect for people of other languages and cultures. The following languages are available either through USQ or by cross-institutional study at the University of New England: French, German, Indonesian, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese.

For those teachers who want to teach a language other than English with Education Queensland. They must sit a LOTE proficiently assessment. This includes assessment of writing, listening/speaking and reading in the language. More information is available at: http://education.qld.gov.au/hr/recruitment/teaching/pdfs/guidecompletingapplicationformmay11.pdf and http://education.qld.gov.au/hr/recruitment/teaching/pdfs/loteproficiencyoverviewfinalaug09.pdf

Most schools would expect that you could teach your language from year 8 – 12 Compulsory – 7 courses (or 7 units) for a major.

At least 2 courses must be taken at third or advanced level. Note: Languages can only be taken as a major. It is vital that you check with the University of New England (UNE) with regard to the last day to enrol into cross institutional study for the relevant semester.

You can view the courses for each of the UNE language major in the Bachelor of Languages program. You will need to complete the UNE Home Provider Endorsement form as part of your application.

Once you have completed the Home Provider Endorsement form please forward to Student Support, Faculty of Education, USQ Toowoomba for approval. Once approved, please then forward to UNE.

Legal Studies (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba; Distance)

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. Legal Studies is only available as a 4 unit teaching area. At most schools it would be expected that you would be able to teach SOSE or Business Education from years 8 – 10 and Legal Studies in years 11 and 12.

Mathematics (On-campus: Toowoomba, Springfield [minor only]; Distance)

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.

If taken as a minor in most schools it would be expected that you could teach: Mathematics years 8 – 10, Trade and Business Maths years 11 and 12 and possibly Maths A and Literacy and numeracy years 11 and 12.

If taken as a major in most schools it would be expected that you could teach: Mathematics years 8 – 10, Functional Maths and Pre-vocational Maths in years 11 and 12 , Maths A, B and C and Literacy and numeracy years 11 and 12. There are a number of new syllabi in the mathematics area that it is possible that you would have to teach from also including: Logic, Philosophy & Reason and Articulation.

Modern History (On-campus Toowoomba, Distance)

The study of History, as an integral part of the Social Sciences, 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.

In most schools would expect that you would be able to teach Junior History in years 8 – 10, History years 11 and 12 and Study of Society and/or Social and Community Studies in years 11 and 12.

Music (On-campus: Toowoomba)

Major only available

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. In most schools it would be expected that you could teach Music in Years 8 - 12 and Music extension from years 11-12 and Creative Arts in years 11 and 12.

Normally students from the Bachelor of Education taking a Music Practical discipline/major will not be able to take the Solo Performance modules. However composition, ensemble and musicology are available, subject to an interview. These students should contact The Faculty of Arts Music Program Coordinator for further information

Note: a separate application with audition is required. Applicants would normally have completed at least 5th grade Theory or Musicianship (AMEB) or have achieved at least HA for Music. Please contact the School of Creative Arts, phone: +61 7 4631 1121.

Physics (On-campus: Toowoomba; Distance)

Physics is the fundamental science in that its principles are used to varying extents in other science disciplines. It is more mathematical than other sciences and so beginning educators of Physics can expect to use concepts from mathematics subjects.

Special Education (On-campus: Springfield, Toowoomba; Distance)

Major only available

Students completing this Major will be qualified to teach in Special Education units within secondary schools as well as being qualified to provide learning and behaviour support in that setting. Students undertaking this Major must complete a Major in a second teaching area. For advice about the Special Education Major students should consult with the Specialisation Coordinator.

Studies of Religion (Distance via cross institutional study)

Completing 4 courses in this area will provide you with a Minor teaching area in Study of Religion. You could also pick up Study of Religion as a second minor teaching area by using your elective course. Another benefit would be for those students who wish to be employed in the Catholic or Lutheran Education sectors.

As a teaching area it is expected that if you complete Study of Religion as a Minor you will be able to teach Study of Religion in years 11 and 12 and Religion and Ethics in years 11 and 12.

Catholic

Studies are available on a cross institutional basis from Australian Catholic University (ACU) for students wishing to teach in Catholic schools. Apply online for cross-institutional study or contact the student centre on +61 7 3623 7136, there will be an XH form that has to be completed and then approved by USQ prior to you forwarding it to ACU.

Note: this pattern is for Primary and Early Childhood students:

Note: Secondary students should follow the below pattern:

Lutheran

Studies are available on a cross-institutional basis from Australian Lutheran College (ALC) for students wishing to teach in Lutheran schools. Application can be made by completing the Application for admission: domestic coursework students form. Andrew Jaensch is happy to assist and can be contacted by phone +61 7 3623 7343 or email Andrew.Jaensch@acu.edu.au.

Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) (On-campus: Toowoomba, Springfield [minor only]; Distance)

As teaching moves to a national curriculum, SOSE is being phased out as a teaching area. New students with an interest in this area should undertake a History, Geography or Economics discipline/teaching area not SOSE. Continuing students should if room remains also focus on History, Geography or Economics courses in their SOSE studies. A range of interrelated concepts associated with particular key values and processes underpins Studies of Society and Environment. These are drawn from areas such as History, Geography, Economics, Politics, Sociology, Anthropology, Law, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Asian Studies, Civics and Environmental Studies.

For Continuing students who are undertaking a SOSE discipline/teaching area:

Visual Arts (On-campus: Toowoomba)

Major only available

Visual Art involves the production of artworks (making) and the appreciation of artworks (appraising) through the processes of researching, developing and resolving. In most schools it would be expected that you could teach Visual Art from years 11 -12 and Creative Arts in years 11 and 12.

Note: the Contemporary Arts Practice courses 1-5 must be taken on-campus in Toowoomba. Each of these courses has a Studio Practice component which can only be taken on-campus in Toowoomba and which must be taken by secondary visual arts students. There is an alternative Arts Management component in these courses which does not require attendance on-campus, but this component is not to be taken by secondary visual arts specialisation students. Separate application, interview and folio is also required. Please contact the School of Creative Arts, phone: +61 7 4631 1121.

Majors available in the secondary specialisation

• B Ed (Technical & Vocational Education)

  Students are required to complete a total of 13 units of study across one (in the case of prospective Industrial Design and Technology teachers) or two defined content areas. Students who elect to follow the Industrial Design and Technology pathway will replace three Advanced Discipline Studies courses with MAT1100 Foundation Mathematics, ENG1100 Introduction to Engineering Design and MEC1201 Engineering Materials. Approved content areas change from time to time with change in the profession’s policy and/or practice. Course selection is subject to available offers and to the approval of the specialisation coordinator. Students entering with trade or other appropriate qualifications in a defined area may receive credit for some of these studies at the discretion of the specialisation coordinator.

• Middle Years of Schooling

  In the Primary specialisation a Middle Years of Schooling pathway is available. Students who wish to focus on the Middle Years of School (Years 5-9) must take EDO3112 Middle Years 2 plus a total of six courses across two teaching areas: three in the first area and three in the second. These courses are taken in the place of seven electives in the Primary specialisation. Availability of these courses is subject to offers made by relevant Faculties/Institutions and course selection is subject to the approval of the specialisation coordinator.

  Students should refer to the Specific majors when choosing middle years teaching areas courses.

Elective courses

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

There are a number of courses available to you including education courses from other specialisations, designated education elective courses, level 5 postgraduate courses from the Faculty of Education's postgraduate programs, and courses offered through other USQ Faculties.

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

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

• Health and Physical Education

• Special Education

• Middle Years Teaching

• Literacies

• Creative Arts

• Science

• Maths

You are also referred to the Faculty of Education Specific major(s) for advice.

You can undertake studies (subject to pre-requisites and other restrictions) through other USQ Faculties and the Minor Studies section of the Handbook which also outlines possible courses that can be taken as electives.

Secondary specialisation students can choose to use your elective 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 discipline studies or education courses.

You are able to undertake courses from other BEd 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 electives.

Practical 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).

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 school or educational site will agree to host a pre-service educator, under the supervision of a suitable mentor.

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 EDC4000 Professional Placement and Portfolio 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.

The Faculty of Education appoints a specific liaison staff member 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.

For further information, see http://www.usq.edu.au/education/professional-experience

IT requirements

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

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” suitability process is available from the Commission for Children and Young People: see http://www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/index.html

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

Professional experience

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

Language Proficiencey

All students, domestic and international, must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 to successfully complete program requirements.

Related programs

There are two three-year programs embedded within two specialisations in the Bachelor of Education. Students who complete either of these three-year awards may elect to articulate directly into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Education within the relevant specialisation. These three-year degrees are as follows:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood

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

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

• Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training

  Embedded within the 4-year B Ed (Technical & Vocational Education) degree there is a 3-year Bachelor of Vocational Education & Training (BVET) award.

  The structure for the 3-year award is comprised exactly of the first three years of the B Ed (Technical & Vocational Education) 4-year program, with a single exception: in the third year of fulltime study, BVET students take EDU5221 Professional Learning , while B Ed (TVE) students take EDX3250 Adolescence: Issues and Challenges.

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

Exemptions

Students may seek exemption from units on the basis of documented prior study at University 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 exemption is sought. Students applying for credit based on work experience should contact The Faculty of Education to obtain this specific form for completion. In relation to this general provision, two specialisations have particular circumstances that also apply:

• B Ed (Early Childhood)

  Students who have completed the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Community Services (Children’s Services) or approved equivalent with a Registered Training Organisation may be eligible for up to 8 and 12 units exemption respectively.

• B Ed (Technical & Vocational Education)

  Students who have trade qualifications, recognised Diplomas or a combination of other equivalent qualifications and documented experience may be eligible for exemptions in the Content Area Studies components of their program.

Honours

Students in the Bachelor of Education undertaking the Early Childhood or Primary specialisation who are interested in Honours should refer to the Bachelor of Education (Honours). Entry normally requires a minimum GPA of 6.0

In this section:

• B Ed (Early Childhood) - recommended enrolment pattern
• B Ed (Primary) - recommended enrolment pattern
• B Ed (Secondary) - recommended enrolment pattern
• B Ed (Special Education) - recommended enrolment pattern
• BEd (Sport, Health & Physical Education) Primary - recommended enrolment pattern
• BEd (Sport, Health & Physical Education) Secondary - recommended enrolment pattern
• B Ed (Technical & Vocational Education) - recommended enrolment pattern
• B Ed (Technical & Vocational Education) - Industrial Design and Technology strand - recommended enrolment pattern

B Ed (Early Childhood) - recommended enrolment pattern

Students should not deviate from this pattern without first discussing it with the Student Support Office or the Program Coordinator.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the course specifications 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 on-campus at Fraser Coast, Springfield and Toowoomba.

B Ed (Primary) - recommended enrolment pattern

Students should not deviate from this pattern without first discussing it with the Student Support Office or the Program Coordinator.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the course specifications 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 on-campus at Fraser Coast, Springfield and Toowoomba.

B Ed (Secondary) - recommended enrolment pattern

For further information and guidance on teaching areas please refer to Specific major(s) for advice.

Students should not deviate from this pattern without first discussing it with the Student Support Office or the Program Coordinator.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the course specifications 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 on-campus at Fraser Coast, Springfield and Toowoomba.

B Ed (Special Education) - recommended enrolment pattern

Students should not deviate from this pattern without first discussing it with the Student Support Office or the Program Coordinator.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the course specifications 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 on-campus at Fraser Coast, Springfield and Toowoomba.

BEd (Sport, Health & Physical Education) Primary - recommended enrolment pattern

Students should not deviate from this pattern without first discussing it with the Student Support Office or the Program Coordinator.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the course specifications 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 Sport, Health & Physical Education (Primary) specialisation is available on-campus at Fraser Coast, Springfield and Toowoomba.

BEd (Sport, Health & Physical Education) Secondary - recommended enrolment pattern

Students should not deviate from this pattern without first discussing it with the Student Support Office or the Program Coordinator.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the course specifications 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 Sport, Health & Physical Education (Secondary) specialisation is available on-campus at Fraser Coast, Springfield and Toowoomba.

For further information and guidance on teaching areas please refer to Specific major(s) for advice.

B Ed (Technical & Vocational Education) - recommended enrolment pattern

Students should not deviate from this pattern without first discussing it with the Student Support Office or the Program Coordinator.

Students following a non-standard enrolment pattern should consult the course specifications 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.