Turn your dreams into reality at USQ

There is still time to apply for programs in 2009 at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and turn your dreams into reality.

USQ's Springfield campus, located just 25 mins drive from the Brisbane CBD has a host of new programs on offer, including the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).

USQ Springfield Director Doug Fraser said the program, now accepting applications for Semester one 2009, was designed to prepare students for careers working with young children in a range of early childhood educational settings.

'Students completing the Early Childhood specialisation will have the skills to become professionals in child care, kindergarten, pre-schools and early primary school – years prep to three,' Mr Fraser said.

'They will be qualified to design and deliver effective and creative teaching programs for children aged up to eight years of age.

'The career opportunities would also extend to teaching the English language overseas, working in community-based government children's organisations, director of activities on cruise ships, directors of after school care, children's director in holiday resorts, qualified nanny and many more.

'Through this program you really can make a difference in the lives of young people, by giving them the best possible start.

'Many people already working in childcare will have completed diplomas in this field and could be eligible for significant credits for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and the associated program, Bachelor of Early Childhood.'

Mr Fraser said the campus also had several other recently added programs on offer including the Bachelor of Accounting and Sustainable Business (BASB), Bachelor of Laws (BLAW) and the Bachelor of Human Services.

'Our campus offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Law and Psychology.

'It's all about individual needs. In most programs you will have the opportunity for work-integrated learning with placements in real work environments.

'Work-integrated learning is designed to expose students to current industry demands and mentoring opportunities as well as invaluable contact for future employment opportunities and career development.'

Mr Fraser said increasingly, mature age students were looking to further or change their careers through postgraduate education.

'These students have particular needs and often have to juggle work, family and study at the same time.

'We understand that postgraduates may have already started their careers so we have designed an intensive workshop mode program to fit a semester's lectures into six days.

'For students who are working, full-time intensive workshop mode is the best of both worlds. It still provides the flexibility to find time for work and family while you study.'

Take a look at USQ Springfield campus for yourself at www.usqspringfield.com or phone 1800 269 500. For further course information visit www.usq.edu.au .

Media Contact: Jo-Ann Sparrow, USQ Media, +61 7 3470 4119 or 0438 309 096