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Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Graduate Entry CU50

Duration: 2 years full-time study.
Mode and Location: Internal - B/G/M/R, (final year external)
Courses/Units of Credit: 16 courses/96 units of credit.
Faculty: Education & Creative Arts.
Entry: No new enrolments are being accepted into this program.
Accreditation: Graduates with the Bachelor of Education (Primary) are eligible for provisional registration with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Full registration is gained following the equivalent of 12 months successful, full-time teaching.
Practicum/Work Placement: 100 days of Fieldwork must be undertaken. 80 days will be completed in schools working with registered teachers, and a further 20 with children in an educational setting.
Exit Awards: This award is not registrable.
Contact: Patricia Moran 4930 9590.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is a degree for students wishing to enter the profession of teaching in primary schools. Students who study in the Bachelor of Education have the option of exiting from the program after two years with an Advanced Diploma, or after three years with the Bachelor of Teaching. Within the undergraduate Bachelor of Education, which is an initial teacher education program, students are permitted to select a plan of studies which will provide special skills in one area:

Students wishing to teach in Catholic Education settings may be able to take an alternative program in their 4th year which includes specialist religious education courses.

Program Structure

This program is available for graduates who wish to become primary teachers. Students in this program must successfully complete the following 16 courses/96 units of credit:

Recommended Study Schedule: Fast Track Option

Code Course

Year 2 - Autumn - for students continuing in CU50

EDCU14019   English Curriculum & Pedagogy

EDFE11014   Advanced Professional Practice

EDCU11023   Technology Curriculum & Pedagogy

either

EDED11344   Economy, Education & Management

or

EDCU19017   or Managing Religion Learning in a Catholic School

RELG19001   Religious Experience & Texts

The Graduate Program may be completed over four terms by negotiation. In this case, the program is as follows:

Recommended Study Schedule: Four Term Option for students continuing in CU50

Code Course

Year 2 - Autumn

EDFE12008   Professional Practice II

EDCU14019   English Curriculum & Pedagogy

EDCU11021   The Arts

EDCU11023   Technology Curriculum & Pedagogy

Year 2 - Winter

EDCU12014   Studies of Society & Environment

EDED12346   Positive Classroom Behaviour

either

EDED11344   Economy, Education & Management

or

EDCU19017   Managing Religion Learning in a Catholic School

RELG19001   Religious Experience & Texts

plus

EDFE11014   Advanced Professional Practice

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