Education
The following degrees are being offered at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Education; (see also the Faculty of Health, Science and Education)
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Bachelor of Education
Program duration: 3 Years full-time, or equivalent part-time
Commence mid-year: Yes
To train to become a registered teacher, refer to the combined degrees of Bachelor of Education with Bachelor of Arts, Business or Science.
The Bachelor of Education does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Australian States but may be suitable for those undertaking training opportunities, teaching in private industry or education consultancy. It may be considered as a prerequisite program for entering an accredited teacher education program, and also provides professional development opportunities for teachers, training, and educators who are already accredited with a teacher registration authority.
There will be two pathways and two entry points into this program.
Combined or inter-faculty programs, offer you the opportunity to obtain skills in two different but complementary areas, broadening your career opportunities and earning two degrees in a shorter period of time than if you were to study the programs separately:
The following combined programs are offered at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2009 in the area of Education:
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Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Arts
Program duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence mid-year: Yes
The education component of this combined degree will provide you with opportunities to develop professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school and other educational sites. The arts component of the degree will allow you to develop a background in your chosen disciplines to support curriculum and co-curricular studies related to teaching in secondary schools. You will normally undertake studies in two teaching areas.Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Business
Program duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence mid-year: Yes
The Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Business will provide you with the professional studies, knowledge and skills, along with discipline expertise in at least two teaching areas, to teach students in the middle and senior phases of learning.Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science
Program duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence mid-year: Yes
The Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science will provide you with the professional studies, knowledge and skills, along with discipline expertise in at least two teaching areas, to teach students in the middle and senior phases of learning.Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) / Bachelor of Human Services
Program duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence mid-year: Yes
The purpose of this program is to graduate teachers and child care workers who have developed deep insights into the knowledge, policies and preferred practices of human services that enhance family structures, community development and the welfare of young children growing up in contemporary and future societies.
Source: Courses and Programs: A guide to undergraduate study 2009. Published by the University of the Sunshine Coast, April 2008.