• Program summary
• Program overview
• Career opportunities
• Professional recognition
• Special features 
• Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
• Program structure
• Program requirements and notes
• Requirements for placements
• Enquiries

Program summary

QTAC code: 016601
OP/Rank for 2009: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BEd/BHumServ
Degree type: combined undergraduate
Duration: 4 years full-time and pro-rata for part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places
Total courses: 32
Mode of study: on campus
Commence: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Program code: AE302
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program overview

This program is designed to lead to a career in early childhood teaching or childcare, with in-depth knowledge in the human services field.

In the human services component of the program, you will gain 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.

In the education component, you will develop in-depth knowledge in learning, psychology, curriculum development and pedagogy in the early years. The construction of education, developmental learning and childcare practices will be the focus of study across the program.

You will also study four elective courses, which may include a minor, from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and might have the opportunity to undertake workplace learning via placements with local, rural or international organisations.

You will earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately, and will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.

Career opportunities

Career paths may include:

• childcare
• community services, welfare and families 
• teaching in early childhood/lower primary contexts

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.  Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.  Other general and discipline-specific memberships may also be available, depending on study specialisations.

Special features

• opportunity to study two different areas, effectively doubling future career options
• earn two degrees in four years of full-time study

Program  structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Strategic Management
COR110 Introduction to Systems Design
COR111 Database Design

Introductory Education courses

2 required courses:
EDU100 Network Management and Security
EDU101 Database Programming

Advanced Education courses

13 required courses:
EDU201 Architecture and Systems Integration
EDU210 Communication and Thought
EDU220 Applied Research Methods
EDU221 Economics for Business
EDU305 Business Law and Ethics
EDU310 Management and Organisational Behaviour
EDU311 Accounting Principles
EDU312 ICT for Financial Professionals
EDU340 Advanced Research Methods
EDU341 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
EDU343 Business Finance
EDU344 Taxation Law and Practice
Plus select 1 course from:
EDU303 Introduction to Financial Planning
EDU304 Insurance and Risk Management
EDU351 Retirement and Superannuation
EDU371 Personal Investment Management

Introductory Human Services courses

5 required courses:
PSY100 Tax and Estate Planning
SCS110 Financial Plan Construction
SCS130 Communication and Thought
SCS172 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCS180 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Advanced Human Services courses

6 required courses:
SCS235 Becoming a Teacher
SCS276 Learning about Learning
SCS277 Language and Literacies in Education
SCS278 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice
SWK303 Middle Phase Curriculum: Pedagogies for New Times
Plus one of the following:
SCS210 Middle Phase Curriculum 2: Assessment for Learning
SCS290 Human Development and Early Learning

Electives

Plus select 4 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social sciences.
It is recommended that students utilise elective courses to complete either a minor (4 courses) from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or 4 courses from the following:

SCS201 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement
SCS211 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
SCS273 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement(24cp) **
SCS274 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years(24cp) **
SCS285 Teaching Mathematics
SCS286 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts
SCS295 Leading in Early Childhood Contexts
SWK302 Learning for Sustainability in Schools

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program requirements and notes

1. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
2. Courses credited to a student's academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
3. Refer to the Academic Rules.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. Refer to recommended enrolment pattern. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
6. Courses for this program will be released progressively. Please contact the Faculty of Science, Health and Education for advanced standing enquiries.

7. Students enrolling in this combined program from 2008 onwards are not required to undertake the two Human Services Field Education courses (SCS273 and SCS274 ). However, if you wish to work in the Human Services industry upon graduation, it is advisable to complete the Human Services Field Education courses (SCS273 and SCS274 ) leading to accreditation with the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers. If you wish to take these courses to fulfill AIWCW accreditation requirements, you must gain approval from the Human Services Field Education Course Coordinator by the third semester of your studies.

8. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
9. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
10. Only a full-time study option is available to international students.

Requirements for placements

The Commission for Children and Young People Act (2000 and 2005) applies to all pre-service teachers who will be working with children/students under the age of 18 in Queensland settings as a component of their program of pre-service education. Blue Cards are issued by the Commission once it has carried out the Working with Children Check to see if a person is eligible. If a person is eligible, they are issued a positive notice and a Blue Card.

Education students are encouraged to apply for their Blue Card as soon as they have accepted their offer to avoid processing delays. Blue Cards are free of charge for Education students when they apply through the Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 2, I Building).

Note: Students who do not possess a current Blue Card will be unable to complete the professional experience component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Program adviser
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Program adviser, Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644,
Email: education@usc.edu.au

** Subject to GPA and approval by Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Program Leader

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