Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 required courses.
- Complete a minimum of 80 days of supervised placement, completed as full-time blocks. One major supervised placement must be completed in a Queensland school.
- Complete 100 hours of Wider Field Experience.
In order to commence field education placement you must:
- Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field education component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
- Travel to attend field education placements.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Students may elect to complete a minor teaching area from the Faculty of Arts discipline studies. Students taking this option will require personal assistance from a program adviser from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
- 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.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program structure
Year 1
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Contexts of Disability and Differences | |||
| COR111 Becoming a Teacher | |||
| CHM202 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| LFS100 Organic Chemistry | |||
| MTH101 Cell Biology | |||
| MTH202 Introduction to Mathematics | |||
| MTH212 Calculus and Algebra | |||
| SCI105 Discrete Mathematics |
Please note: EDU100 must be studied in Semester 1, COR111 and minor course must be studied in Semester 2.
Year 2
Core course: (1)
Select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Chemistry | |||
| COR110 Communication and Thought |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| EDU201 Learning about Learning | |||
| EDU202 Language and Literacies in Education | |||
| EDU210 Dimensions of Learner Engagement | |||
| EDU220 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice | |||
| EDU221 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times | |||
| LFS251 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning |
Please note: EDU202 , EDU210 , EDU220 and EDU221 must be studied in Semester 2.
Year 3
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM212 Biochemistry | |||
| EDU301 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry | |||
| EDU310 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice | |||
| EDU330 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement | |||
| SCS130 Senior Phase Curriculum | |||
| SCI107 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
Plus select (1) course for Chemistry major from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUT232 Physics | |||
| SCI302 Nutritional Biochemistry |
Minor courses: (1)
Select 1 course from your chosen Minor - Mathematics
Please note: EDU301 , EDU310 , EDU330 and SCS130 must be studied in Semester 1.
Year 4
Required courses: (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU311 Advanced Instrumental Techniques | |||
| EDU312 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity | |||
| SCI110 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement |
Plus select (2) courses for Chemistry major from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM341 Science Research Methods |
or any advanced level Chemistry-related course as approved by the Dean.
Minor courses: (1)
Select 1 course from your chosen Minor - Mathematics
Education Electives: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU302 Biochemical Pharmacology | |||
| EDU303 E-Learning Leader | |||
| EDU304 Learning for Sustainability in Schools | |||
| EDU305 Internship | |||
| EDU313 Human Development and Early Learning | |||
| EDU314 Learning Choices | |||
| EDU340 Vocational Education and Training: Learning Engagement | |||
| EDU341 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| EDU351 Teaching Mathematics | |||
| EDU371 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies |
Please note: EDU311 and EDU312 must be studied in your final semester of study and all discipline courses (majors, minors) must have been completed prior to enrolment in both of these courses.
TOTAL UNITS 384
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