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: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR111 Life Crisis | |||
| EDU100 The Child Client | |||
| LFS103 Clinical Foundations in Orthotics | |||
| LFS112 Clinical Foundations in Prosthetics | |||
| LFS122 Developing Professional Practice in Prosthetics & Orthotics | |||
| MTH101 Clinical Reasoning in Prosthetics & Orthotics | |||
| SPX102 Advanced Concepts in Prosthetics & Orthotics |
Minor course: (1)
Select 1 course from the chosen minor:
Please note: COR111 and EDU100 must be studied in Semester 1.
Year 2
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Transition to Clinical Practice in Prosthetics & Orthotics | |||
| EDU201 Prosthetics and Orthotics Practicum | |||
| EDU202 Therapeutic Skills | |||
| EDU210 Foundations of Practice 1: Exploring Core Concepts of Professional Practice | |||
| EDU220 Biomechanics I | |||
| EDU221 Biomechanics II | |||
| SPX361 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology |
Minor course: (1)
Select 1 course from the chosen minor:
Please note: EDU202 , EDU210 , EDU220 and EDU221 must be studied in Semester 2.
Year 3
Core course: (1)
Select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Indigenous Wellbeing Practice | |||
| COR110 Concepts of Epidemiology |
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU301 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning | |||
| EDU310 Environmental Health Risk Management | |||
| EDU330 Health Promotion Principles | |||
| SPX362 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy | |||
| SCS130 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation |
Physical Education Major course: (1)
Select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX202 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
| SPX211 Politics and the Media |
Minor course: (1)
Select 1 course from the chosen minor:
Please note: EDU301 , EDU310 , EDU330 and SCS130 must be studied in Semester 1.
Year 4
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU311 Public Health Practicum | |||
| EDU312 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SCI110 Becoming a Teacher | |||
| SPX231 Introductory Bioscience |
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.
Physical Education Major course: (1)
Select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX201 Human Physiology | |||
| SPX221 Human Anatomy | |||
| SPX331 Introduction to Mathematics | |||
| SPX322 Introduction to Coaching Science | |||
| SPX371 Learning about Learning |
Minor course: (1)
Select 1 course from the chosen minor:
Education Electives: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU302 Language and Literacies in Education | |||
| EDU303 Dimensions of Learner Engagement | |||
| EDU304 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice | |||
| EDU305 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times | |||
| EDU313 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning | |||
| EDU314 Physical Education Studies A | |||
| EDU340 Communication and Thought | |||
| EDU341 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| EDU351 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice | |||
| EDU371 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement |
TOTAL UNITS 384