C10206 Bachelor of Education in Primary Education v4

Overview

The Bachelor of Education in Primary Education prepares students to teach kindergarten to Year 6. The degree's innovative practicum program integrates academic study with practical experience in schools.

Skills learnt in the course are in demand nationally and internationally. For students interested in travelling, this degree is portable. Students study in-depth teaching methods in the key learning areas and have extensive practical experiences. Students have the opportunity to integrate primary education with special education or international studies at the end of the first year.

Career options

Career options include primary school teacher (Kindergarten to Year 6) in a public or private school; educator in a community setting such as a hospital, community or migrant education centre; or education officer in a gallery, museum or other government agency.

Additional assumed knowledge

Any two units of English and any two units of Mathematics.

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is four years of full-time study.

Classes can be between the hours of 9am and 9pm. The course can be undertaken on reduced load, provided it is completed in 6 years.

Course structure

The Bachelor of Education in Primary Education totals 192 credit points of study, made up of the following strands: Professional Experience, Curriculum Studies, Education and Contextual Studies and Electives.

Course completion requirements

Industrial training/professional practice

Students in this course undertake practical experience in schools each semester.

Course program

Example programs are given below for students commencing in Autumn semester and undertaking the course full time with and without Honours.

Honours

Students who achieve a grade average of Credit or above may follow an Honours pathway and graduate with Honours.

Professional recognition

This course provides a teaching qualification recognised by the NSW Department of Education and Training.

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