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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2011: Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Business - Business Education Major, ICT Education Minor

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 courses.
  • Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
  • Complete a minimum of 16 weeks supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks.
  • Complete 20 days 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 Workplace Learning components 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).
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program Structure
Year 1

Core courses: (2)
Select 2 core courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Molecular Biology
COR110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability


Required courses: (6)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU100 Introductory Bioscience
BUS106 Introduction to Mathematics
BUS103 Science Research Methods
BUS104 Human Physiology
BUS105 Human Anatomy
BUS108 Introduction to Coaching Science
Year 2

Required courses: (8)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU101 Motor Control and Learning
EDU201 Physical Education Studies A
EDU202 Physical Education Studies B
EDU210 Functional Anatomy
EDU220 Introduction to Sports Medicine
EDU221 Exercise Physiology II
HRM210 Biomechanics II
ICT210 Advanced Coaching Science

Please note: EDU202 , EDU210 , EDU220 and EDU221 must be studied in Semester 2

Year 3

Required courses: (8)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU301 Biomechanics I
EDU310 Exercise Physiology I
EDU330 Communication and Thought
SCS130 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS101 Becoming a Teacher
HRM220 Accounting for Business
ICT220 Business Law and Ethics
MKG221 Management and Organisational Behaviour

Please note: EDU301 , EDU310 , EDU330 and SCS130 must be studied in Semester 1.

Year 4

Required courses: (6)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU311 Marketing Theory and Practice
EDU312 Introduction to Informatics
BUS102 Learning about Learning
IBS210 Language and Literacies in Education
ICT211 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
MGT310 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice


Education Electives: (2)
Select 2 Education Elective courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU302 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU303 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU304 Managing Human Resources
EDU305 Analysis and Project Management
EDU313 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
EDU314 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement
EDU340 Senior Phase Curriculum
EDU341 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU351 Applied Research Methods
EDU371 Managing Workplace Relations

Please note: EDU311 and EDU312 must be studied in your final semester of study and all discipline courses (majors, minors and electives) must have been completed prior to enrolment in both of these courses.

TOTAL UNITS 384

The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.