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 Human Physiology | |||
| COR111 Environment and Health | |||
| CHM202 Public Health Foundations | |||
| LFS100 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| MTH101 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| MTH202 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| MTH212 Planning and Environmental Law | |||
| SCI105 Microbiology |
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 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | |||
| COR110 Medical Microbiology |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance | |||
| EDU201 Environmental Health Risk Management | |||
| EDU202 Integrated Environmental Management | |||
| EDU210 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues | |||
| EDU220 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
| EDU221 Participation and Conflict Resolution | |||
| LFS251 Environmental Health Practicum |
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 Environmental Health Practicum | |||
| EDU301 Becoming a Teacher | |||
| EDU310 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| EDU330 Organic Chemistry | |||
| SCS130 Cell Biology | |||
| SCI107 Introduction to Mathematics |
Plus select (1) course for Chemistry major from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUT232 Calculus and Algebra | |||
| SCI302 Discrete Mathematics |
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 Chemistry | |||
| EDU312 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCI110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Plus select (2) courses for Chemistry major from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM341 Learning about Learning |
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 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 Biochemistry | |||
| EDU340 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry | |||
| EDU341 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice | |||
| EDU351 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement | |||
| EDU371 Senior Phase Curriculum |
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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