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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (BSED) - BEd NewQTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus: 908411; External: 908415;Springfield campus: 928411

CRICOS code (International applicants): 0100827

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-Springfield, ToowoombaCampus:

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4 years full-time, 9 years part-timeStandard duration:

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Professional accreditationGraduates from this program will have met the requirements to apply for teacher registration with theQueensland College of Teachers (QCT).

Program objectivesUpon successful completion of the Bachelor of Education program, students should be able to:

(1) Know students and how they learn (possess a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in theunderlying principles and concepts)

(2) Know the content and how to teach it (transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others)(3) Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning (well-developed cognitive, technical and

communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to transmit knowledge, skills andideas to others)

(4) Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments (apply knowledge and skills with initiativeand judgement in planning, problem-solving and decision making in professional practice)

(5) Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning (analyse, generate and transmit solutions tounpredictable and sometimes complex problems and transmit knowledge and ideas to others)

(6) Engage in professional learning (through collaborative professional practice apply a broad and coherentbody of knowledge and skills in a range of contexts to undertake professional work and as a pathway forfurther learning)

(7) Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the community (through professional integrityand ethical practice present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas in orderto communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to others).

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Australian Qualifications FrameworkThe Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualificationsoffered by higher education institutions (including universities), vocational education and training institutionsand secondary schools. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexityof knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded thatqualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with that qualification type.

This program is at AQF Qualification Level 07. Graduates at this level will have broad and coherent knowledgeand skills for professional work and/or further learning.

The full set of levels criteria and qualification type descriptors can be found by visiting www.aqf.edu.au.

Program Information SetView USQ’s admission criteria, student profiles and a summary of all offers made under Course AdmissionInformation Set via the QTAC website.

Admission requirementsTo be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

● Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 15, tertiary entrance rank 68 or equivalent qualification.^

Academic:

● English (4, SA) or equivalent● Mathematics A, B or C (4, SA) or equivalent● Compulsory prior study for selected Teaching Areas.● English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 5. All students are required to satisfy the

applicable English language requirements.

Non-academic:

As a result of a national requirement, submission of a 1000-word personal statement that demonstrates AustralianInstitute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) competencies. The personal statement must addresstwo categories that show your understanding of and motivations for studying the program:

● Category 1: Interest in teaching children/young people;● Category 2: Involvement in personal learning and leadership activities.

Information regarding the rationale surrounding this admission requirement, is available at Ask USQ.

For information regarding the selection guidelines for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programs, includingwhat is expected of you in your 1000-word personal statement, please visit the Queensland Tertiary AdmissionsCentre (QTAC) website.

These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiaryentrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent

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level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed inthe QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines.

Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank.The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information aboutUSQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.



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Program fees

Commonwealth supported placeA Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the costof a students' higher education and students pay a student contribution amount, which varies depending onthe courses undertaken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course FeeFinder.

Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan calledHECS-HELP.

Domestic full fee paying placeDomestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees varydepending on the courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via theCourse Fee Finder.

Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called FEE-HELP provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.

Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealandcitizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and arenot eligible for FEE-Help.

International full fee paying placeInternational students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether theyare studied on-campus, via distance education/online. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particularcourse via the Course Fee Finder.

Program structureThe Bachelor of Secondary Education is comprised of 32 units at undergraduate level (AQF Level 7). TheSecondary program provides sound depth and breadth of knowledge appropriate for two teaching areas.

Students can undertake 2 major teaching areas OR 1 major and 1 minor teaching area. The program structureis as follows:

Option 1*

● 18 Core Courses● 2 x Major teaching areas (7 course major)

Option 2*

● 18 Core Courses● 1 x Major teaching area (7 course major)● 1 x Minor teaching area (5 course minor)● 2 x Elective/Approved courses from the special interest area

Option 3*

● 18 Core Courses● 1 x Extended Major teaching area (9 course major)● 1 x Minor teaching area (5 course minor)

FootnotesNot all teaching areas within the Secondary specialisation are made available every year in on-campus mode at Toowoomba and Springfieldcampuses. Not all teaching areas within the Secondary specialisation are available entirely externally.

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Program completion requirementsWithin the 32 units required to complete this program, there are strict professional experience requirements.These required are broken down to 80 days supervised placement within various settings and 20 daysunsupervised placement.

Please refer to Professional experience for further information.

In addition to successfully completing all requirements for the program, students are required to pass thepersonal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in order to graduate from theBachelor of Education program. For useful information about the LANTITE please go to the MyITE site andclick on Your LANTITE requirements explained. You can register for the LANTITE test through the AustralianCouncil for Educational Research (ACER) website.

Required time limitsThe standard duration for completion of this program is four years full-time or nine years part-time. Studentshave a maximum of nine years to complete this program.

Core courses

Semester of offerSpringfield Campus

Semester of offerToowoomba Campus

Semester of offerExternal/Online

Course

1, 21, 21, 2ESF1100 The Educator asProfessional

111, 3ESD1100 Adolescence toAdulthood Development

1, 21, 21, 2ESP1200 The BeginningTeacher

111, 2EDS2401 JuniorSecondary Curriculum andPedagogy

111, 2ESB2100 PositiveBehaviour for Learning:Taking Responsibility

111, 2EDC2300 AssessmentPractices for Secondary

111,2ESP3100 Social andEmotional Wellbeing inContemporary SecondarySchool Context

1, 21, 21, 2, 3EDC2400 EducatingLearners with SpecialNeeds Across Contexts

111, 3ESP2200 SeniorSecondary Curriculum andPedagogy

2EDC1300 TheCollaborative Educator

2, 3ESN4200 Numeracy andLearning Analytics



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111, 2EDS4401 ReflexiveProfessional Practice

1, 3ESI4100 PromotingInclusive Practices

111EST4100 DesigningDigital and BlendedLearning Spaces

111, 3EDS4250 LiteraciesAcross the Curriculum

221, 2, 3EDC4000 Preparing forthe Profession

1, 21, 21, 2EDC2200 First NationsEducation

2, 3EDX4150 Transitions inPost-CompulsoryEducation

Major studies

A major teaching area is to be defined as a USQ Major which is printed on a student’s testamur as well asaligning with the relevant registering body’s terminology.

When choosing teaching areas, please consider the professional experience requirements of this program.Queensland students may also like to refer to the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA)website for guidance in choosing sought after teaching areas.

Students can usually only select a major teaching area from within a Learning Area as indicated. Once studentsbecome active in the program, they will be required to submit a Form T - BEDU Secondary Teaching Areas.Students need to be aware of the compulsory and recommended prior study for each teaching area. Shouldthe teaching area not be approved, the student will be advised accordingly and provided with advice onalternatives.

Learning Area: The Arts

Teaching Areas:

● Drama● Film, Television and New Media● Music● Visual Art

Learning Area: English

Teaching Areas:

● English

Learning Area: Health and Physical Education

Teaching Area:

● Health and Physical Education

Learning Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Teaching Areas:

● Accounting





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● Business Studies● Economics● Geography● History● Legal Studies

Learning Area: Mathematics

Teaching Area:

● Mathematics

Learning Area: Sciences

Teaching Areas:

● Biology● Chemistry● Earth and Environmental Science● Physics● Psychology

Learning Area: Technologies

Teaching Areas:

● Design and Technology● Digital Technology● Food and Nutrition

AccountingAccounting as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Accounting, as well as Years 7 – 10 Economics andBusiness.

Recommended prior study: Accounting in Years 11 and 12.

This teaching area provides a background in financial and other information for making and evaluatingdecisions about the allocation of scarce resources. A comprehensive accounting system is central to assistingin the discharge of accountability and to the development and maintenance of the financial control of businessorganisations. Accounting information helps to evaluate performance and to report on the operation of anorganisation from both an internal and external perspective. Please refer to the Accounting Syllabus for furtherinformation.

Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study

Year of recommendedstudy

Course

11ACC1101 Accounting forDecision-Making

Pre-requisite: ACC1101Enrolment is not permittedin ACC1105 if ACC1102and/or ACC3101 has beenpreviously completed

21ACC1105 AccountingPrinciples

21FIN1101 Introduction toCorporate Finance



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Pre-requisite: ACC1105Enrolment is not permittedin ACC2102 if ACC1102has been previouslycompleted

12ACC2102 FinancialAccounting

22ACC2113 ManagementAccounting I

13ECO1000 Economics

Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4405 SecondaryBusiness Curriculum andPedagogy

BiologyBiology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expectedto teach Years 11 and 12 Biology, as well as Years 7 – 12 Science.

Recommended prior study: A Science in Years 11 and 12.

Biology is the study of the natural systems of the living world. There are two broad aspects to these naturalsystems. One is concerned with the study of the many different kinds of organisms and their interactions witheach other and with the non-living parts of their environment. The other aspect is the study of the internalstructure of organisms and the processes that maintain life. Please refer to the Biology Syllabus for furtherinformation.



Course

11BIO1101 Biology 1

21BIO1104 MedicalMicrobiology andImmunology 1

Pre-requisite: BIO110121BIO2103 Biology 2

12REN2200 Ecology forSustainability

Pre-requisite: BIO110122BIO2219 Genetics

13SCI3302 IndustryPlacement

Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy

Business StudiesBusiness Studies as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Onceemployed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Business and Business Studies, as well asYears 7 – 10 Economics and Business.

Recommended prior study: Business Communication and Technologies (BCT) or Business Management(BM) or Accounting in Years 11 and 12.

This teaching area provides a background in financial and other information for making and evaluatingdecisions about the allocation of scarce resources. A comprehensive accounting system is central to assistingin the discharge of accountability and to the development and maintenance of the financial control of business








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organisations. Accounting information helps to evaluate performance and to report on the operation of anorganisation from both an internal and external perspective. Please refer to Business Syllabus for furtherinformation.



Course

11MKT1001 Introduction toMarketing

21CIS1101 Business Online

21MKT2014 GlobalMarketing


22MGT3004 Creativity,Innovation andEntrepreneurship

32MGT3203 ProjectManagement Processes


ChemistryChemistry as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would beexpected to teach Years 11 and 12 Chemistry, as well as Years 7 – 10 Science.

Recommended prior study: Chemistry in Years 11 and 12.

Chemistry provides an understanding of the materials around us and why they behave as they do. Being centralto understanding the phenomena of the reactions of matter in our material universe, it also bridges links withother branches of natural science. Please refer to the Chemistry Syllabus for further information.



Course

11CHE1110 Chemistry 1

21SCI1901 ScienceFundamentals

Pre-requisite: CHE111021CHE2120 Chemistry 2

Pre-requisite: CHE212012CHE2810 Food Chemistry

Recommendedpre-requisites: CHE2120and CHE2810

22CHE2820 Principles ofFood Analysis

Pre-requisite: completionof second year

13SCI3302 IndustryPlacement




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Design and TechnologyDesign and Technology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Industrial Technology and Years 11 and 12 Design,Engineering, Building and Construction Skills, Engineering Skills, Furnishing Skills, Industrial GraphicsSkills and Industrial Technology Skills.

Compulsory prior study: Information Technology Design, Graphics, Engineering in Years 11 and 12 orother certificate course in this area OR a trade qualification.

Technology has been developed through working and building with materials and tools and has been anintegral part of society for as long as humans have had the desire to improve their quality of life. This TeachingArea encourages knowledge and application of available resources, systems and practices through inquiry,design and problem-solving methodologies. Please refer to the Technology Studies Syllabus for furtherinformation.

Components of this teaching area require workshop experience sessions that will be conducted in a numberof different settings. These sessions will be supervised by experienced Manual Arts teachers. Availablelocations will be advertised within course materials with locations being primarily within the Toowoombaand Springfield regions. Students taking this option will have to travel independently to these locations.

Application to this teaching area is required. Applications must identify that the pre-service teacher meetsthe compulsory study requirements as listed above but also have a school within 50 kilometres willing to takethem on for four years in relation to workshop skills courses and professional experience. Professionalexperience will work with technology design teachers to coordinate this prior to acceptance into this teachingarea.



Course

11ENM1500 IntroductoryEngineering Mathematics

21ITD1100 ITD Guidelinesand Practices

21ITD3120 Design andVisual Communication

12ITD3110 Graphical

Communication *

22ITD3200 ITD Curriculum

and Pedagogy*

13ITD1210 MaterialTechnologies 1 (Wood and

Plastic) **

23ITD2220 Material

Technologies 2 (Metals) **

FootnotesThese courses will be offered from 2021.*These courses will be offered from 2022.**

Digital TechnologyDigital Technology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, studentswould be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Digital Solutions as well as Years 7 – 10 Technologies.



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Recommended prior study: Information Technology Systems (ITS) or Information Processing and Technology(IPT) in Years 11 and 12.

Digital Technology is an area of study that provides students with knowledge, skills, processes andunderstanding of information technology. It emphasises problem identification and solution rather than theuse of specific applications, and is an intellectual discipline that involves a study of information systems,algorithms, software programming, human–computer interaction, and the social and ethical issues associatedwith the use of information technology. Please refer to the Digital Solutions syllabus for further information.



Course

11CSC1401 FoundationProgramming

21CIS1000 InformationSystems Concepts

Pre-requisite: CSC140121CIS2003 ComponentBased SoftwareDevelopment

12CIS2002 Database Designand Implementation

22CSC2406 WebTechnology 1

13CIS3003 Networks andDistributed Systems

Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4406 SecondaryComputing Curriculumand Pedagogy

DramaDrama as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expectedto teach Years 7 – 12 Drama as well as Years 11 – 12 Drama in Practice and Arts in Practice.

Recommended prior study: Drama in Years 11 and 12.

Drama provides a medium for exploration, social criticism, celebration and entertainment and is exploredthrough the dimensions of forming, presenting, and responding. The study of drama actively promotesparticipation in an experiential mode of learning that blends intellectual and emotional experience and offersa unique means of enquiry that contributes to pre-service teachers knowing and understanding themselvesand the world.



Course

11THE1001 Theatre inContext 1: Sophocles toShakespeare

Recommended thatTHE1001 be completedprior to THE1002.

21THE1002 Theatre inContext 2: Bourgeois toBroken

21THE1003 Political andCommunity Theatre



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12THE2003 Children's andYoung People's Theatre

Recommended thatTHE1001 and THE1002be completed prior toTHE2008 orTHE2007

22THE2008 Modern Drama:Plays in-between/THE2007 ShakespeareanTheatre: Then and Now

Recommended thatTHE1001 and THE1002be completed prior toTHE2005

13THE2005 AustralianTheatre

Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4407 Secondary ArtsCurriculum and Pedagogy

Earth and Environmental ScienceEarth and Environment Science as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Science and Years 11 and 12 Earth and EnvironmentalScience.


Earth & Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary subject that provides opportunities for students toengage with the dynamic interactions in and between four systems: geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere andbiosphere. Please refer to the Earth and Environmental Science syllabus for further information.



Course


21CLI2201 Climate Changeand Variability

21AGR2301 AgriculturalScience

12REN1201 EnvironmentalStudies / REN2200

Ecology for Sustainability*

22CLI3302 Adaptation toClimate Change

13AGR3304 Soil Science


FootnotesREN2200 is for students with a Geography minor only.*

EconomicsEconomics as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Economics, as well as Years 7 – 10 Economics andBusiness.

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The study of Economics enables decision-making based on contemporary economic theory. Economics is astudy of how to use scarce resources in the best way possible Households, businesses and governments areconfronted with “the economic problem: of alternative uses of their limited resources. Please refer to theEconomics Syllabus for further information.



Course

11ECO1000 Economics

21FIN1103 FinancialMarkets

21ECO2000 TheMacro-economy andBusiness

12ECO2001 BusinessEconomics

22ECO3030 SustainableEconomies

13ECO3010 InternationalEconomics and Trade


EnglishEnglish as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, students would be expected toteach Years 7 – 12 English as well as Years 11 - 12 Literature, Essential English and English and LiteratureExtension.

Compulsory prior study: English in Years 11 and 12.

Students will engage with a wide variety of literary, mass media and everyday texts in addition to conceptualise,imagine, appreciate, experiment, speculate, reflect, make decisions, hypothesise, analyse and evaluate theirability to think, use language, and make meaning. Please refer to the English Syllabus for further information.



Course

11ENL1000 Introduction toLiterature

21ENL1001 AustralianStories

21ENL2005 Shakespeare andEarly Modern Literature

12ENL2006 Literature andAdolescence: Writing theChild

11ENL2007 SpeculativeFictions / Science Fiction

Pre-requisite: ENL100013ENL3000 Modernism



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Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4410 SecondaryEnglish Curriculum andPedagogy

Film,Television and New MediaFilm, Television and New Media as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Media, as well as Years 11 and 12 Film, Television andNew Media, Media Arts in Practice and Arts in Practice.

Recommended prior study: Film, Television and New Media in Years 11 and 12.

Film, Television and New Media are our primary sources of information and entertainment. They are importantchannels for education and cultural exchange. They are fundamental to our self-expression and representationas individuals and as communities. Please refer to the Film, Television and New Media Syllabus for furtherinformation.



Course

11FTR1002 Fundamentals ofMedia

21FTR1004 Editing

21FTR1005 LocationProduction

12TVR1004

22TVR1002

Pre-requisite: FTR1004and FTR1005

13FTR2006 Documentaryand Factual Entertainment


Food and NutritionFood and Nutrition as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, studentswould be expected to teach Years 11 – 12 Food and Nutrition, Hospitality Practices and Years 7 – 10 HomeEconomics.

Recommended prior study: Home Economics or Hospitality/Hospitality Practices in Years 11 and 12.

Food & Nutrition is the study of food in the context of food science, nutrition and food technologies, consideringoverarching concepts of waste management, sustainability and food protection. Please refer to the Food andNutrition syllabus for further information.



Course

11BIO1810 Introduction toFood Science

21EDH2152 Health andWellbeing

21SES1103 Nutrition andExercise

Pre-requisite: BIO181012CHE2810 Food Chemistry








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Pre-requisite: BIO1810and CHE2810

22BIO2810 Nutrition andHealth

13FTR1000 Elements ofGraphic Design

Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy / ITD3200 ITDCurriculum and

Pedagogy*^

FootnotesITD3200 is only to be completed if student’s minor is a Science.*This course will be offered from 2021.^

GeographyGeography as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 12 Geography as well as Years 7 - 10 Humanities and SocialSciences (HASS).

Recommended prior study: Geography in Years 11 and 12.

Geography contributes to the content, cognitive processes, skills and values that it can promote to help toexplore, understand and evaluate the social and environmental dimensions of the world. Geography evokesfeelings for environments and people in environments covering themes such as managing the naturalenvironment, people and development, social environments, and resources and environment. Please refer tothe Geography Syllabus for further information.



Course

11REN1201 EnvironmentalStudies

RecommendedPre-requisite: REN1201

21REN3302 SustainableResource Use

21GIS1401 Geographic DataPresentation

12CLI1110 Weather andClimate

22URP3201 SustainableUrban Design andDevelopment

13CLI3301 Climate andEnvironment RiskAssessment

Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4408 SecondaryHumanities Curriculumand Pedagogy

Health and Physical Education (HPE)Health and Physical Education as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, studentswould be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Years 11 and 12 PhysicalEducation, Health, and Sport and Recreation.



















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Recommended prior study: Health and Physical Education in Years P - 10.

Health and Physical Education focuses on Health and Physical Education curriculum and pedagogy, thesociocultural underpinnings of sport and physical activity; the study of personal, social and community healthand wellbeing from a socio-ecological perspective and the scientific bases of human movement including,anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology and sports psychology; skill acquisition and development.Please refer to the Health and Physical Education senior curriculum area for further information. These arethe Year 11 and 12 syllabuses for Physical Education; Health and Sport and Recreation. You can also referto the Australian Curriculum Health and Physical Education P – 10 available on the Australian Curriculumor QCAA websites sites.



Course

11EDH2151 PracticalStudies in Movement

21EDH1450 HPE DisciplineStudies 1

21EDH2253 Scientific Basesof Movement 1


22EDH3258 Humans inMovement


Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDH3257 HPECurriculum Studies 3

HistoryHistory as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 History or Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) andYears 11 and 12 Ancient and Modern History.

Recommended prior study: Ancient or Modern History in Years 11 and 12.

The study of History is an integral part of the Social Sciences, and provides the knowledge necessary tounderstand the social, cultural, political and economic activities and institutions of society and their relationshipwith the natural environment from a historical perspective. Please refer to the Ancient History Syllabus andthe Modern History Syllabus for further information.



Course

11HIS1000 World History to1500 CE

21ANT1000 WorldArchaeology: AnIntroduction

21HIS2103 World HistorySince 1500 CE

Pre-requisite: One unit ofHistory

12HIS2001 Race Relations

in Australian History*



https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/health-and-physical-education/
















https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/subjects/humanities-and-social-sciences


http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/HIS1000.html


http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/ANT1000.html






Pre-requisite: Any twocourses of History

22HIS3002 The Twentieth

Century^/HIS1001Introduction to AustralianHistory

Pre-requisite: Any twocourses of History.

13HIS3005 Europe: History

of an Idea^/HIS2000

Contemporary Australia^

Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4404 SecondaryHistory Curriculum andPedagogy

FootnotesThis course is offered in odd-numbered years only.*This course is offered in even-numbered years only.^

Legal StudiesLegal Studies as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Legal Studies, Social and Community Studies and Years7-10 Civics and Citizenship.

Recommended prior study: Legal Studies in Years 11 and 12.

Responsible citizens should develop a basic understanding of the operation of our legal system in order tounderstand the interplay of ‘law in society’. Legal Studies provides basic legal knowledge and awareness ofthe range of regulatory laws (rules) and the procedures for empowering all stakeholders to contribute to, andparticipate in, responsible citizenship. Please refer to the Legal Studies Syllabus for further information.



Course

11LAW1111 AustralianLegal System

21LAW1112 Legal Writingand Research

Pre-requisite: LAW111121LAW1121 Criminal Lawand Procedure

Pre-requisite orCo-requisite: LAW1111

12LAW1113 Contract andTorts A

Pre-requisite: LAW1111and LAW1112

22LAW2222 PublicInternational Law

Pre-requisite: LAW111332LAW1124 Torts B


MathematicsMathematics as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, students would be expectedto teach Years 7 – 10 Mathematics as well as Years 11 - 12 Essential Mathematics, General Mathematics,Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. Compulsory prior study: Mathematics B in Years 11and 12.

Mathematics is an integral part of a general education. It underpins science and technology, most industry,trade and commerce, social and economic planning and communication systems and is an essential component
















https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/year-12-2019/subjects/business-economics

http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/LAW1111.html





















for effective participation in a rapidly changing society. The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics providesstudents with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry,and Statistics and Probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal,work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialities and professionalapplications of mathematics are built. Please refer to the Mathematics Syllabus for further information.



Course

11MAT1102 Algebra andCalculus I

Pre-requisite: MAT110221MAT2100 Algebra andCalculus II

Pre-requisite: MAT110221MAT2200 OperationsResearch 1

12STA2300 Data Analysis

22MAC2901 Mathematicsfor Teachers

Pre-requisite: STA230013STA2301 DistributionTheory

Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4402 SecondaryMathematics Curriculumand Pedagogy

MusicMusic as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expectedto teach Years 7 – 12 Music and Years 11 and 12 Creative Arts and Music Extension.

Recommended prior study: Music and/or Creative Arts in Years 11 and 12.

Music is an important part of cultural life. It makes a significant contribution to personal, social and culturalidentities, it offers a unique form of self-expression and communication, and it assists beginning educators tounderstand people of different cultures. Fundamental to the study of music is the development of creativityand expressiveness, which goes hand in hand with fostering self-discipline, concentration, listening skills andfine-motor skills. Please refer to the Music Syllabus for further information.



Course

11MUI1007 Making Music1: Learning MusicalLanguages

Pre-requisite: MUI100721MUI1000 Making Music2: Creating Melody andHarmony

21MUI3012 MusicalContexts 3: CriticalPerspectives

12MUI2002 Making Music3: Popular Song Writing




http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/MAT1102.html








http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/STA2300.html

http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/MAC2901.html










http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/MUI1007.html













Pre-requisite: MUI100022MUI2008 Making Music4: Composing andImprovising

13MUI2006 MusicalContexts 2: WesternPopular Music


PhysicsPhysics as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expectedto teach Years 11 and 12 Physics, as well as Years 7 – 12 Science.

Compulsory prior study: Mathematics B and Physics in Years 11 and 12.

Please note: if Physics is chosen as a major, it is compulsory that Mathematics is chosen as the minor study.

Physics is the fundamental science in that its principles are used to varying extents in other science disciplines.The study of Physics gives students a means of enhancing their understanding of the world around them, away of achieving useful knowledge and skills, and a stepping stone for further study. It is more mathematicalthan other sciences and so beginning educators of Physics can expect to use concepts from mathematicssubjects. Please refer to the Physics Syllabus for further information.



Course

11PHY1104 Physics 1

21PHY1911 Physics 2

21PHY2206 Medical Physics

Pre-requisite: PHY1104and PHY1911

12PHY2204 AstronomicalTechniques

Pre-requisite: PHY1104and PHY1911

22PHY3304 Photonics

Pre-requisites: 2 Level 2courses

13PHY3303 Modern Physics


PsychologyPsychology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would beexpected to teach Years 11 – 12 Psychology as well as Years 7-10 Science.


The Australian Curriculum: Psychology provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding ofimportant psychological concepts and processes. The practices used to develop scientific knowledge ofpsychology’s contribution to our culture and society and it’s applications in our lives. The curriculum supportsstudents to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to make informed decisions about local, nationaland global issues. Please refer to the Psychology syllabus for further information.














http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/PHY1104.html















https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/senior-subjects/sciences/psychology/syllabus




Course

11PSY1010 FoundationPsychology A

21PSY1020 FoundationPsychology B

21PSY8145 Research Skillsin Psychology forTeachers

Pre-requisite: PSY101012PSY2010 Social Processesof Behaviour

22PSY4090 PsychologyComplementary Studies B

13PSY3030 AbnormalPsychology


Visual ArtVisual Art as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would beexpected to teach Years 7 – 12 Visual Art and Years 11 and 12 Visual Arts in Practice and Arts in Practice.

Recommended prior study: Visual Art in Years 11 and 12.

Visual Art involves the production of artworks (making) and the appreciation of artworks (appraising) throughthe processes of researching, developing and resolving. Please refer to the Visual Art Syllabus for furtherinformation.

Please be aware that some courses offered in the Arts have recommended on-campus participation. .



Course

11VSA1002 Introduction toContemporary Art Practice

21VSA1001 ContemporaryArt Practice 1

21VSA1000 Introduction toArt Theory

12VSA2000 Perspectives inContemporary Art

22VSA2001 Artists, Worksand Processes

Pre-requisite: VSA1000and VSA2000 andVSA2001

13VSA3021 ContemporaryArt Theory 1




http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/PSY1010.html



















http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/VSA1002.html



















Minor StudiesA minor teaching area is to be defined as a USQ Minor and is not printed on a student’s testamur as well asaligning with the relevant registering body’s terminology.

When choosing teaching areas, please consider the professional experience requirements of the Secondaryspecialisation. Queensland students may also like to refer to the Queensland Curriculum and AssessmentAuthority (QCAA) website for guidance in choosing sought after teaching areas.

Students can only select one minor from within a Learning Area as indicated. Once students become activein the program, they will be required to submit a Form T – BEDU Secondary Teaching Areas. Students needto be aware of the compulsory and recommended prior study for each teaching area. Should the teaching areanot be approved, the student will be advised accordingly and provided with advice on alternatives.

Learning Area: The Arts

Teaching Areas:

● Drama● Film, Television and New Media● Music● Visual Art

Learning Area: English

Teaching Area:

● English

Learning Area: Health and Physical Education

Teaching Area:

● Health and Physical Education

Learning Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Teaching Areas:

● Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies● Accounting● Business Studies● Economics● Geography● History● Legal Studies● Religious Studies and Ethics

Learning Area: Mathematics

Teaching Area:

● Mathematics

Learning Area: Sciences

Teaching Areas:

● Biology● Chemistry● Earth and Environmental Science● Physics● Psychology





https://www.usq.edu.au/current-students/academic/education-placements/placement-process


Learning Area: Technologies

Teaching Areas:

● Design and Technology● Digital Technology● Engineering● Food and Nutrition

Learning Area: Other

Teaching Area:

● Special Education

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies as a teaching area fits within the domain of Humanities andSocial Sciences. Once employed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander Studies, as well as Years 7 – 10 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies provides opportunities to examine important events from variouspoints of view to ensure that all perspectives are represented. By understanding that there are various waysof viewing the world, it will help to identify and address prejudice and racism. Please refer to the Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander Studies Syllabus for further information.

Enrolment requirementsSemester ofrecommended study


Course

11ISE1000 Introduction toAboriginal and TorresStrait Island Australia

21ISE2000 Reconciliationfrom Policy to Practice

22ISE3001 Perspectives onKnowledge

13ISE3000 Language,Culture, Country andCommunity


Accounting

Accounting as a teaching area fits within the domain of Business and Economics. Once employed, studentswould be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Accounting, as well as Years 7 – 12 Business Studies.

Recommended prior study: Accounting in Years 11 and 12.

This teaching area provides a background in financial and other information for making and evaluatingdecisions about the allocation of scarce resources. A comprehensive accounting system is central to assistingin the discharge of accountability and to the development and maintenance of the financial control of businessorganisations. Accounting information helps to evaluate performance and to report on the operation of anorganisation from both an internal and external perspective. Please refer to the Accounting Syllabus for furtherinformation.





http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/ISE1000.html


















Course

11ACC1101 Accounting forDecision-Making


Pre-requisite: ACC110122ACC1105 AccountingPrinciples

Pre-requisite: ACC110513ACC2102 FinancialAccounting


Biology

Biology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expectedto teach Years 11 and 12 Biology, as well as Years 7 – 10 Science.


Biology is the study of the natural systems of the living world. There are two broad aspects to these naturalsystems. One is concerned with the study of the many different kinds of organisms and their interactions witheach other and with the non-living parts of their environment. The other aspect is the study of the internalstructure of organisms and the processes that maintain life. Please refer to the Biology Syllabus for furtherinformation.



Course

11BIO1101 Biology 1

Pre-requisite: BIO110121BIO2103 Biology 2

Pre-requisite: BIO110122BIO2219 Genetics

13REN2200 Ecology forSustainability


Business Studies

Business Studies as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Onceemployed, students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Business, as well as Years 7 – 12 BusinessStudies.

Recommended prior study: Business Communication and Technologies (BCT) or Business Management(BM) or Accounting in Years 11 and 12.

This teaching area provides a background in financial and other information for making and evaluatingdecisions about the allocation of scarce resources. A comprehensive accounting system is central to assistingin the discharge of accountability and to the development and maintenance of the financial control of businessorganisations. Accounting information helps to evaluate performance and to report on the operation of anorganisation from both an internal and external perspective. Please refer to Business Syllabus for furtherinformation.

































Course


21CIS1101 Business Online

22MKT2014 GlobalMarketing

32MGT3203 ProjectManagement Processes


Chemistry

Chemistry as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would beexpected to teach Years 11 and 12 Chemistry, as well as Years 7 – 10 Science.

Recommended prior study: Chemistry in Years 11 and 12.

Chemistry provides an understanding of the materials around us and why they behave as they do. Being centralto understanding the phenomena of the reactions of matter in our material universe, it also bridges links withother branches of natural science. Please refer to the Chemistry Syllabus for further information.



Course

11CHE1110 Chemistry 1^


Pre-requisite: CHE111022CHE2120 Chemistry 2

Pre-requisite: CHE212013CHE2810 Food Chemistry


FootnotesStudents enrolled externally will be required to attend a residential school and should contact the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences.^

Design and Technology

Design and Technology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Industrial Technology and Years 11 and 12 Design,Engineering, Building and Construction Skills, Engineering Skills, Furnishing Skills, Industrial GraphicsSkills and Industrial Technology Skills.

Compulsory prior study: Information Technology Design, Graphics, Engineering in Years 11 and 12 orother certificate course in this area OR a trade qualification.

Technology has been developed through working and building with materials and tools and has been anintegral part of society for as long as humans have had the desire to improve their quality of life. This TeachingArea encourages knowledge and application of available resources, systems and practices through inquiry,design and problem-solving methodologies. Please refer to the Technology Studies Syllabus for furtherinformation.


























https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/year-12-2019/subjects/ict-design


Components of this teaching area require workshop experience sessions that will be conducted in a numberof different settings. These sessions will be supervised by experienced Manual Arts teachers. Availablelocations will be advertised within course materials with locations being primarily within the Toowoombaand Springfield regions. Students taking this option will have to travel independently to these locations.

Application to this teaching area is required. Applications must identify that the pre-service teacher meetsthe compulsory study requirements as listed above but also have a school within 50 kilometres willing to takethem on for four years in relation to workshop skills courses and professional experience. Professionalexperience will work with technology design teachers to coordinate this prior to acceptance into this teachingarea.

NB: Students are required to meet with the Secondary Specialisation Convenor in order to compiletheir enrolment pattern prior to commencement of degree. This pattern will be dependent on theirprevious studies/experience.

Digital Technology

Digital Technology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, studentswould be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Information & Communication Technology Skills and DigitalSolutions as well as Years 7 – 10 Technologies.

Recommended prior study: Information Technology Systems (ITS) or Information Processing and Technology(IPT) in Years 11 and 12.

Digital Technology is an area of study that provides students with knowledge, skills, processes andunderstanding of information technology. It emphasises problem identification and solution rather than theuse of specific applications, and is an intellectual discipline that involves a study of information systems,algorithms, software programming, human–computer interaction, and the social and ethical issues associatedwith the use of information technology. Please refer to the Digital Solutions syllabus for further information.



Course

11CSC1401 FoundationProgramming

21CIS1000 InformationSystems Concepts

22CIS2003 ComponentBased SoftwareDevelopment

13CIS2002 Database Designand Implementation

Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4406 SecondaryComputing Curriculumand Pedagogy

Drama

Drama as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expectedto teach Years 11 – 12 Drama, Drama in Practice, Arts in Practice as well as Years 7-10 Drama.

Recommended prior study: Drama in Years 11 and 12.

Drama provides a medium for exploration, social criticism, celebration and entertainment and is exploredthrough the dimensions of forming, presenting, and responding. The study of drama actively promotesparticipation in an experiential mode of learning that blends intellectual and emotional experience and offersa unique means of enquiry that contributes to pre-service teachers knowing and understanding themselvesand the world.



















Course

11THE1001 Theatre inContext 1: Sophocles toShakespeare

21THE1002 Theatre inContext 2: Bourgeois toBroken

22THE1003 Political andCommunity Theatre

13THE2003 Children's andYoung People's Theatre


Earth & Environmental Science

Earth and Environment Science as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Science and Years 11 and 12 Earth and EnvironmentalScience.


Earth & Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary subject that provides opportunities for students toengage with the dynamic interactions in and between four systems: geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere andbiosphere. Please refer to the Earth and Environmental Science syllabus for further information.


Year of recommendedCourse


21AGR2301 AgriculturalScience

22CLI3302 Adaptation toClimate Change

13REN2200 Ecology for

Sustainability* / REN1201Environmental Studies

23EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy

FootnotesREN2200 Ecology for Sustainability is for students with a Geography major .*

Economics

Economics as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Economics, as well as Years 7 – 10 Economics andBusiness.

Recommended prior study: Economics in Years 11 and 12.

The study of Economics enables decision-making based on contemporary economic theory. Economics is astudy of how to use scarce resources in the best way possible Households, businesses and governments are































confronted with “the economic problem: of alternative uses of their limited resources. Please refer to theEconomics Syllabus for further information.



Course

11ECO1000 Economics

21FIN1103 FinancialMarkets

22ECO2000 TheMacro-economy andBusiness

13ECO3010 InternationalEconomics and Trade


Engineering

Engineering Studies as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, studentswould be expected to teach Engineering in Years 11 and 12.

Recommended prior study: Mathematics B and Engineering or Design Technology in Years 11 and 12.

Engineering is an area of study that provides an opportunity for students to gain an understanding of theunderlying principles of engineering in its broadest sense. It is concerned with the theoretical concepts andpractical applications related to technology, industry and society, engineering materials, engineering mechanics,and control systems. Please refer to the Engineering Syllabus for further information.



Course

11ENG1100 Introduction toEngineering Design

21MEC1201 EngineeringMaterials

22ENG2002 Technology,Sustainability and Society

13ITD3110 GraphicalCommunication

Pre-requisite: ESP310023ITD3200 ITD Curriculumand Pedagogy

English

English as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, students would be expected toteach Years 11 – 12 English, Literature, Literacy, Essential English as well as Years 7 – 10 English.

Students will engage with a wide variety of literary, mass media and everyday texts in addition to conceptualise,imagine, appreciate, experiment, speculate, reflect, make decisions, hypothesise, analyse and evaluate theirability to think, use language, and make meaning. Please refer to the English Syllabus for further information.
















https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/senior-subjects/technologies/engineering/syllabus

http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/ENG1100.html


http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/MEC1201.html

http://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2020/MEC1201.html




https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/subjects/english/english-2010




Course

11ENL1000 Introduction toLiterature

21ENL1001 AustralianStories

22ENL2005 Shakespeare andEarly Modern Literature

13ENL2006 Literature andAdolescence: Writing theChild

Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4410 SecondaryEnglish Curriculum andPedagogy

Film, Television and New Media

Film, Television and New Media as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Media, as well as Years 11 and 12 Film, Television andNew Media and Arts in Practice.

Recommended prior study: Film, Television and New Media in Years 11 and 12.

Film, Television and New Media are our primary sources of information and entertainment. They are importantchannels for education and cultural exchange. They are fundamental to our self-expression and representationas individuals and as communities. Please refer to the Film, Television and New Media Syllabus for furtherinformation.



Course

11FTR1002 Fundamentals ofMedia

21FTR1004 Editing

22FTR1005 LocationProduction

13TVR1004


Food and Nutrition

Food and Nutrition as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Technologies. Once employed, studentswould be expected to teach Years 11 – 12 Food and Nutrition, Hospitality Practices and Years 7 – 10 HomeEconomics.

Recommended prior study: Home Economics or Hospitality/Hospitality Practices in Years 11 and 12.

Food & Nutrition is the study of food in the context of food science, nutrition and food technologies, consideringoverarching concepts of waste management, sustainability and food protection. Please refer to the Food andNutrition syllabus for further information.
















https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/subjects/arts













Course

11BIO1810 Introduction toFood Science

21SES1103 Nutrition andExercise

22FTR1000 Elements ofGraphic Design

Pre-requisite: BIO181013CHE2810 Food Chemistry


Geography

Geography as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 12 Geography and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).

Recommended prior study: Geography in Years 11 and 12.

Geography contributes to the content, cognitive processes, skills and values that it can promote to help toexplore, understand and evaluate the social and environmental dimensions of the world. Geography evokesfeelings for environments and people in environments covering themes such as managing the naturalenvironment, people and development, social environments, and resources and environment. Please refer tothe Geography Syllabus for further information.



Course

11CLI1110 Weather andClimate

21REN1201 EnvironmentalStudies

Pre-requisite: REN120122REN3302 SustainableResource Use

13GIS1401 Geographic DataPresentation


Health and Physical Education (HPE)

Health and Physical Education as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, studentswould be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Years 11 and 12 PhysicalEducation; Health and Sport and Recreation.

Recommended prior study: Health and Physical Education in Years P – 10.

Health and Physical Education focuses on Health and Physical Education curriculum and pedagogy, thesociocultural underpinnings of sport and physical activity; the study of personal, social and community healthand wellbeing from a socio-ecological perspective and the scientific bases of human movement including,anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology and sports psychology; skill acquisition and development.Please refer to the Health and Physical Education senior curriculum area for further information. These arethe year 11 and 12 syllabuses for Physical Education; Health Education and Recreation. You can also refer





























https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/health-and-physical-education/


to the Australian Curriculum Health and Physical Education P – 10 available on the Australian Curriculumor QCAA websites sites.



Course

11EDH2151 PracticalStudies in Movement




Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDH3257 HPECurriculum Studies 3

History

History as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and Years 11 and12 Ancient and Modern History.

Recommended prior study: Ancient or Modern History in Years 11 and 12.

The study of History is an integral part of the Social Sciences, and provides the knowledge necessary tounderstand the social, cultural, political and economic activities and institutions of society and their relationshipwith the natural environment from a historical perspective. Please refer to the Ancient History Syllabus andthe Modern History Syllabus for further information.



Course

11HIS1000 World History to1500 CE

21ANT1000 WorldArchaeology: AnIntroduction

22HIS2103 World HistorySince 1500 CE

Pre-requisite: any twocourses of History.

13HIS3005 Europe: History

of an Idea*/ HIS2000

Contemporary Australia*

Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4404 SecondaryHistory Curriculum andPedagogy

FootnotesThis course is offered in even-numbered years only.*

Legal Studies

Legal Studies as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Once employed,students would be expected to teach Years 11 and 12 Legal Studies, Social and Community Studies as wellas Years 7 – 10 Humanities and Social Sciences.
































Recommended prior study: Legal Studies in Years 11 and 12.

Responsible citizens should develop a basic understanding of the operation of our legal system in order tounderstand the interplay of ‘law in society’. Legal Studies provides basic legal knowledge and awareness ofthe range of regulatory laws (rules) and the procedures for empowering all stakeholders to contribute to, andparticipate in, responsible citizenship. Please refer to the Legal Studies Syllabus for further information.



Course

11LAW1111 AustralianLegal System

21LAW1112 Legal Writingand Research

Pre-requisite: LAW111122LAW1121 Criminal Lawand Procedure

Pre-requisite: LAW111113LAW1113 Contract andTorts A


Mathematics

Mathematics as a teaching area fits within its own learning area. Once employed, students would be expectedto teach Years 7 – 10 Mathematics as well as Years 11 – 12 Essential Mathematics, General Mathematics andMathematical Methods.

Compulsory prior study: Mathematics B in Years 11 and 12.

Mathematics is an integral part of a general education. It underpins science and technology, most industry,trade and commerce, social and economic planning and communication systems and is an essential componentfor effective participation in a rapidly changing society. The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics providesstudents with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry,and Statistics and Probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal,work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialities and professionalapplications of mathematics are built. Please refer to the Mathematics Syllabus for further information.

Enrolment Pattern if Physics is NOT the Major



Course

11MAT1000 MathematicsFundamentals

21MAT1100 FoundationMathematics

22MAC2901 Mathematicsfor Teachers



Enrolment Pattern if Physics IS the major study area


















https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/subjects/mathematics















Course

11MAT1102 Algebra andCalculus I

21MAT2100 Algebra andCalculus II

22MAT2200 OperationsResearch 1



Music

Music as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would be expectedto teach Years 7 – 12 Music as well as Years 11 – 12 Music, Arts in Practice, Music Extension (Composition),Music Extension (Musicology), Music Extension (Performance) and Music in Practice.

Recommended prior study: Music and/or Creative Arts in Years 11 and 12.

Music is an important part of cultural life. It makes a significant contribution to personal, social and culturalidentities, it offers a unique form of self-expression and communication, and it assists beginning educators tounderstand people of different cultures. Fundamental to the study of music is the development of creativityand expressiveness, which goes hand in hand with fostering self-discipline, concentration, listening skills andfine-motor skills. Please refer to the Music Syllabus for further information.



Course

11MUI1007 Making Music1: Learning MusicalLanguages

Pre-requisite: MUI100721MUI1000 Making Music2: Creating Melody andHarmony

Pre-requisite: MUI100022MUI2008 Making Music4: Composing andImprovising

13MUI2002 Making Music3: Popular Song Writing


Physics

Physics as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would be expectedto teach Years 11 and 12 Physics, as well as Years 7 – 10 Science.

Compulsory prior study: Mathematics B in Years 11 and 12.

Recommended prior study: Mathematics C and Physics in Years 11 and 12.

Physics is the fundamental science in that its principles are used to varying extents in other science ̀ disciplines.The study of Physics gives students a means of enhancing their understanding of the world around them, a
































way of achieving useful knowledge and skills, and a stepping stone for further study. It is more mathematicalthan other sciences and so beginning educators of Physics can expect to use concepts from mathematicssubjects. Please refer to the Physics Syllabus for further information.



Course

11PHY1104 Physics 1

21PHY1911 Physics 2

22PHY2206 Medical Physics

13PHY3303 Modern Physics


Psychology

Psychology as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Sciences. Once employed, students would beexpected to teach Years 11 – 12 Psychology as well as Years 7 – 10 Science.


The Australian Curriculum: Psychology provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding ofimportant psychological concepts and processes, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, ofpsychology’s contribution to our culture and society, and its applications in our lives. The curriculum supportsstudents to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to make informed decisions about local, nationaland global issues. Please refer to the Psychology syllabus for further information.



Course

11PSY1010 FoundationPsychology A

21PSY1020 FoundationPsychology B

22PSY8145 Research Skillsin Psychology forTeachers

13PSY4080 PsychologyComplementary Studies A


Religion and Ethics

Religion and Ethics as a teaching area fits within the learning area of Humanities and Social Sciences. Onceemployed, students would be expected to teach Years 7 – 10 Humanities and Social Sciences as well as Years11 and 12 Religion and Ethics and Study of Religion. If teaching in a Christian school, students may also beexpected to teach Years 7 – 10 Christian Studies.

Please note: If you would like to study Religion and Ethics as a minor in 2020, please [email protected].

Recommended prior study: Study of Religion in Years 11 and 12.












https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/senior-subjects/sciences/psychology















Special Education

Special Education as a teaching area is not a curriculum area and therefore sits within the learning area ofOther Specialist Area. Once employed, students would be expected to teach or provide support to specialneeds students in Years 7 – 12.

Special Education qualifies you to teach in special education units within secondary schools as well as beingqualified to provide learning and behaviour support in that setting. Additionally, a minor in special educationin combination with your major curriculum area, will enable you to effectively cater for the special learningneeds of diverse students in your classroom.



Course

11SPE3009 LearningIntervention - Reading andWriting

21ESI3002 ChallengingBehaviour: A FunctionalApproach in SecondaryContext

22SPE3008 Communicationand Collaboration

23ESI3006 DevelopmentalDifferences in Learning inSecondary Context

Pre-requisite: ESP220033SPE3007 InstructionalApproaches in SpecialEducation

Visual Art

Visual Art as a teaching area fits within the learning area of The Arts. Once employed, students would beexpected to teach Years 7 – 10 Visual Art and Years 11 and 12 Visual Art, Visual Art in Practice and Arts inPractice.

Recommended prior study: Visual Art in Years 11 and 12.

Visual Art involves the production of artworks (making) and the appreciation of artworks (appraising) throughthe processes of researching, developing and resolving. Please refer to the Visual Art Syllabus for furtherinformation.

Please be aware that some courses offered in the Arts have recommended on-campus participation.



Course

11VSA1000 Introduction toArt Theory

21VSA1001 ContemporaryArt Practice 1

22VSA2001 Artists, Worksand Processes

13VSA2000 Perspectives inContemporary Art



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Electives/Approved coursesAs detailed in the Program structure section of this Handbook, students must select a two course Specialisation.This may be from the below table from the choices of Health and Physical Education (HPE); Special Educationor Vocational Education and Training (VET) detailed in the table below.

Alternatively, students may choose two more courses from their minor to create a double major OR add twomore courses to their major to create an extended major.

Please contact the Program Administration Team if you have particular questions regarding these electives.

Semester of offerSpringfield Campus

Semester of offerToowoomba Campus

Semester of offerExternal/Online

Special InterestArea/Course

Health and Physical Education (HPE)

Select one of the following two courses (EDH3150 or EDH3155):

3EDH3150 PhysicalActivity in SocietyOREDH3155 Scientific Basesof Movement 2

111

Select one of the following two courses (EDH3256 or EDH4259):

222EDH3256 SportsAdministration, Coachingand OfficiatingOREDH4259 Sociology ofSport

2

Special Education

111SPE3009 LearningIntervention - Reading andWriting

2ESI3002 ChallengingBehaviour: A FunctionalApproach in SecondaryContext

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

2EDV3500 CompetencyBased Training andAssessment

1EDV3551 Vocational andWorkplace Literacies

Professional experienceWithin the 32 units required to complete this program, there are strict requirements for professional experience.These required are broken down to 80 days supervised placement within various settings and 20 daysunsupervised placement.






















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Students can undertake a maximum of one course with a professional experience component in the onesemester.

Of the required supervised professional experience, all students, domestic and international, must completea minimum of 50% of the supervised placement in Australian Primary and/or Secondary school settings.

Students must also hold a valid Blue Card within Queensland or hold a valid Working with Children Checkas well as having completed any further training/certificates relevant to the state which they are completingtheir Professional Experience.

For further information, please see the Professional Experience and education placements website.

IT requirementsFor information technology requirements, please refer to the minimum computing standards.

Other program requirementsStudents must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to the Academic Standing, Progressionand Exclusion Procedure.

Students must also hold a valid Blue Card within Queensland or hold a valid Working with Children Checkas well as having completed any further training/certificates relevant to the state which they are completingplacement their Professional experience.

Exit pointsThis program contains provision for three generic exit awards, as follows:

● Bachelor of General Education Studies (BGES) - available at the completion of 24 approved courses; 12of which must be education courses;

● Associate Degree in Education Studies (DAES) - available at the completion of 16 approved courses; 8of which must be education courses; and

● Diploma of Education Studies (DPES) - available at the completion of 8 education courses.

CreditCandidates eligible for admission into this program may be eligible for up to 24 units of credit on the basisof successful completion of relevant, equivalent undergraduate level study completed at a recognised universityor institution.

Credit approved in this program or a specific specialisation will not automatically apply to other specialisationsor USQ programs. Claims for credit should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim willbe assessed on individual merit in line with the Credit and Exemptions Procedure.

For instructions on applying for credit, please visit our website.

Recommended enrolment patternStudents are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of theprogram mode of study they enrolled in.

Students are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended enrolment pattern for their specialisation. Thisis particularly important in respect to Professional Experience. Delaying Professional Experience may delayprogram completion by up to four (4) years.



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For further information and guidance on Teaching Area Courses, please refer to Major studies and Minorstudies.

CommentsEnrolment requirementsYear of program and semester in which courseis normally studied

Course

Online(ONL)

External(EXT)

On-campus(ONC)

SemYearSemYearSemYear

Pre-requisite: Students mustbe enrolled in one of the fol

1111ESF1100 The Educator as Professional

lowing Programs: UCTS orBEDU or BSED Enrolment isnot permitted in ESF1100 ifEDC1200 has been previously completedEnrolment is not permitted inESD1100 if EDC1100 hasbeen previously completed

1111ESD1100 Adolescence to AdulthoodDevelopment

See Major Studiessection

Teaching Area Course (Major)

See Minor Studiessection

Teaching Area Course (Minor)

10 day supervisedProfessional Experience

Pre-requisite: ESF1100 orEDC1200 and Students mustbe enrolled in one of the following Programs: BEDU orBSED Enrolment is not per

2121ESP1200 The Beginning Teacher

mitted in ESP1200 ifEDC1400 has been previously completed








Pre-requisite: ESP1200 orEDC1400 and Students mustbe enrolled in one of the following Programs: BEDU orBSEDCo-requisite: ESD1100

1212EDS2401 Junior Secondary Curriculum andPedagogy

Pre-requisite: Students mustbe enrolled in the following:

1212ESB2100 Positive Behaviour for Learning:Taking Responsibility

UCTS or BEDU or BSED orMOLT (Secondary) Pre-requisite: BEDU and BSED Only- ESP1200 or EDC1400 Enrolment is not permitted inESB2100 if EDC2100 hasbeen previously completed



Pre-requisite: ESP1200 orEDC1400 and Students must

1212EDC2300 Assessment Practices forSecondary



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Course

Online(ONL)

External(EXT)

On-campus(ONC)


be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BEDU orBSED


Pre-requisite: EDS2401 andStudents must be enrolled inone of the following Programs: BEDU or BSED

2222ESP3100 Social and Emotional Wellbeingin Contemporary Secondary School Context

Successful completion of 8 courses is

2222EDC2400 Educating Learners with SpecialNeeds Across Contexts

required before enrolment in EDC2400






Pre-requisite: ESP3100 andStudents must be enrolled inone of the following Program:BEDU or BSED Enrolment isnot permitted in ESP2200 if

1313ESP2200 Senior Secondary Curriculum and

Pedagogy*

EDS3450 has been previously completed





See Electives/Approved Courses section

Special Interest Area Course

Pre-requisite: ESP3100 orEDH2254 and Students must

23EDC1300 The Collaborative Educator

be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BEDU orBSEDPre-requisite: Students mustbe enrolled in one of the fol

23ESN4200Numeracy and Learning Analytics

lowing Programs: BEDU orBSED Enrolment is not permitted in ESN4200 if EDS2402 has been previouslycompleted


Curriculum and Pedagogy course (for MajorTeaching Area)


Curriculum and Pedagogy course (for MinorTeaching Area)



















Course

Online(ONL)

External(EXT)

On-campus(ONC)



Pre-requisite: ESP2200 orEDS2402 and Students mustbe enrolled in one of the following Programs: BEDU orBSED

1414EDS4401 Reflexive Professional Practice

Pre-requisite: ESP2200 orEDS2402 Enrolment is not

14ESI4100 Promoting Inclusive Practices

permitted in ESI4100 ifEDX3250 has been previously completedPre-requisite: ESP2200 andStudents must be enrolled in

1414EST4100 Designing Digital and BlendedLearning Spaces

one of the following Programs: BEDU or BSED Enrolmentis not permitted in EST4100if EDC3100 has been previously completedPre-requisite: ESP2200 orEDS2402 and Students must

1, 3414EDS4250 Literacies Across the Curriculum


20 day unsupervisedProfessional Experience

Pre-requisite: ECP4100 orEDE4103 or EDP4130 orEDS4401 and Students mustbe enrolled in one of the following Programs: BEDU orBEED or BPED or BSED

2424EDC4000 Preparing for the Profession#

Pre-requisite: Students mustbe enrolled in one of the fol

2424EDC2200 First Nations Education

lowing Programs: UCTE orUCTP or UCTS or BEED orBSED or BEDU or BECH orBPED

See Electives/Approved Courses section

Special Interest Area course/Extended HPEMajor

Pre-requisite: ESP2200 orEDS2402 and Students must

24EDX4150 Transitions in Post-CompulsoryEducation


FootnotesPlease refer to the Course Specifications for details and enrolment instructions for the semester 3 offer.*The internship in EDC4000 requires QCT internship authorisation for this course in the final semester of study. Please refer to the CourseSpecifications for details and enrolment instructions for the semester 3 offer.

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