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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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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11MKT1001 Introduction toMarketing
21CIS1101 Business Online
21MKT2014 GlobalMarketing
12FIN1101 Introduction toCorporate Finance
22MGT3004 Creativity,Innovation andEntrepreneurship
32MGT3203 ProjectManagement Processes
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4405 SecondaryBusiness Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy
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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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
Recommended prior study: A Science in Years 11 and 12.
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11SCI1901 ScienceFundamentals
21CLI2201 Climate Changeand Variability
21AGR2301 AgriculturalScience
12REN1201 EnvironmentalStudies / REN2200
Ecology for Sustainability*
22CLI3302 Adaptation toClimate Change
13AGR3304 Soil Science
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
Recommended prior study: Economics in Years 11 and 12.
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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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11ECO1000 Economics
21FIN1103 FinancialMarkets
21ECO2000 TheMacro-economy andBusiness
12ECO2001 BusinessEconomics
22ECO3030 SustainableEconomies
13ECO3010 InternationalEconomics and Trade
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4405 SecondaryBusiness Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11FTR1002 Fundamentals ofMedia
21FTR1004 Editing
21FTR1005 LocationProduction
12TVR1004
22TVR1002
Pre-requisite: FTR1004and FTR1005
13FTR2006 Documentaryand Factual Entertainment
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4407 Secondary ArtsCurriculum and Pedagogy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11EDH2151 PracticalStudies in Movement
21EDH1450 HPE DisciplineStudies 1
21EDH2253 Scientific Basesof Movement 1
12EDH2152 Health andWellbeing
22EDH3258 Humans inMovement
13EDH3154 HPE DisciplineStudies 2
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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*
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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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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
Pre-requisite: ESP220022EDS4405 SecondaryBusiness Curriculum andPedagogy
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
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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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11MUI1007 Making Music1: Learning MusicalLanguages
Pre-requisite: MUI100721MUI1000 Making Music2: Creating Melody andHarmony
21MUI3012 MusicalContexts 3: CriticalPerspectives
12MUI2002 Making Music3: Popular Song Writing
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Pre-requisite: MUI100022MUI2008 Making Music4: Composing andImprovising
13MUI2006 MusicalContexts 2: WesternPopular Music
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4407 Secondary ArtsCurriculum and Pedagogy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
Recommended prior study: A Science in Years 11 and 12.
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.
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Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11PSY1010 FoundationPsychology A
21PSY1020 FoundationPsychology B
21PSY8145 Research Skillsin Psychology forTeachers
Pre-requisite: PSY101012PSY2010 Social Processesof Behaviour
22PSY4090 PsychologyComplementary Studies B
13PSY3030 AbnormalPsychology
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy
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. .
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4407 Secondary ArtsCurriculum and Pedagogy
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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
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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
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11ISE1000 Introduction toAboriginal and TorresStrait Island Australia
21ISE2000 Reconciliationfrom Policy to Practice
22ISE3001 Perspectives onKnowledge
13ISE3000 Language,Culture, Country andCommunity
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4408 SecondaryHumanities Curriculumand Pedagogy
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.
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Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11ACC1101 Accounting forDecision-Making
21FIN1101 Introduction toCorporate Finance
Pre-requisite: ACC110122ACC1105 AccountingPrinciples
Pre-requisite: ACC110513ACC2102 FinancialAccounting
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4405 SecondaryBusiness Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11BIO1101 Biology 1
Pre-requisite: BIO110121BIO2103 Biology 2
Pre-requisite: BIO110122BIO2219 Genetics
13REN2200 Ecology forSustainability
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
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Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11FIN1101 Introduction toCorporate Finance
21CIS1101 Business Online
22MKT2014 GlobalMarketing
32MGT3203 ProjectManagement Processes
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4405 SecondaryBusiness Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11CHE1110 Chemistry 1^
21SCI1901 ScienceFundamentals
Pre-requisite: CHE111022CHE2120 Chemistry 2
Pre-requisite: CHE212013CHE2810 Food Chemistry
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
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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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
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Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11THE1001 Theatre inContext 1: Sophocles toShakespeare
21THE1002 Theatre inContext 2: Bourgeois toBroken
22THE1003 Political andCommunity Theatre
13THE2003 Children's andYoung People's Theatre
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4407 Secondary ArtsCurriculum and Pedagogy
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.
Recommended prior study: A Science in Years 11 and 12.
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedCourse
11SCI1901 ScienceFundamentals
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
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confronted with “the economic problem: of alternative uses of their limited resources. Please refer to theEconomics Syllabus for further information.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11ECO1000 Economics
21FIN1103 FinancialMarkets
22ECO2000 TheMacro-economy andBusiness
13ECO3010 InternationalEconomics and Trade
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4405 SecondaryBusiness Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
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Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11FTR1002 Fundamentals ofMedia
21FTR1004 Editing
22FTR1005 LocationProduction
13TVR1004
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4407 Secondary ArtsCurriculum and Pedagogy
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.
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Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11BIO1810 Introduction toFood Science
21SES1103 Nutrition andExercise
22FTR1000 Elements ofGraphic Design
Pre-requisite: BIO181013CHE2810 Food Chemistry
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11CLI1110 Weather andClimate
21REN1201 EnvironmentalStudies
Pre-requisite: REN120122REN3302 SustainableResource Use
13GIS1401 Geographic DataPresentation
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.
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
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to the Australian Curriculum Health and Physical Education P – 10 available on the Australian Curriculumor QCAA websites sites.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11EDH2151 PracticalStudies in Movement
21EDH1450 HPE DisciplineStudies 1
12EDH2152 Health andWellbeing
13EDH3154 HPE DisciplineStudies 2
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
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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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11LAW1111 AustralianLegal System
21LAW1112 Legal Writingand Research
Pre-requisite: LAW111122LAW1121 Criminal Lawand Procedure
Pre-requisite: LAW111113LAW1113 Contract andTorts A
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4405 SecondaryBusiness Curriculum andPedagogy
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
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11MAT1000 MathematicsFundamentals
21MAT1100 FoundationMathematics
22MAC2901 Mathematicsfor Teachers
13STA2300 Data Analysis
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4402 SecondaryMathematics Curriculumand Pedagogy
Enrolment Pattern if Physics IS the major study area
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Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11MAT1102 Algebra andCalculus I
21MAT2100 Algebra andCalculus II
22MAT2200 OperationsResearch 1
13STA2300 Data Analysis
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4402 SecondaryMathematics Curriculumand Pedagogy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4407 Secondary ArtsCurriculum and Pedagogy
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
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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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11PHY1104 Physics 1
21PHY1911 Physics 2
22PHY2206 Medical Physics
13PHY3303 Modern Physics
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
Recommended prior study: A Science in Years 11 and 12.
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11PSY1010 FoundationPsychology A
21PSY1020 FoundationPsychology B
22PSY8145 Research Skillsin Psychology forTeachers
13PSY4080 PsychologyComplementary Studies A
Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4403 SecondaryScience Curriculum andPedagogy
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.
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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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
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.
Enrolment RequirementsSemester ofrecommended study
Year of recommendedstudy
Course
11VSA1000 Introduction toArt Theory
21VSA1001 ContemporaryArt Practice 1
22VSA2001 Artists, Worksand Processes
13VSA2000 Perspectives inContemporary Art
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Pre-requisite: ESP220023EDS4407 Secondary ArtsCurriculum and Pedagogy
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
See Major Studiessection
Teaching Area Course (Major)
See Major Studiessection
Teaching Area Course (Major)
See Minor Studiessection
Teaching Area Course (Minor)
15 day supervisedProfessional Experience
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
See Major Studiessection
Teaching Area Course (Major)
Pre-requisite: ESP1200 orEDC1400 and Students must
1212EDC2300 Assessment Practices forSecondary
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CommentsEnrolment requirementsYear of program and semester in which courseis normally studied
Course
Online(ONL)
External(EXT)
On-campus(ONC)
SemYearSemYearSemYear
be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BEDU orBSED
15 day supervisedProfessional Experience
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
See Major Studiessection
Teaching Area Course (Major)
See Minor Studiessection
Teaching Area Course (Minor)
15 day supervisedProfessional Experience
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 Major Studiessection
Teaching Area Course (Major)
See Minor Studiessection
Teaching Area Course (Minor)
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
See Major Studiessection
Curriculum and Pedagogy course (for MajorTeaching Area)
See Minor Studiessection
Curriculum and Pedagogy course (for MinorTeaching Area)
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CommentsEnrolment requirementsYear of program and semester in which courseis normally studied
Course
Online(ONL)
External(EXT)
On-campus(ONC)
SemYearSemYearSemYear
25 day supervisedProfessional Experience
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
be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BEDU orBSED
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
be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BEDU orBSED
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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