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Program overview Summary of the Bachelor of Education - Secondary program - Program code: 1051 | Program code | Program title | Award abbreviation | Location |
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| 1051 | Bachelor of Education - Secondary | BEd | Mt Gravatt and Nathan | | Host element | Duration | Credit points | Semester intakes | | Faculty of Education | 4 years full-time | 320CP | S1 | Why choose this program? You will be able to undertake teaching area studies that will be relevant for secondary education. You must complete the courses in two distinct teaching areas (as described below) for this degree.  Secondary teaching is a rewarding career that helps shape the future of the next generation. Drama The program will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge to teach Drama together with one other subject at secondary level. Your second teaching area can be chosen from the following list: - Computer Education
- English
- Health and Physical Education
- Music
- Social Science (History or Geography)
English or Social Science (History or Geography)# The program will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills to teach English or Social Science (History or Geography) together with one other subject at secondary level. Your second teaching area can be chosen from the following list: - Computer Education
- Drama
- Health and Physical Education
- Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
- Music
[#] Studies are undertaken at Mt Gravatt except for LOTE courses which are undertaken at Nathan for the first two years and then at Mt Gravatt for the final two years. Health and Physical Education The program will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge to teach Health and Physical Education together with one other subject at secondary level. Your second teaching area can be chosen from the following list: - English
- Social Science (History or Geography)
Mathematics, Science or Computing* The program will give you the knowledge and skills to teach Mathematics, Science or Computing at secondary level. You can specialise in two of the following teaching areas: - Biological Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Computing
- Mathematics
- Multi-strand Science
- Physics
[*] Faculty of Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology courses are undertaken at Nathan and the Faculty of Education courses are undertaken at Mt Gravatt. Program structure In Years 1 and 2, you will undertake studies in your two teaching areas. In Years 3 and 4, your teaching areas studies will be extended by professional experience. This includes observation and participation in schools, practice teaching and community field studies. You will receive significant off-campus training in real schools to develop your practical teaching skills and ensure that you become competent and confident in classroom teaching. An Honours strand which may be undertaken in Years 3 and 4 is an option for those students who meet the necessary academic criteria. Exit point If you choose not to pursue teaching as a career, you will have the option to exit the program with a Bachelor of Arts award after successfully completing the equivalent of the first three years of the degree. Professional recognition As a graduate, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. This qualification is recognised nationally and internationally. Career opportunities Employment prospects are good in both the public and private school systems. You will be qualified for secondary teaching in your two chosen teaching areas throughout Australia and at equivalent levels overseas.
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