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Bachelor of Adult and
Vocational Education Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education - Secondary Bachelor of Arts Languages & Linguistics/Bachelor of Education Secondary Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Bachelor of Education - Primary Bachelor of Education - Drama Bachelor of Education - Primary Bachelor of Education - Secondary (English or Social Sciences) Bachelor of Education - Special Education Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education - Secondary Bachelor of Technology Education Bachelor of Training Bachelor of Education – Secondary (Health and Physical Education) [2001] Griffith University is located in the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor. It is a multi-campus university with over 22,000 students and over 3,000 staff located across six campuses. Griffith is a fast growing higher education institution, which has received recognition in a number of countries for its emphasis on innovation in teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of courses in Arts, Business, Health, Science, Engineering, Law, Information Technology, Music and Visual Arts. The University has an active research profile as evidenced by its involvement in several national research centres (Co-operative Research Centres, Key Centres for Teaching and Research and Co-operative Multimedia Centres). Griffith undertakes research in the areas of contemporary China studies, Australian public sector management, education, environment, psychology, media policy studies, nanotechnology, molecular biology, biotechnology and biomedical sciences. The University has forged links with educational service providers and industry partnerships in a number of countries. More than 2,000 international students from over 60 countries add to the intellectual and social life at Griffith. The University also has exchange agreements with over 80 overseas institutions. The Faculty of Education consists of four schools - three are located at the Mt Gravatt campus - Cognition, Language and Special Education; Curriculum, Teaching and Learning; Vocational, Technology and Arts Education; the School of Education and Professional Studies is located at the Gold Coast campus. Griffith’s education courses are designed to prepare students for a professional career in the fields of teaching and training. Where required, these courses offer the qualifications needed to apply for registration as a teacher with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Undergraduate courses are offered at the Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast and Logan campuses, and include Bachelor of Education - Primary, Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education, Bachelor of Education - Secondary, Bachelor of Education - Special Education and Bachelor of Technology Education. As well, the Bachelor of Education is offered in combination with a number of other degrees. This is designed to increase career potential by offering two qualifications in less time that it would take to complete two degrees back-to-back. Practical experience is an integral part of studying education at Griffith. Students’ on-campus education studies are complemented with practical teaching and other experiences in schools, colleges and other workplace settings recognised by the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. By enabling students to apply what they have learnt, Griffith aims to provide the encouragement and experience needed to become a skilled, analytical and reflective teacher or trainer. Bachelor of Adult and Vocational EducationGriffith’s Adult and Vocational Education course has been designed to prepare educators and trainers in industry, TAFE, post-compulsory schooling, or adult and community education. The course offers three majors:
This is a four year degree for which two years of advanced standing are credited on entry. You may exit halfway through the course with an Associate Diploma of Vocational Instruction. This is appropriate if you plan to work as a tutor or demonstrator, or if you are involved in training as part of your occupation. Year 1 studies introduce you to the key concepts and values underlying adult and vocational education. In particular, the course examines communication and change, teaching and learning, and curriculum development. In Year 2, the introductory themes are expanded into three majors. It is possible to complete more than one major as part of your degree. These include:
Where this course can take you Course Duration: 2 years full-time/flexible; 4 years part-time/flexible Name of Campus: Mt Gravatt campus Prerequisites: Vocational qualifications and industry experience; workplace trainer certificate with modules in planning and delivery or equivalent; and word processing skills. Other entry requirements: Applicants are required to have a technical qualification or equivalent; have completed an instructional skills course; and be able to word process assignments. Applicants complete a qualifications passport which takes into account their previous qualifications and experience, and will determine their eligibility for entry. This provides flexibility in that strengths in some areas can be balanced against other areas. On entry, you will be granted two years of advanced standing on the basis of your technical qualifications and industrial experience. The course is not available to school leavers. Application is made directly to the Faculty of Education. You will be required to undertake teaching practice in a vocational education, training or workplace setting as part of the course. Professional Recognition: Subject to certain conditions, eligibility for registration as a teacher with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration is available for graduates with a major in Adult and Vocational Teaching and/or Adult Literacy and Numeracy. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education - SecondaryThis integrated course has been designed to provide you with a broad arts degree combined with professional qualifications in secondary education. Year 1 comprises eight subjects from the following:
In Year 2, you will select a total of 10 subjects – eight from arts majors, which must comprise two teaching areas. The choice of majors and the teaching areas to which they contribute are shown below: Teaching area 1 – English
Teaching area 2 – Study of Society and the Environment (History)
Teaching area 3 – Language Other Than English (LOTE)
The remaining two second year education subjects are:
In Year 3, you will undertake nine education subjects that are linked to the two teaching areas chosen. In Year 4 you will undertake four arts subjects to complete your two majors (two teaching areas). You will also complete the following education subjects:
If you choose not to pursue teaching as a career, you will have the option of exiting with a Bachelor of Arts after successfully completing the equivalent of the first three years of the degree. Where this course can take you Course Duration: 4 years full-time Name of Campus: Nathan and Mt Gravatt campuses Prerequisites: English (4SA) Professional Recognition: As a graduate, you will be eligible for registration as a qualified teacher with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Applied Linguistics/Bachelor of Education– SecondaryThis combined degree will enable you to develop a high level of proficiency in an Asian or European language while gaining qualifications for teacher registration in Queensland. The languages offered are Chinese, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. French and German may be taken off-campus. You will also develop skills and knowledge in linguistics (the science of language) and applied linguistics (the application of this science to language learning), as well as the cultural context of your chosen language. To complete the education component of your degree, you will take a second teaching major in the humanities, such as English or Study of Society and the Environment (History). Where this course can take you The study of educational theory, curriculum studies and professional practice will ensure that you are positioned to take advantage of the excellent career opportunities in language teaching and your second teaching area. You also will be well qualified to use your high-level language and cultural skills in business or the public service. Course Duration: 4 years full-time Name of Campus: Nathan and Mt Gravatt Prerequisites: English (4SA) Professional Recognition: As a graduate, you will be eligible for registration as a qualified teacher with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Bachelor of Education – PrimaryAs a graduate of the combined Education/Psychology course, you will be prepared for entry into two complementary but separate career paths. You will be prepared for teaching children between the ages of 5 and 12 years, having undertaken core subjects in a range of foundation, curriculum, education and professional studies and practice. You will receive a broad introduction to the major fields of psychology including educational, personality, social counselling, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology. You will also acquire skills in problem analysis and evaluation, data handling and communication. First year is designed to introduce you to some of the foundation subjects in education and psychology as well as some key learning areas including:
Years 2 and 3 expand the treatment of key educational learning areas and give more specialised treatment to the main areas of psychology. Years 4 and 5 outline the emphasis of the previous two years, but also expand the concentration on professional studies and practice in teaching.
Where this course can take you Course Duration: 5 years full-time Name of Campus: Gold Coast Prerequisites: English (4SA) Professional Recognition: Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology may apply to undertake a further year of study in the Honours program in Psychology or in the Graduate Diploma of Psychology. As a graduate of the Honours or Graduate Diploma program, you will be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society, as well as conditional registration as a psychologist in Queensland. Bachelor of Education - Secondary (Drama)This course has been designed for people interested in becoming secondary school teachers in drama and one other subject area selected from the following:
In the first two years, you will undertake studies in your two chosen fields, i.e. Drama and one other area of specialisation. To build on the subjects already studied and explore other areas of interest, you are also able to select an additional two subjects from Humanities, Asian and International Studies, or Environmental Sciences. In Years 3 and 4, you will undertake education and curriculum subjects to complement your Years 1 and 2 discipline studies. These studies are then extended by professional practice, which includes observation and participation in schools, practice teaching, and community field studies. If you choose not to pursue teaching as a career, you will have the option of exiting with a Bachelor of Arts after successfully completing the equivalent of the first three years of the degree.
Where this course can take you Course Duration: 4 years full-time Name of Campus: Mt Gravatt Prerequisites: English (4SA), Plus audition and interview, Desirable: Drama Other: Admission is based on an audition and interview in addition to academic achievement Professional Recognition: As a graduate, you will be eligible for registration as a qualified teacher with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Bachelor of Education - PrimaryThe Bachelor of Education – Primary prepares you for teaching primary school children. The course also prepares you for a variety of other occupations where empathy, communication, planning, organising and high social skills are required. You will study a range of subjects in primary education, curriculum and teaching studies, and professional studies. You will also complete a number of periods of field work in schools and classrooms. On completion of the course, you will be confident and competent in classroom teaching. The course also has an Honours strand that may be undertaken in Years 3 and 4, subject to meeting the academic qualification. The Honours course provides a pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. The course structure will enable you to study the eight national key learning areas in teaching, the disciplines that form the basis of learning and teaching, plus a range of elective subjects. You will complete supervised teaching practice in primary school classrooms and integrate your experience and observations with studies on campus. As an option to your preparation as a primary school teacher, you may choose a specialisation from the Gold Coast or Mt Gravatt campus. Gold Coast campus
Mt Gravatt campus
If you do not undertake a specialisation (major) study, elective studies in Years 3 and 4 cover a wide variety of options to expand and enhance your general education. Honours students, and those completing one of the specialisations, study a set sequence of subjects in Years 3 and 4 instead of these electives. If you choose not to pursue teaching as a career, you will have the option of exiting with a Bachelor of Arts after successfully completing the equivalent of the first three years of the degree.
Where this course can take you Course Duration: 4 years full-time Name of Campus: Gold Coast, Logan and Mt Gravatt campuses Prerequisites: English (4SA) Other: Professional Recognition: As a graduate, you will be eligible for registration as a qualified teacher with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Bachelor of Education - Secondary (English or Social Sciences)This course has been designed for people interested in becoming secondary school teachers in English or Social Education (Study of Society and the Environment – History/Geography) and one other subject area:
All of the above studies are undertaken at the Mt Gravatt campus, except for LOTE, which is at the Nathan campus for the first two years and the Mt Gravatt campus for the final two years. LOTE is taken in combination with History or English, depending on the language chosen. All language studies have a basic, intermediate and advanced component. This enables you to enter the course irrespective of your language proficiency skills. Please note, native speakers are not eligible to enrol. To build on the subjects already studied and explore other areas of interest, you are also able to select an additional two subjects from Arts, Asian and International Studies, or Environmental Sciences including:
In Years 3 and 4, you will undertake education subjects to complement your Years 1 and 2 discipline studies. These studies are then extended by professional practice, which includes observation and participation in schools, practice teaching, and community field studies. If you choose not to pursue teaching as a career, you will have the option of exiting with a Bachelor of Arts after successfully completing the equivalent of the first three years of the degree.
Where this course can take you Course Duration: 4 years full-time Name of Campus: Mt Gravatt campus Prerequisites: English (4SA) Professional Recognition: As a graduate, you will be eligible for registration as a qualified teacher with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Bachelor of Education - Secondary (Mathematics, Science or Computing)This course has been designed for people interested in becoming secondary school teachers in Mathematics, Science or Computing. The course provides you with the opportunity to specialise in two of the following teaching areas:
In the first two years, you will undertake discipline studies in your two teaching areas at the Nathan campus:
In Years 3 and 4, you will undertake education subjects at the Mt Gravatt campus to complement your Years 1 and 2 discipline studies. These studies are then extended by professional practice, which includes observation and participation in schools, practice teaching, and community field studies. If you choose not to pursue teaching as a career, you will have the option of exiting with a Bachelor of Arts after successfully completing the equivalent of the first three years of the degree.
Where this course can take you Course Duration: 4 years full-time Name of Campus: Mt Gravatt/Nathan campuses Prerequisites:
Professional Recognition: As a graduate, you will be eligible for registration as a qualified teacher with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Bachelor of Education - Special Education
As a result of policy changes in special education, there is increasing
demand for special education graduates throughout Queensland and
Australia. Griffith’s Special Education degree is the only undergraduate
course of its kind in Australia. As part of the course, you will
participate in 90 days of practice teaching plus 40 school experience days
in a regular school or special education setting.
You will also be required to complete the following subjects:
Where this course can take you
Historically, most graduates have found employment with Education Queensland, and are often given their first teaching appointment in provincial towns and country locations. Independent schools also employ teachers with special education qualifications because of the inclusion of more special needs students. Past graduates from the course have found employment in special education settings interstate and overseas, particularly in the UK and USA. These have mainly been in special schools, special education units attached to primary and secondary schools, and special developmental preschools. You also will be qualified to teach regular classes within primary schools. Course Duration: 4 years full-time Name of Campus: Mt Gravatt campus Prerequisites: English (4SA) Professional Recognition: As a graduate, you will be eligible for registration as a qualified teacher with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education - SecondaryGriffith’s Science/Education course has been designed to meet the needs of students who wish to obtain professional qualifications within fields of secondary science education. Gold Coast Campus Course At the Gold Coast campus, you may specialise in Biology and Chemistry. Biology considers the application of technology in a biological context. The applied biology studies focus on emerging environmentally significant areas. These areas are supported by studies in cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics. Chemistry deals with matter and its transformations, and includes the preparation, properties, structure and reactions of pure substances, both synthesised and natural. In Years 3 and 4, you will undertake education subjects that complement your first and second year discipline studies. These subjects are then extended by professional practice, which includes observation and participation in schools, practice teaching and community field studies. Nathan/Mt Gravatt Campus Courses
At the Nathan/Mt Gravatt campus, you may specialise in two of the
following teaching areas:
You will also complete one or more majors from science offerings across the University. Details of these majors are provided in the Bachelor of Science entry. In Years 3 and 4, you will undertake education subjects that complement your first and second year discipline studies. These studies are then extended by professional practice, which includes observation and participation in schools, practice teaching and community field studies. If you choose not to pursue teaching as a career you will have the option of exiting after successfully completing the first three years of the degree, and receiving the award of Bachelor of Science. Where this course can take you Course Duration: 4 years full-time Name of Campus: Gold Coat, Nathan and Mt Gravatt Campuses Prerequisites: English (4SA), Maths B or C (4SA) Admission Requirements: Admission requirements for the course are as follows: English (4SA); and Other: Professional Recognition:
Professional recognition Bachelor of Technology EducationGriffith’s Technology Education course is the only undergraduate course in Queensland that prepares teachers for careers in manual arts/technology education. There is high demand for technology education graduates throughout Queensland, interstate and overseas. The course offers flexible career options. You have the opportunity to pursue studies that investigate the links between technology education, training and safety, and to select a second teaching area. Students with high academic results in the first two years may choose to undertake Honours study in their final two years. In Year 1, you will undertake subjects that include studies in teaching and learning, technology, and health and safety. Subjects include:
Years 2, 3 and 4 include major studies in technology education and education studies. There is also a selection of minor study areas, including safety and training, and a second teaching area in vocational studies for secondary schools. You will also benefit from professional field experience throughout the course.
Where this course can take you
You will also be qualified to pursue a career in occupational health and safety. Course Duration: 4 years full-time Name of Campus: Mt Gravatt campus Prerequisites: English (4 SA), Desirable: Maths, Graphics, Engineering Technology and/or a Science subject Other: Professional Recognition: As a graduate, you will be eligible for registration as a qualified teacher with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. You will also be accredited as a certified health and safety officer. Bachelor of TrainingGriffith's Bachelor of Training course has an industry training focus which will provide you with the knowledge and skills for a career as a training manager, trainer and assessor in industry and in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector - including TAFE institutions. The course has been planned and implemented in consultation with the major clients in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) area and integrates studies undertaken within VET and selected University subjects. You will be required to undertake professional practice in your vocational area as well as practice as a training professional to others in this vocational area as part of the course. VET COMPONENT The integrates studies undertaken within VET with a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training and a Diploma of Training and Assessment Systems for which you receive 8 subjects of advanced standing credit in the Bachelor of Training. These qualifications are undertaken irrespective of whether you enter the course with Technical Skills via a VET Certificate IV, or Diploma, or Advanced Diploma. University Component The first year University studies introduce you to the key concepts and values underlying adult and vocational education. In particular, the course examines communication and change, teaching and learning, and curriculum development. In Year 2 you complete the following subjects:
And if you entered with a VET Certificate or a VET Diploma you are required to complete a further two subjects; Advanced Technical Studies and Vocational Placement. You may also be required to complete the Credit for Technical Skills subject if your competencies in your vocational area of expertise (Technical Skills) are not current. You then complete up to four elective subjects depending on the amount of advanced standing credit you have received on the basis of your previous vocational qualifications. If you enter the course via a Vocational Certificate IV, you are required to complete all four electives. If you enter the course via a VET Diploma or VET Advanced Diploma you do not need to complete any elective subjects.
Where this course can take you Course Duration: 3 years full-time - both on-campus and by flexible learning mode, 6 years part-time - both on-campus and by flexible learning mode. Both the full-time and part-time duration of the course can be reduced by approved advanced standing credit arrangements Name of Campus: Logan campus Prerequisites: Entry to the degree may be through a TAFE vocational
Certificate, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma which provides the technical
skills base for the University component of the degree. Other: Applicants are required to have current technical skills or equivalent in their area of expertise. The course is not available to school leavers. Application is made directly to the Faculty of Education. Professional Recognition: This qualification meets the basic training requirements for salary progression as a TAFE Teacher. It does not meet the requirement for Teacher Registration. Further University study is necessary for this. Bachelor of Education - Secondary (Health & Physical Education)[Planned for 2001 and subject to University approval] This course has been designed for people interested in becoming secondary school teachers in Health and Physical Education and one other subject area chosen from:
In Years 1 and 2, you will undertake the following subjects in Health and Physical Education.
You will also undertake studies in your second subject area In Years 3 and 4, you will undertake education subjects to complement your Years 1 and 2 discipline studies. These studies are then extended by professional practice, which includes observation and participation in schools, practice teaching, and community field studies. If you choose not to pursue teaching as a career, you will have the option of exiting with a Bachelor of Arts after successfully completing the equivalent of the first three years of the degree. Where this course can take you Course Duration: 4 years full-time Name of Campus: Mt Gravatt campus Prerequisites: English (4SA) Other: Professional Recognition: As a graduate, you will be eligible for registration as a qualified teacher with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration.
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