Humanities

Bachelor of Education(Primary Education)Study Package Code: 158510CRICOS Code: 020853MDuration: 4 yearsCampus: Bentley and/or online*Intakes: February and July**Other requirements: All applicantsmust undergo a criminal record screeningand a Working with Children Check.The Bachelor of Education (Primary)provides a qualification for those who wishto teach children aged five to twelve yearsin the government, Catholic andindependent school sectors.This course aims to develop graduates whoare noted for the quality of theirpreparation and dedication to the teachingprofession, who can demonstrate a clearunderstanding of the integration ofeducation theory and classroom practice,and are responsive to the changingcultural, social and individual needs ofchildren in schools.Career opportunitiesThis course provides a recognisedqualification for those who wish to teachchildren aged five to twelve years in thegovernment, Catholic and independentschool sectors. Curtin graduates whocomplete the International Baccalaureatestream and obtain level one accreditationcan qualify to teach at local, nationaland international schools that adopt theInternational Baccalaureate philosophy.TISC Code: CUTPH (Bentley).Visit tisc.edu.au for regional tisc codes.FIRST YEARCreditsChild Development for Educators 151 (25)Living and Learning in theDigital World 101 (25)Valuing Language 131 (25)Performing Arts for Educators 161 (25)Learning Theory for Educators 155 (25)Exploring and Contesting Curriculum 111 (25)The Numerate Educator 141 (25)Inquiring about the World 171 (25)SECOND YEARCreditsLiteracy Education 230 (25)Science Education 225 (25)Arts Education 260 (25)Behaviour Management 220 (25)Educating Students withDiverse Abilities 250 (25)Technology and Enterprise Education 215 (25)Mathematics Education 245 (25)Select 1 Elective (25)THIRD YEARCreditsIndigenous Australian Education 370 (25)Physical and Health Education 360 (25)Culture and Curriculum 310 (25)Literacy Education 335 (25)Society and Environment Education 315 (25)Professional Practicein Primary Education 325 (25)Select 2 Electives (50)FOURTH YEARCreditsMathematics Education 440 (25)Integrated Programming 410 (25)Teacher as Researcher 460 (25)Select 1 Elective (25)Internship 425 (100)*Note: This mode is only available to WesternAustralian regional residents who live outside thePerth metropolitan area. Visit: humanities.curtin.edu.au/regional for further details.**Mid-year intake is for Bentley campus only.Bachelor of Education(Secondary Education)Study Package Code: 161510CRICOS Code: 003910DDuration: 4 yearsCampus: BentleyIntakes: February and July*Other requirements: All applicantsmust undergo a criminal record screeningand a Working with Children Check.This course is designed to prepare you fora rewarding career in secondary schoolteaching and, at the same time, allows thepursuit of specialist interests.The degree is recognised nationally andinternationally for those who aspire toteach students aged twelve to eighteenin public and private schools. As part ofthe degree program, you choose a ‘major’and a ‘minor’ teaching specialisation. The‘major’ teaching area qualifies you to teachup to year 12 in secondary school. The‘minor’ teaching area qualifies you to teachup to year 10 in secondary school.Career opportunitiesThis course provides a recognisedqualification for those who wish toteach high school (years 7-12) in thegovernment, Catholic and independentschool sectors. Curtin graduates whocomplete the International Baccalaureatestream and obtain level one accreditationcan qualify to teach at local, nationaland international schools that adopt theInternational Baccalaureate philosophy.TISC Code: CUTSHFIRST YEARCreditsChild Development for Educators 151 (25)Introduction to Secondary Teaching 120 (25)Learning Theory for Educators 155 (25)Professional Practice in SecondaryEducation 125 (25)Teaching Literacy in Secondary Schools 135 (25)Select 3 Elective (75)SECOND YEARCreditsTechnologies to Engage Learners 260 (25)Curriculum and Instruction(Lower Secondary) 425 (25)Assessment in Secondary Schools 235 (25)Professional Practice in SecondaryEducation 225 (25)Curriculum and Instruction(Upper Secondary) 420 (25)Select 3 Elective (75)THIRD YEARCreditsEducating Students with DiverseAbilities 250 (25)Teacher as Researcher 460 (25)Curriculum and Culture inSecondary Schools 310 (25)Professional Practice in SecondaryEducation 325 (25)Select 5 Electives (125)FOURTH YEARCreditsIndigenous Australian Education 370 (25)Select 2 Electives (50)Curriculum and Instruction(Lower Secondary) 425 (25)Internship 425 (100)*Midyear applicants are considered on a caseby case basis. Contact the university for moreinformation.The Courses37