1997 QUT Handbook

SCIENCE STUDIES (X/Y)
Minor 72 credit points – to comprise one 12 credit points unit in each of the areas of Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Earth Science, Astronomy and Science and Society
Major 96 credit points – as for the minor with the remaining 24 credit points in advanced Science units
Extended Major 120 credit points – as for the major with the remaining 24 credit points in advanced Science units
In selecting units, students should seek the advice of the Science Studies Teaching Area Coordinator.
SOCIAL SCIENCE (X)
Minor 72 credit points – consisting of 24 credit points in each of the areas of Australian Studies, Political
Studies and 12 credit points from each of the areas of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Culture Studies and
Women’s Studies and 12 credit points chosen in consultation with the Social Science Teaching Area
Coordinator
Major 96 credit points – as for minor, plus 24 credit points chosen in consultation with the Social Science
Teaching Area Coordinator
In selecting units, students should seek the advice of the Social Science Teaching Area Coordinator.
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Bachelor of Teaching External Child Care Upgrading Program
(ED42)
This course is being phased out over the next year, and there will be no further intakes.
Location: Kelvin Grove campus
Course Duration: 2.5 years external
Course Coordinator: Dr June Kean
Total Credit Points: 144
Special Requirements
Applicants for the external upgrading program (equivalent to 18 months of full-time study) are required
to have had experience in an early childhood care and education service of at least the equivalent of one
year of full-time employment; and successful completion of the Associate Diploma in Child Care (BCAE)
or Associate Diploma of Education (TAFE) or a relevant qualification in child care, education, health or
social work equivalent to at least two years’ full-time study at tertiary level.
Course Structure
Year 1, Semester 2 (July-November)
Credit Points
EAB501 Advanced Child Care Development & Learning 16
EAB502 Advanced Curriculum Theory & Design for Child Care 16
Year 2, Semester 1 (February-June)
EAB103 Australian Families & Early Education 8
EAB503 Teaching Strategies for Child Care 16
Year 2, Semester 2 (July-November)
EAB504 Programs & Teaching Strategies for Children Under Three Years 16
EAB505 Learning Teaching & Integrated Curriculum for 3-5 years 16
Summer School (3 weeks within the November-January period)
EAB506 Field Project (Children 0-5 years) 16
Year 3, Semester 1 (February-June)
EAB144 Integrating the Exceptional Child in Early Childhood 8
EAB507 Early Childhood Leadership & Management
in the Sociocultural Context 16
Year 3, Semester 2 (3 weeks within the July-November period)
EAB508 Field Project (Children 0-12 years) 16