Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is a four-year course, and is available on both a full time and part time basis. The course provides initial teacher education for people who wish to work in secondary school (Years 7-12) classroom settings, with a Humanities focus. It contains four strands:…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is a four-year course, and is available on both a full time and part time basis.
The course provides initial teacher education for people who wish to work in secondary school (Years 7-12) classroom settings, with a Humanities focus. It contains four strands: Christian Studies, Education Studies, Discipline Studies (including Discipline Content and Curriculum and Pedagogy) and Professional Experiences.
Students in the course complete a major of 8 units in a Humanities field and a minor of 4 units in a second area.
The maximum time allowed for the completion of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is 10 years. Extensions beyond this time may be approved where extenuating circumstances exist.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Teacher – Secondary Years (Years 7-12) in the nominated teaching areas.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to think creatively, be curious and innovate.
School-based placements
School-based teaching placements create authentic learning experiences and are integral to shaping teaching practice.
The Professional Experience Program (PEP) consists of 115 days of supervised practicum undertaken in a range of schools. Placements are available in the Christian, state and Independent schooling sectors in both urban and regional settings. Students are required to hold a valid Blue Card in order to engage in PEP.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) consists of 4 strands: Christian Studies, Education Studies, Discipline Studies (including Discipline Content, and Curriculum and Pedagogy) and Professional Experience.
As part of their Discipline Content studies, students complete a major of 8 units in a Humanities teaching area and a minor of 4 units in another teaching area.
In planning their courses, students must consult the Education Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
Recent secondary education
Applicants who have completed secondary education in the last two years and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.
Higher education study
Applicants with completed higher education study, and applicants with higher education study of at least one semester (full-time equivalent) who wish to transfer to or within CHC, are eligible for admission to this course.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) STUDY
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study of at least a completed Certificate III (with a GPA of at least 4.0, where applicable) and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.
WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE
Applicants with work and life experience who demonstrate readiness for higher education, including successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT), are eligible for admission to this course.
English language proficiency requirements apply to all domestic and overseas applicants for whom English is not their first language. The minimum English language proficiency requirements for entry to the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) are as follows:
IELTS (Academic) 7.5 (at least 8.0 for Listening and Speaking; at least 7.0 for reading and Writing)
ISLPR 4 (in each of the areas of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Christian Heritage College was established in the year 1986 and is located at Mansfield in Brisbane. It is a private educational institution that offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, education & humanities, ministries, social sciences and Christian studies. The courses are offered in the form of diploma, bachelor, associate degree, graduate certificate and graduate degree programs. Some of the areas in which these courses are offered are accounting, marketing, youth studies, human education, and practical and Biblical studies.
