Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Why study the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) at UNE?
After completing a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education), graduates may apply to continue studying for a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education). The course focuses on the birth to eight year old age group and is designed to be responsive to the diverse employment opportunities of early childhood teachers and related services. There is a primary pathway option within the BEd (ECE) course. See Early Childhood Education website at: http://www.une.edu.au/pdal/programs/earlychildhood/index.php.
Professional Experience: A 15-day professional experience is an integral part of the unit Early Childhood Professional Practice 1. It may be necessary for some students to complete another professional practice experience to meet the requirements of the State they reside in. The unit Early Childhood Professional Practice 2 incorporates an additional 15 days. Each professional experience will be undertaken outside each student's own worksite. If you are following the primary pathway your professional practice should be done in the early years at a primary school.
Career Opportunities
Early childhood teacher, early primary teacher, coordinator/leader of cluster of services, early childhood advisor for governments, professional development educator, child and family services manager, early childhood expert for projects and studies, TAFE teacher, community advocate.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time3 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported Place2007 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2007.How to Apply
Applications for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) are currently closed.
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| Official Abbreviation | BEd |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must hold a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) or equivalent. |
| Additional Requirements | Prohibited Employment Declaration: The Faculty of Education, Health and Professional Studies has introduced guidelines regarding students undertaking field experience in school and TAFE children's centres, in response to the NSW Department of Education and Training's requirement to meet legal obligations in respect to the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 and the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998. All new students who have a compulsory professional experience component in their course will be required to declare whether they are a prohibited person by completing and returning a Prohibited Employment Declaration with their Enrolment Form. A "prohibited person" is a person who has been convicted of a "serious sex offence" as defined under Section 5 of the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998. Probity Checks: The NSW Department of Education and Training has introduced probity (criminal record) checks for all student teachers participating in unsupervised situations with school students. It is possible that probity checks will need to be carried out prior to students undertaking any school experience in NSW. Education Queensland and the ACT Department of Education require probity checks for all students undertaking any school experience in Queensland and the ACT. Students should be aware that they will be subject to criminal record checks on behalf of potential employers after completing the award and prior to receiving clearance as a classroom teacher. |
| Academic Colours |
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 48 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 30 cps |
| Elective Units | 18 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |