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: www.une.edu.au/pdal/programs/earlychildhood/index.php.
Teacher Registration: Students should note that teacher registration requirements vary from state to state. UNE bases its degree structures on the NSW Institute of Teachers guidelines for teacher registration (website: www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/). It is the responsibility of each student to check their eligibility to teach with the relevant state authority (including students who intend to teach in NSW).
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-time2 Years Part-time
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Commonwealth Supported Place2008 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | BEd |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Benefits | The course articulates with the Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) with Honours. |
| How to apply | All students apply directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must hold a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood comprising of three years of study recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the course. |
| Additional Requirements | Prohibited Employment Declaration and Probity Checks: 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, the University has guidelines regarding students undertaking field experience. All students are required to declare whether they are a prohibited person by completing a Prohibited Employment Declaration. In addition, the New South Wales Department of Education and Training has introduced probity (criminal record) checks for all student teachers participating in unsupervised situations with school students. Education Queensland and the ACT Department of Education require probity checks for all students undertaking any school experience in Queensland or the ACT. Students should be aware that they will be subject to criminal record checks on behalf of potential NSW employers after completing the course and prior to receiving clearance as an independent classroom teacher. |
| Practical, Clinical or Work 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. |
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall hold a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood comprising of three years of study recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the course.
2. Award of the Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3.1. shall be awarded the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education).
3. Course Requirements
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) a candidate who has been admitted under Rule 1.(a) shall pass 48 credit points including all units in Group 1A and at least 18 credit points from Group 1B.
4. Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rules 1.(a) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) three years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
5.1. Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5.2. Failure to meet professional experience and practice teaching requirements shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress.
6. Code of Ethics
Candidates are required to abide by the Code of Ethics for general contact with schools and professional experience as laid down by the school.
7. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1A
EDEC 400, 424, 427, 444, 493.
Group 1B
EDEC 416, 421, 442, 488, 494; EDUC 496; or any other unit approved by the school.
| Program of Study | Course cps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Core units: Complete all of the following units | 30 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| EDEC400 |
Young Children’s Language and Communication (Young Children’s Language and Emergent Literacy) |
6 |
|
| EDEC424 |
Early Education Leadership: People (Early Childhood Leadership: People) |
6 |
|
| EDEC427 |
Young Children Exploring their World |
6 |
|
| EDEC444 |
Young Children as Problem Solvers |
6 |
|
| EDEC493 |
Early Childhood Supervised Professional Practice 1 |
6 |
|
Elective Units Choose 18 credit points of Elective Units from the following: |
18 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| EDEC416 |
Young Children Discovering Multiliteracies |
6 |
|
| EDEC421 |
Young Children and the Creative Arts |
6 |
|
| EDEC442 |
Children, Childhood and Contemporary Influences |
6 |
|
| EDEC488 |
Young Children with Exceptional Development |
6 |
|
| EDEC494 | Early Childhood Professional Practice 2 |
6 |
|
| EDUC496 |
Special Topics (A) | 6 |
|
| Total | 48 cps | ||
Notes
Candidates undertaking the Primary pathway must complete the following elective units as part of the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) and the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education):
EDEC416 Young Children Discovering Multiliteracies
EDEC421 Young Children and the Creative Arts
EDEC488 Young Children with Exceptional Development
EDEC494 Early Childhood Professional Practice 2
Suggested Full Time Course Plan
For candidates studying Full-Time 48cps per year or 24cps per semester| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EDEC400 |
EDEC427 |
EDEC444 |
Elective |
|
EDEC493 |
EDEC424 |
|
Elective |
Elective |
For candidates studying Part-Time 24cps per year or 12cps per semester
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EDEC400 |
EDEC427 |
EDEC444 |
Elective |
|
| 2 | EDEC493 |
EDEC424 |
Elective |
Elective |