Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Why study the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) at UNE?
After completing a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), or its equivalent graduates may apply to continue studying for a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood ). 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. This degree provides the nessessary qualifications to take advantage of the new Government agenda to ensure that all children in the year before formal schooling will have access to high quality early childhood education programs delivered by a four year degree-qualified early childhood teachers, for 15 hours per week, 40 weeks of the year, in public, private and community-based preschools and child care by 2013.
This degree also provides the necessary qualifications for senior positions in early childhood such as, Director of a Centre and teaching in the VET sector.
Career Opportunities
Early childhood 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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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 3 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply directly to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BEd | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||
| Benefits | The course meets the previous study application criteria for the Master of Education with Honours (Early Childhood) |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply directly to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| 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. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Three 'professional practice' experiences of ten days each are integral to this course. These block days are informed by the eight (8) content units and are companions to the units. Each professional practice will be undertaken outside a student's own worksite or previous workplaces. Prohibited Employment Declaration and Probity Checks: In response to the NSW (DoCS) Department of Community Services requirements and the 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 prior to their professional experience placement. 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 or staff member in an early childhood centre. |
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| Academic Colours |
violet (BCC 179) |
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| Further Information | 
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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 shall be awarded the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).
3. Course Requirements
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) a candidate who has been admitted under Rule 1 shall pass 48 credit points including all units in Group 1A and one unit in Group 1B.
4. Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rules 1.(a) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a part-time candidate;
(b) one year as a full-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 416, 421, 424, 427, 442, 444, 488; PREX 914:0, 915:0, 916:0
Group 1B
EDCX400 or EDUC496 or EDCX571; or any other unit approved by the course coordinator.