Bachelor of Education (K-12)

CSU's Bachelor of Education (K-12) prepares graduates for flexible practice as teachers in both primary and secondary school settings.

Why study this course?

This course produces teacher-ready individuals who are reflective in their practice, will manage the changing nature of teaching, have well developed interpersonal skills and desire to put current developments in learning and teaching into practice.

Graduates from CSU's Bachelor of Education (K-12) will have a high school major in either Business Studies, English, Mathematics, Modern History or Science. The option of concurrently enrolling in the Bachelor of Educational Studies allows candidates to gain a second high school specialist area and five-year teacher registration. This innovative course aims to develop graduates who are sensitive to the community context in which they work. It also aims to promote personal and professional attitudes and values that will encourage an optimistic, ethically sound and thoughtful approach to the educational and personal development.

This course will be available in mixed-mode after third year to offer portability and study options for students. Some subjects in this course must be completed in Session 3 (November to February), where indicated in the course structure. Please ensure that for these specific sessions you are prepared to be enrolled in all three sessions for the calendar year.

Professional experience

Extensive professional experience in a variety of primary and secondary settings are included in this course. Students are advised to obtain a Senior First Aid Certificate and immunisations / screenings against infectious diseases (in accordance with NSW Health policy) prior to commencing school placements. Relevant police checks are compulsory and students are also responsible for any travel and accommodation expenses to and from their school placements.

Additional admission requirements

• Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership requirement   
• National Criminal Record Clearance

Professional recognition

This course is currently seeking re-accreditation with the NSW Institute of Teachers to 31 December, 2018. Graduates from this program will possess a teaching award that is recognised nationally.

CRICOS code

048239C

Graduation requirements

To graduate with CSU’s Bachelor of Education (K-12) students must satisfactorily complete 304 points and 320 points for the Science high school teaching area.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.