CSU's Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) is an integrated program leading to the award of two degrees, and is designed to equip graduates for secondary science teaching.
This double degree offers majors in:
In addition to one of the majors listed, this course comprises core compulsory subjects, a minor sequence and a number of education subjects. Your double degree qualification allows you to be qualified as either a secondary science teacher for Years 7-12, or a secondary mathematics teacher for years 7-12.
Students will develop an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of much of modern scientific investigation, and will be highly employable graduates in the area of science.
The Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers to 31 December 2013.
CSU's Bachelor of Educational Research (Honours) allows students to select from a wide range of methodologies providing considerable flexibility in research design. Entry to this course is via the Graduate Certificate in Educational Research, which provides an introduction to educational research, an overview of common educational research methods, followed by a more in-depth focus on qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and the development of a research proposal and a literature review.
CSU's Science (Honours) program is designed to provide graduates with the opportunity to pursue research in agriculture, environmental science, viticulture, wine science, food science or science.
Further details are available from the Course Coordinator.
Wagga Wagga
4 years full-time on campus
70
036173D
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 264 points (33 subjects). Upon completion of the program, students graduate with two separate awards, BSc and BTeach (Sec).
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To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.
When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.
Refer to the workplace learning information for further requirements associated with studying this course.
On campus
Wagga Wagga
Session 1
Undergraduate
4 years full-time on campus
YES
70
These courses prepare graduates for a career teaching in a wide range of educational settings from birth through to primary and secondary school settings.
Teaching is the single largest profession in Australia, and the field of education continues to grow in size and significance, ensuring that skilled and enthusiastic graduates are constantly in demand.
The demand for teachers in TAS is significant. Over the next 10 years, major shortages of TAS teachers are predicted across Australia.
With schools across Australia likely to need 3 000 teacher librarians in the coming years, a CSU academic highlighted the growing shortfall when she addressed a Federal parliament committee in Canberra investigating the problem.
"If you enjoy a challenge, working with lots of interesting people, and want to make a difference, then this course is for you."