Bachelor of Educational Studies
Associate Degree in Educational Studies [Exit Point Only]
Diploma of Educational Studies [Exit Point Only]
Associate Degree in Educational Studies AssocDegEdStud
Bachelor of Educational Studies BEdStud
Diploma of Educational Studies DipEdStud
On Campus - Albury-Wodonga
On Campus - Bathurst
On Campus - Port Macquarie
On Campus - Wagga Wagga
Online - Albury-Wodonga
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Course duration referenced below is the effective time taken to complete a course when studied full time (full time equivalent duration). At Charles Sturt the standard calendar refers to 32 points a session over a 2 session calendar year. The Actual Duration is the time taken to complete the course following the prescribed enrolment pattern. A course's actual duration can be affected by the session calendar (number of sessions undertaken per year) and/or mode (full time, part time or mixed) and credit packages which may have been granted unpon admission. Therefore, depending on the prescribed enrolment pattern, mode, calendar utilised and credit awarded a course may take less time or more time to complete than the duration noted as full time equivalent years. Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern to determine the actual duration of study.
Full-time: 1.0 year (or part-time equivalent)
Full-time: 3.0 years (or part-time equivalent)
Full-time: 2.0 years (or part-time equivalent)
Applicants for the Bachelor of Educational Studies must meet the following admission requirements:
An ATAR of 60 (including adjustment factors)
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
OR
Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
OR
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
OR
Two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience that demonstrates the development of literacy, analytical skills, and social-historical knowledge.
English Language Proficiency
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
Due to the general purpose nature of this award, credit arrangements will vary for distinct cohorts. Credit awarded will be determined by the Course Director.
Credit will be recorded on the students transcript as EDU28C Unspecified Discipline
While the number of points of credit awarded will vary from student to student depending on their backgrounds, the maximum credit which will be awarded is 120 credit points.
Standard Charles Sturt University Credit Policy applies: https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120
This course is an exit point only. Due to the general purpose nature of this award credit arrangements will vary for distinct cohorts. Credit awarded will be as determined by the Course Director.
The maximum credit which will be awarded is 64 credit points to be represented as:
EDU28C Unspecified Discipline - range of 0 to 64 credit points
This course is an exit point only and no credit will be granted within this program.
The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and Diploma [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
DIPLOMA OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
This course is an exit point only. To exit with this award, a student must complete 64 points (8 subjects or equivalent) taught by Charles Sturt, comprising:
At least 48 points (6 of the 8 subjects) in education-based or education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Director. The 2 remaining subjects are free electives. These subjects are normally undertaken at Levels 100 and 200.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
This course is an exit point only. To exit with this award, students must complete 128 points (16 subjects or equivalent) comprising:
At least 88 points (11 of the 16 subjects) in education-based or education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Director, including at least 4 subjects at Level 200 or above; and,
At least 64 points (8 of the 16 subjects) of subjects taught by Charles Sturt.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
For the Bachelor of Educational Studies, students must complete 192 points (24 subjects or equivalent), comprising:
Core Subjects
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities*
*Can be substituted for another Indigenous Studies subject.
At least 120 points (15 of the 24 subjects) in education-based or education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Director, including at least 4 subjects at Level 200, and 4 subjects at Level 300 or 400; and
At least 64 points (8 of the 24 subjects) from subjects taught by Charles Sturt.
Key Notes for All Students
The course retraining structures described in the following sections provide pathways for students to comply with accreditation requirements, but to graduate with one of the awards detailed above students must complete a minimum of 8 subjects at Charles Sturt.
Due to the wide variety of possible paths through these studies, it is not possible to specify a single enrolment pattern for students. Students will be advised by the Course Director about the subjects that best suit their needs and interests. It will be the student's responsibility to select subjects based on this advice, subject availability, prerequisites, assumed knowledge, and/or enrolment restrictions.
In general, it is recommended that students complete Level 100 subjects (e.g. EED1XX) before completing Level 200 subjects (e.g. EED2XX), and Level 200 subjects before completing Level 300 (e.g. EED3XX) or Level 400 subjects (e.g. EED4XX).
QUALIFIED TEACHERS RETRAINING COURSE STRUCTURES
The sections below outline three of the most common retraining course structures followed by students in this course: primary teaching accreditation, secondary teaching accreditation, and concurrent study requirements for Bachelor of Education (K-12), and Bachelor of Outdoor Education student cohorts engaged in studying for additional teaching area accreditation.
Accreditation note: the suggested study requirements (advised below) is provided to conform with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Subject Content Knowledge Requirements. Charles Sturt University is not the accrediting body for retraining teachers; this authority lies with the employing agency of the teacher. It is recommended that students seek advice from employers regarding specific requirements for all teaching or retraining qualifications and accreditation.
PRIMARY TEACHING ACCREDITATION
Relevant to: Qualified secondary school teachers retraining for primary teaching.
The following sequence of primary teaching subjects is suggested to provide accreditation for primary teaching:
6 curriculum area subjects (one from each curriculum area) at graduate-entry degree level; and
One professional experience subject.
You may also be required to study education subjects of the type described below if you have not already studied these in a previous degree:
Consultation with the Course Director for final subject selection is recommended before final enrolment.
SECONDARY TEACHING ACCREDITATION
Relevant to: Qualified primary teachers retraining for secondary teaching, and for qualified secondary teachers studying an additional teaching area. The advice also relates to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Teaching (K-12) seeking to add an additional teaching area to their study.
First (Major) Teaching Area
The subject recommendations below allow a student to meet the NESA requirements for a First (Major) teaching area. NESA requirements for a Major teaching area are:
The equivalent of three-quarters of a year (0.75 Equivalent Full Time Study Load EFTSL) of discipline study. In most programs, this equates to six subjects, with no more than two subjects at first year level and no fewer than two subjects at third year level. Curriculum studies in a new teaching area may also be required; and a professional experience placement may also be required.
Subject recommendations for a First (Major) teaching area include the following study structure:
2 Discipline subjects at Level 100
2 Discipline subjects at Level 200
2 Discipline subjects at Level 300
and
2 Curriculum Method subjects
and
1 Professional Experience subject
Subject selection should be made in consultation with the Course Director.
Second (Minor) Teaching Area
The subject recommendations below allow a student to meet the NESA requirements for a Second (Minor) teaching area.
The equivalent of a half a year (0.5 EFTSL) of discipline study. In most programs, this equates to four subjects; with no more than two subjects at first year level. Note that not all teaching areas can be undertaken as a minor.
Subject recommendations for a Second (Minor) teaching area include the following study structure:
2 Discipline subjects at Level 100
2 Discipline subjects at Level 200 and/or 300
and
2 Curriculum Method subjects
and
1 Professional Experience subject
Subject selection should be made in consultation with the Course Director.
Further details of the required content for discipline subjects for secondary teaching, as prescribed by NESA, are provided below.
Note: for some subject areas, additional study may be required to achieve the breadth of content required by NESA, and also to allow subject progression to meet prerequisite study for some higher level subjects.
PATHWAY TO THE BACHELOR OF TEACHING (PRIMARY)
Students seeking entry into the Charles Sturt Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) undertake the following course structure. All subjects have a value of 8 points.
Core Subjects [8 subjects]
COM120 Reasoning and Writing
SOC101 Introductory Sociology (HSIE)
PHL103 Theories of Human Nature or PHL101 Applied Ethics (HSIE)
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (HSIE)
SCI101 What is Science? (Science)
LIT114 Literature, Culture and Society (English)
EMA117 The Creative Arts: The Creative Process on campus or online EMA305 Thinking and Learning through the Arts in Early Childhood (Creative Arts)
MTH100 Foundation Mathematics on campus or MTH105 Introductory Mathematics or online EMC305 Investigation Maths, Science and Technology (Maths)
Primary teaching subject content knowledge subjects* [8 subjects]
Applicants for a graduate entry Primary Teacher Education degree require the following criteria to be met within their Bachelor Degree:
Undergraduate and or/postgraduate study that includes the equivalent of one year full-time study (or part-time equivalent) of subjects that identify with the NESA curriculum for K-6. At Charles Sturt this equates to eight subjects. Of the eight subjects, four need to be within one of the seven primary teaching areas: English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS/HSIE), Personal Development, Health and Physical Education PDHPE, Arts, Science and Technology or Languages.
This will form the basis for admission into a primary teaching area.
Students choose from the following two options:
Two Primary Specialisations (7 subjects)
" First Primary Specialisation#
o 5 subjects with 2 at 200 level and 2 at 300 level], and
" Second Primary Specialisation#
o 2 Subjects with 2 at 200 level
One Primary Specialisation plus electives (7 subjects)
" Primary Specialisation#
o 5 subjects with 2 at 200 level and 2 at 300 level], and
" 2 electives
Plus
EHR219 Games, Sport & Contempt Phys Activities or EEB309 Wellness and Wellbeing or EHR303 or Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity (PDHPE)
* Primary teaching subject content knowledge subjects would usually be completed in the second year of study (or equivalent for part-time students).
# Students choose subjects related to the Primary Specialisation teaching area (English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences [HASS/HSIE], Personal Development, Health and Physical Education PDHPE, Arts, Science and Technology or Languages.
Graduate education subjects* [8 subjects]
EED409 Learning and Development K-6
EEP427 Social Justice, Ethics and Inclusion
EML440 Primary English Curriculum: Understanding Language and Literacy
EMM418 Mathematics: Content & Pedagogy
EMS406 Science and Technology Curriculum
EMA410 Teaching and Assessing the Creative Arts
EMH419 Curriculum Studies: Society and Environment
EMR408 PDHPE Curriculum and Pedagogy
* Graduate education subjects would usually be completed in the third year of study (or as the final eight subjects for part-time students).
On completion of the above course structure: a student is eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), and will complete the following subjects to graduate with this award.
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) [8 subjects] - Enrolment pattern for pathway
64pts Graded Credit (Including EMM419) from B Ed Studies
EPT447 Professional Experience 1
EEB435 Indigenous Australian Studies for Teachers
EEB106 Community Cultural Education Program (0 points)
EML439 Primary English Curriculum
EMM410 Mathematics in the Primary Years
400 level Subject Primary Specializations subject
ESS419 Principles of Inclusive Education
EPT448 professional Experience: Effective Teaching and Assessment in the Primary Years [16 points]
PATHWAY TO THE MASTER OF TEACHING (PRIMARY)
Students seeking entry into the Charles Sturt Master of Teaching (Primary) undertake the following course structure. All subjects have a value of 8 points.
Core Subjects [8 subjects]
COM120 Reasoning and Writing
SOC101 Introductory Sociology (HSIE)
PHL103 Theories of Human Nature or PHL101 Applied Ethics (HSIE)
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (HSIE)
SCI101 What is Science? (Science)
LIT114 Literature, Culture and Society (English)
EMA117 The Creative Arts: The Creative Process on campus or online EMA305 Thinking and Learning through the Arts in Early Childhood (Creative Arts)
MTH100 Foundation Mathematics on campus or MTH105 Introductory Mathematics or online EMC305 Investigation Maths, Science and Technology (Maths)
Primary teaching subject content knowledge subjects* [8 subjects]
Applicants for a graduate entry Primary Teacher Education degree require the following criteria to be met within their Bachelor Degree:
Undergraduate and or/postgraduate study that includes the equivalent of one year full-time study (or part-time equivalent) of subjects that identify with the NESA curriculum for K-6. At Charles Sturt this equates to eight subjects. Of the eight subjects, four need to be within one of the seven primary teaching areas: English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS/HSIE), Personal Development, Health and Physical Education PDHPE, Arts, Science and Technology or Languages.
This will form the basis for admission into a primary teaching area.
Students choose from the following two options:
Two Primary Specialisations (7 subjects)
" First Primary Specialisation#
o 5 subjects with 2 at 200 level and 2 at 300 level], and
" Second Primary Specialisation#
o 2 Subjects with 2 at 200 level
or
One Primary Specialisation plus electives (7 subjects)
" Primary Specialisation#
o 5 subjects with 2 at 200 level and 2 at 300 level], and
" 2 electives
Plus
EHR219 Games, Sport & Contempt Phys Activities or EEB309 Wellness and Wellbeing or EHR303 or Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity (PDHPE)
* Primary teaching subject content knowledge subjects would usually be completed in the second year of study (or equivalent for part-time students).
# Students choose subjects related to the Primary Specialisation teaching area (English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences [HASS/HSIE], Personal Development, Health and Physical Education PDHPE, Arts, Science and Technology or Languages.
Graduate education subjects* [8 subjects]
EED409 Learning and Development K-6
EEP427 Social Justice, Ethics and Inclusion
EML440 Primary English Curriculum: Understanding Language and Literacy
EMM418 Mathematics: Content & Pedagogy
EMS406 Science and Technology Curriculum
EMA410 Teaching and Assessing the Creative Arts
EMH419 Curriculum Studies: Society and Environment
EMR408 PDHPE Curriculum and Pedagogy
* Graduate education subjects would usually be completed in the third year of study (or as the final eight subjects for part-time students).
On completion of the above course structure: a student with a GPA of e 4 is eligible to apply for admission to the Master of Teaching (Primary), and will complete the following subjects to graduate with this award.
Master of Teaching (Primary) [8 subjects] - Enrolment pattern for pathway
64pts Graded Credit (Including EMM419) from B Ed Studies
EPT447 Professional Experience 1
EEB505 Indigenous Australian Studies for Teachers
EEB443 Community Cultural Education Program (0 points)
EMH419 Curriculum Studies: Society and Environment
EMR408 PDHPE Curriculum and Pedagogy
EML530 Primary English Curriculum
EMM503 Mathematics in the Primary Years
500 level Subject Primary Specializations subject *
ESS509 Principles of Inclusive Education
EPT521 professional Experience: Effective Teaching and Assessment in the Primary Years [16 points]
PATHWAY TO BACHELOR OF TEACHING (SECONDARY)
Students seeking entry into the Charles Sturt Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) undertake the following course structure. All subjects have a value of 8 points.
Core Subjects* [4 subjects]
COM120 Reasoning and Writing
SOC101 Introductory Sociology (HSIE)
PHL103 Theories of Human Nature or PHL101 Applied Ethics (HSIE)
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (HSIE)
* The core subjects should usually be completed in the first year of study
Major/First teaching area content knowledge subjects [6 subjects]
Major/First teaching area level 100 subject
Major/First teaching area level 100 subject
Major/First teaching area level 200 subject
Major/First teaching area level 200 subject
Major/First teaching area level 300 subject
Major/First teaching area level 300 subject
Minor/Second teaching area content knowledge subjects [4 subjects]
Major/First teaching area level 100 subject
Major/First teaching area level 100 subject
Major/First teaching area level 200 subject
Major/First teaching area level 200 subject
A First/Major teaching area requires six subjects, with no more than two units at first year level and no fewer than two units at third year level.
A Minor/Second teaching area requires four subjects, with no more than two units at first year level.
Electives [2 subjects]
Students may select any subject at d level 400. The elective choices can be used to convert the Minor/Second teaching area into a second Major/First teaching area if two level 300 subjects in that teaching area are selected.
Note: A small number of teaching areas need more than the usual six subjects for a Major/First teaching area; due to the content requirements for these teaching areas and sometimes to allow a student to meet the prerequisites for the higher level subjects.
Graduate education subjects* [8 subjects]
Curriculum Method 1 (first teaching area Session 1)
Curriculum Method 1 (Second teaching area Session 1)
EED408 Successful Teaching
EED422 Child and Adolescent Learning and Development
EEP425 Critical Studies in Education and Practice
EEP424 Pedagogies in Diverse Classrooms
Curriculum Method 2 (first teaching area Session 1) or Education Studies Elective
EPT460 Professional Experience 1
* Graduate education subjects would usually be completed in the third year of study (or as the final eight subjects for part-time students).
On completion of the above course structure: a student is eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), and will complete the following subjects to graduate with this award.
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) [8 subjects] Enrolment pattern for pathway
64pts Graded Credit from B Ed Studies
EEB435 Indigenous Australian Studies for Teachers
EEB443 Community Cultural Education Program (0 points)
EEA406 Managing the Classroom Environment
ELN402 Literacy strategies for Learning
ESS419 Principles of Inclusive Education
ESC407 Classroom Technologies
Curriculum Method 2 (first teaching area Session 1) or Education Studies Elective
EPT449 professional Experience: Effective Teaching and Assessment in the Secondary Context [16 points]
PATHWAY TO THE MASTER OF TEACHING (SECONDARY)
Students seeking entry into the Charles Sturt Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) undertake the following course structure. All subjects have a value of 8 points.
Core Subjects* [4 subjects]
COM120 Reasoning and Writing
SOC101 Introductory Sociology (HSIE)
PHL103 Theories of Human Nature or PHL101 Applied Ethics (HSIE)
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (HSIE)
* The core subjects should usually be completed in the first year of study
Major/First teaching area content knowledge subjects [6 subjects]
Major/First teaching area level 100 subject
Major/First teaching area level 100 subject
Major/First teaching area level 200 subject
Major/First teaching area level 200 subject
Major/First teaching area level 300 subject
Major/First teaching area level 300 subject
Minor/Second teaching area content knowledge subjects [4 subjects]
Major/First teaching area level 100 subject
Major/First teaching area level 100 subject
Major/First teaching area level 200 subject
Major/First teaching area level 200 subject
A First/Major teaching area requires six subjects, with no more than two units at first year level and no fewer than two units at third year level.
A Minor/Second teaching area requires four subjects, with no more than two units at first year level.
Electives [2 subjects]
Students may select any subject at d level 400. The elective choices can be used to convert the Minor/Second teaching area into a second Major/First teaching area if two level 300 subjects in that teaching area are selected.
Note: A small number of teaching areas need more than the usual six subjects for a Major/First teaching area; due to the content requirements for these teaching areas and sometimes to allow a student to meet the prerequisites for the higher level subjects.
Graduate Education Subjects* [8 subjects]
Curriculum Method 1 (First teaching area Session 1)
Curriculum Method 1 (Second teaching area Session 1)
EED408 Successful Teaching
EED422 Child and Adolescent Learning and Development
EEP425 Critical Studies in Education and Practice
EEP424 Pedagogies in Diverse Classrooms
Curriculum Method 2 (first teaching area Session 1) or Education Studies Elective
EPT460 Professional Experience 1
* Graduate education subjects would usually be completed in the third year of study (or as the final eight subjects for part-time students).
On completion of the above course structure: a student with a GPA of e 4 is eligible to apply for admission to the Master of Teaching (Secondary), and will complete the following subjects to graduate with this award.
Master of Teaching (Secondary) [8 subjects] Enrolment pattern for pathway
64pts Graded Credit from B Ed Studies
EEB505 Indigenous Australian Studies for Teachers
EEB443 Community Cultural Education Program (0 points)
EEA501 Managing the Classroom Environment
ELN502 Literacy strategies for Learning
ESS509 Principles of Inclusive Education
ESC515 Classroom Technologies
Curriculum Method 2 (first teaching area Session 1) or Education Studies Elective
EPT522 professional Experience: Effective Teaching and Assessment in the Secondary Context [16 points]
TEACHING AREA SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
SECONDARY ENGLISH DISCIPLINE SUBJECTS
Major / first teaching area in secondary school:
A major in English with at least three subjects of a strong core of textual studies including literature. Other subjects may include studies in communications, creative writing, linguistics, media studies, film studies, drama/performance arts studies.
Minor / second teaching area in secondary school:
A minor in English including at least two subjects of a strong core of textual studies including literature. Other subjects may include studies in communications, creative writing, linguistics, media studies, or film studies, drama/performance arts studies.
SECONDARY MATHEMATICS DISCIPLINE SUBJECTS
Major / first teaching area in secondary school:
A major in pure or applied mathematics that must include algebra and calculus. Only one subject of statistics may be counted provided it is studied as a stand-alone subject.
Engineering subjects may be considered upon review of subject outlines for appropriate mathematical content.
Minor / second teaching area in secondary school:
A minor in pure or applied mathematics that must include algebra and calculus. Only one subject of statistics may be counted provided it is studied as a stand-alone subject.
Engineering subjects may be considered upon review of subject outlines for appropriate mathematical content.
SECONDARY SCIENCE DISCIPLINE SUBJECTS
Science constitutes of five separate disciplines: biology, chemistry, physics, Earth and environmental science, and investigating science. Requirements are for a subject major in one of these disciplines are outlined below.
Note: NESA do not allow Science as a Second (Minor) teaching area (effective from 2018).
Major / first teaching area in:
Biology
A major in science: including four biology subjects including at least two subjects at 200 level or above.
Chemistry
A major in science: including four chemistry subjects, which is to include at least two level 200 subjects (or above). Engineering subjects may be considered upon review of subject outlines for appropriate chemistry content.
Physics
A major in science including at least four physics subjects, which is to include at least two level 200 subjects (or above). Engineering subjects may be considered upon review of subject outlines for appropriate physics content.
Earth and Environmental Science
A major in science including three earth & environmental science subjects, which is to include at least two level 200 subjects (or above), and one biology subject.
Investigating Science
A major in science including two subjects in general, interdisciplinary or applied science and one subject in each of chemistry, physics, earth & environmental science, and biology. Engineering subjects may be considered upon review of subject outlines for appropriate science content.
SECONDARY HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE) DISCIPLINE SUBJECTS
Human Society and Its Environment constitutes 9 separate disciplines. Charles Sturt provides appropriate studies which supports 7 of these, i.e. business studies, economics, geography, legal studies, modern history, society and culture, Aboriginal studies and studies of religion. Requirements for a subject major or minor in one of these disciplines are outlined below.
Major / first teaching area
Business Studies
A major in business related studies, including at least finance or accounting subject and one subject of business management, with the remaining studies drawn from: business law (Australian/ English), economics, human resource management, industrial relations, marketing, finance, accounting and business management.
Economics
A major in economics.
Geography
A major in geography that includes subjects in both physical and human geography. Earth & environmental science subjects may be considered upon review of subject outlines for appropriate discipline knowledge.
Legal Studies
A major in law or legal studies including the Australian legal system.
Modern History
A major in history drawn from areas such as Australian history, contact and Aboriginal history, early modern history, historiography and modern history. One ancient or medieval history subject must be included.
Society & Culture
A major in social sciences including at least one sociology subject and the remaining subjects drawn from areas such as Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asian or Pacific studies, civics, cultural studies, government, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion studies, social communication and sociology.
Aboriginal Studies
A major in Aboriginal studies, drawn from areas such as Aboriginal Peoples relationship to Country; contact, colonisation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures; government policies affecting Aboriginal Peoples including Segregation, Assimilation and Aboriginal Self-Determination; the Land Rights movement and the recognition of native title; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander literature and oral expression; Aboriginal languages and cultures.
Studies of Religion
A major in the study of religion including comparative religions and culture.
Minor / second teaching area
Business Studies
A minor in business related studies, including at least one finance or accounting subject and one subject on business management, with the remaining subjects drawn from: business law (Australian/ English), economics, human resource management, industrial relations, marketing, finance, accounting and business management.
Economics
A minor in economics.
Geography
A minor in geography that includes subjects in both physical and human geography. Earth & environmental science subjects may be considered upon review of subject outlines for appropriate discipline knowledge.
Legal Studies
A minor in law or legal studies including the Australian legal system.
Modern History
A minor in history drawn from areas such as Australian history, contact and Aboriginal history, early modern history, historiography and modern history. One ancient or medieval history subject must be included.
Society & Culture
A minor in social sciences including at least one sociology subject and the remaining subjects drawn from areas such as Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asian or Pacific studies, civics, cultural studies, government, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion studies, social communication and sociology.
Aboriginal Studies
A minor in Aboriginal studies drawn from areas such as Aboriginal Peoples relationship to Country; contact, colonisation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures; government policies affecting Aboriginal Peoples including Segregation, Assimilation and Aboriginal Self-Determination; the Land Rights movement and the recognition of native title; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander literature and oral expression; Aboriginal languages and cultures.
Studies of Religion
A minor in the study of religion including comparative religions and culture.
SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED STUDIES (TAS) DISCIPLINE SUBJECTS
TAS constitutes 11 separate disciplines. Charles Sturt provides appropriate studies in support of 7 of these, namely Agriculture, Computing Technology Information Systems, Computing Technology Software Design, Design & Technology, Industrial Technology, Graphics and Multimedia and Food Technology.
Requirements for a subject major or minor in the one of these disciplines are outlined below.
Major / first teaching area in:
Agriculture
A major in agriculture in an area such as agricultural science, agricultural technology, horticulture, agronomy, primary industries and rural science. The major must include studies of plants and animals, animal care, agricultural enterprises, chemical safety.
Information Processes and Technology
A major in computing or computing technology including at least two subjects that develop skills in information and communications technologies and information systems, e.g. database design including relational databases and communication systems/networking, coding and systems management, and skills in designing and producing digital products including non-visual programming languages.
Software Design and Development
A major in computing or computing technology including at least subjects that develop skills in the design and development of software for example programming in a computer-based language and system analysis, design, development and testing.
Design & Technology
A major in areas such as architecture, agriculture, computing studies, engineering, fashion design, graphic design, industrial design, interior design, landscape design, multimedia, product design and system design.
The major must include two subjects of practical application in designing and hands on producing in two or more of the following technology related areas: agriculture, food technologies, digital technologies, engineering systems, material technologies (electronics, graphics, metal, multimedia, polymers, timber, textiles) including evidence of the use of tools, equipment and techniques to a high level in the production of working solutions to design challenges.
Food Technology
A major in food in areas such as dietetics, nutrition, food technology, food science or other relevant studies. The major must include studies of the Australian food industry, food manufacture, food product development and nutrition.
Industrial Technology
A major in areas such as industrial design, industrial technology, technics or mechanical, civil, electrical, software engineering. The major must include studies in areas such as timber, metals, polymers, composites, electronics, technical drawing and engineering using resistant materials.
Minor / second teaching area in:
Agriculture
A minor in agriculture in an area such as agricultural science, agricultural technology, horticulture, agronomy, primary industries and rural science. The minor must include studies of plants and animals, animal care, agricultural enterprises, chemical safety.
Information Processes and Technology
A minor in computing or computing technology including at least two subjects that develop skills in information and communications technologies and information systems, e.g. database design including relational databases and communication systems/networking, coding and systems management, and skills in designing and producing digital products including non-visual programming languages.
Software Design and Development
A minor in computing or computing technology including at least two subjects that develop skills in the design and development of software for example programming in a computer-based language and system analysis, design, development and testing.
Food Technology
A minor in food in areas such as dietician, nutritionist, food technology, food science or other relevant studies. The minor must include studies of the Australian food industry, food manufacture, food product development and nutrition.
Due to the wide variety of possible paths through the Bachelor of Education Studies, it is not possible to specify an enrolment pattern. Students will receive advice from the Course Director (B Ed Studies) or relevant Course Director (Secondary or Primary) about subjects that best suit their needs and interests. It will be the student's responsibility to select subjects based on this advice, subject availability, prerequisites, assumed knowledge, and/or enrolment restrictions.
The Bachelor of Educational Studies Articulated Set is not professionally accredited as a teaching qualification.
For existing qualified teachers this program is a pathway for adding an additional teaching area. On completion of the course existing teachers need to present this qualification to individual State and Territory Accrediting Teacher Education authorities for individual assessment/recognition.
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.