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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Teaching

Official Abbreviation BBus/BTeach
Course Type Undergraduate
Commencing
Responsible Campus Admission Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Course Duration
  • 4 Years Full-time
  • Up to 10 years Part-time
2008 UAI 75
2008 OP 12
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 192
Overview

Teaching is a rewarding career choice for those who enjoy being part of children's development. The professional skills learned will be valued by the community and will bring teachers into contact with people of all ages. Teachers are members of one of the largest professions of our society. The degree will give students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become a successful secondary teacher. Students are encouraged to be independent learners who are able to adapt efficiently and constructively to meet the changes which occur in the teaching profession.

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: http://www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/). It is the responsibility of each students to check their eligibility to teach with the relevant state authority (including students who intend to teach in NSW).

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

Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is two units of English and two units of Mathematics.

Career Opportunities

Secondary teacher

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

The professional experience or practicum is a pivotal part of any pre-service teacher education program. Experienced teachers within schools are selected to function as school-based educators of student teachers in supervising the practicum. Students are supported in not only developing essential teaching competencies, but also in thoughtfully combining those practical experiences with theoretical frameworks developed within academic units. Each curriculum area has associated practicum requirements and the co-ordination of enrolment in such linked units is required. Students are required to complete 60 days of supervised professional experience (Practicum 1 - 20 days; Practicum 2 - 20 days; Practicum 3 - 20 days). This time may be structured partly in a dispersed days pattern (internals only) and as block practica of up to four weeks' duration. In addition, students will have the option to select an elective unit within their program which will provide them with an additional 20 days of professional experience. Generally, external candidates are permitted to undertake the practicum in an approved school of their own choice.

Prohibited Employment Declaration and Probity Checks: In response to the New South Wales 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 Faculty of Education, Health and Professional Studies 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 ACT Department of Education require probity checks for all students undertaking any school experience in Queensland or ACT. Probity checks may be carried out prior to students undertaking any school experience. Candidates should be aware that they will be subject to probity checks on behalf of potential employers after completing the course and prior to receiving clearance to function as an independent classroom teacher.

Scholarships

The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.

Further Information

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These Course Rules & Plans are ONLY to be used if you Commenced, Transferred or Changed Versions in the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Teaching in 2009.

1. General
(a) The award shall be administered by the Combined Degrees in Education Management Committee.

2. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Undergraduate Admission Rules).

3. Award of the Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 4 shall be awarded the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Teaching.

4. Course Requirements
4.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 192 credit points as specified in Rules 4.3. 4.4. 4.5 and 8.

4.2. Candidates must also demonstrate the equivalent of HSC English Standard Band 4. Candidates who have not completed this special requirement prior to admission to the course will be required to satisfactory demonstrate this literacy competency during specific units in the course or by successfully completing an approved tests in literacy or equivalent.

4.3. The business component of the combined degree shall total at least 96 credit points and comprise:
(a) (i) 30 credit points from Group 1A;
(ii) 6 credit points from Group 1B;
(iii) 36 credit points from one of the major curriculum areas in Group 2, named in Rule 4.3 (b) of which at least 18 credit points shall be at 300 level;
(iv) 24 credit points from one of the minor curriculum areas in Group 2, which includes not more than 12 credit points at 100 level. The minor curriculum area must be different from the major curriculum area.
(b) Majors include:
(i) Economics;
(ii) Business Studies;
(iii) Legal Studies.

4.4. The teaching component of the combined degree shall total at least 96 credit points including 60 days of professional experience and comprise:
(a) 48 credit points from Group 3;
(b) at least 24 credit points from Group 4
(c) at least 24 credit points from Group 5
(d) all units in Group 6

4.5 (i) Candidates completing 24 credit points from Group 4 must complete 24 credit points from Group 5 including at least 6 credit points from each of Groups 5A, 5B and 5C; or

 

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5. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) five years as a full-time candidate;
(b) 10 years as a part-time candidate.

6. Progress and Conduct
Failure in any professional experience component of the award or breaches of professional conduct requirements or unethical conduct during the practical experience component shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress under the University General Rule 4.

7. 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.

8. Units Offered
Group 1A
AFM 101; ECON 101, 102; MM 110, 200.
Group 1B
QM 161; LS 100, 251.

Group 2
Schedule of Curriculum Areas

Major Curriculum Areas

Economics
ECON 201, 202; plus four units from:ECON 144/244, 303, 307, 311, 314, 317, 319, 320; QM 262.
Business Studies
AFM 324; MM 105, 321, 300; plus two units from: AFM 219; EBUS 201; ECON 207/307, 223, 251/351; MM 202, 213/313, 214/314, 223, 318, 220, 311, 316, 318, 320, 322; IDIG304.
Legal Studies
six units from: GEPL 335; LS 251, 250, 264, 335, 341, 370, 377;
or, in each major curriculum area, any other unit approved by the Course Coordinator..

Minor Curriculum Areas

Aboriginal Studies
ABEN 373; EDCX309, 315; HIST354; IDIG100, 101, 300, 301, 302, 303, 306 312; PEAC106
Business Studies
AFM 219, 324; EBUS 201; ECON 207/307, 223, 251/351; MM 105, 202, 213/313, 214/314, 220, 223, 300, 311, 316, 318, 320, 321, 322.
Economics
ECON 144/244, 201, 202, 203, 207/307, 245/345, 246/346, 248/348, 249/349, 250/350, 251, 311, 314, 317, 319, 320.
English (7–10)
ENGL101, 102; and two units from: ABEN 373; ARTS301; COMM 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385; ECT 303; ENCO 306, 307, 308, 310, 326; ENGL 304, 305, 341, 351, 361, 372, 375; WGCO 327, 388.
Geography
GEPL111, 112; and two units from: GEPL 303, 304, 305, 307, 311, 314, 316, 322, 324, 341, 344, 352, 361.
Ancient History
ANCH 110, 111, 304, 305, 305, 312, 314, 322, 324, 325, 351; ARPA 101, 102, 104, 304, 326
Modern History
 HIST 111, 150, 151, 165, 195, 304, 305, 307, 308, 318, 324, 328, 329, 330, 338, 339, 342, 351, 354, 357, 361, 366, 367, 368, or one from HIST333, 335, 337, 376.
Legal Studies
GEPL335; LS 251, 250, 264, 335, 341, 370, 377.
Society and Culture
4 units from one of the subjects: Aboriginal Studies, Archaeology, Asian or Pacific Studies, Civics-Government-Politics, Modern History, Philosophy, Religion Studies, Sociology; or 4 units available from the curriculum area Society and Culture, subject to rule 4.3a

Aboriginal Studies IDIG100, 101, 300, 301, 302, 303, 306, 312; ABEN373; EDCX309, 315; HIST354; LING366; PEAC106

Archaeology ARPA101, 104, 302, 304, 351, 352, 381.

Asian and Pacific Studies PAIS113, 306, 316, 318, 351, 352, 361, 362, 363, 380.

Civics-Government-Politicis PAIS101, 102, 103, 113, 306, 308, 314, 315, 316, 318, 320. 351, 352, 361, 362, 363, 365, 370, 375, 380.

Media Studies ENGL102; COMM120, 323.

Modern History HIST111, 150, 151, 165, 195, 304, 305, 307, 308, 318, 324, 328, 329, 330, 338, 339, 342, 351, 354, 357, 361, 366, 367, 368, or one from HIST 333, 335, 337, 376.

Philosophy PHIL101, 102, 150, 151, 303, 313, 323, 342, 343, 363, 366, 375, 385.

Psychology: one unit from PSYC101, 102 or 103

Religion Studies HIST181, 182, 343, 367, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388; PHIL303, 313.

Social Communication COMM323; ENCO326

Sociology SOCY100, 101, 307, 313, 317, 319, 321, 332, 333, 336, 340, 341, 344, 354, 356, 360, 382, 390; CRIM100, 364; ARPA352; EDCX309, 315; IDIG306; PAIS 306, 318, 351, 352, 361, 362, 363.

Studies in Religion HIST181, 182, 343, 367, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388; PHIL303, 313;

or, in each minor curriculum area, any other unit approved by the Course Coordinator.

Group 3 - Compulsory Teaching Units

EDCX400, EDCX401; EDEE400; EDLT400; EDSP400; EDSP422; EDUC403; EDUC414


Group 4 - Curriculum Areas

EDEE924, EDEE925, EDSS968, EDSS969, EDCX982, EDSS971, EDSS972, EDSS975, EDSS976, EDSS977, EDSS978, EDSS979.

Group 5 - Elective Teaching Units

Group 5A:

EDCX410, EDCX423, EDCX455, EDCX447, EDCX435, EDCX466, EDUC410, EDUC428

Group 5B:

EDAE417; EDEE420, EDEE421; EDIT413, EDIR415; EDLA403; EDME411; EDME433; EDPE443, EDPE447; EDSE453; EDSS473, EDSS475

Group 5C:

EDLT420; EDSP444;

or any other unit approved by the Course Coordinator

Group 6—Curriculum Areas

PREX901, 902, 903

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