Course
code: 1633 Course abbreviation: BSc/BEd Clayton campus Contact: Dr Deborah
Corrigan (telephone (03) 9905 2784 or (03) 9905 2819 for initial education
inquiries)
When students take the Bachelor of Science degree and the Bachelor of Education
degree in combination, they are able to complete both courses in four years of
full-time study at a normal course load for each year. A feature of this course
is its interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of some subjects.
The course is aimed at primary or post-primary/adult education levels. Upon
completion of the double degree, graduates will have a sound preparation for
entry into the science and/or education and training professions and have
developed a broad cross-disciplinary approach to professional development and
working in the community. Opportunities exist for further study.
Applicants must have satisfactorily completed the VCE or its equivalent and have achieved a study score of at least 20 in English in units 3 and 4, Mathematics Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology and a study score of at least 20 in any other two VCE units.
To
receive the awards of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education, a
candidate for the double degree must successfully complete subjects totalling
192 points consisting of:
(a) Studies in science (96 points). Students must complete a major
sequence (three years of study in a single discipline -- 12 points at level
one, 12 points at level two and 24 points at level three), a minor sequence
(two years of study in a single discipline -- 12 points at level one and 12
points at level two), and two additional first-year subjects. During their
second year of study, students must also complete the subjects SCI1020 (The
design of science) and SCI2010 (How science works).
(b) Studies in education (96 points). Students must complete a series of
subjects relating to the theory and practice of education, teaching and
curriculum. Practicum placements are also included.
Candidates intending to qualify as secondary teachers need to be aware that
their major and minor studies in science must satisfy the requirements for the
study of two teaching methods in their fourth year, and the requirements for
employment laid down by the Department of Education, Employment and Training
and non-government authorities.
Generally to qualify for a teaching method in fourth year, a candidate will
require a minimum of two years of full academic study in that discipline.
Progressively over the course, students will be completing more of the
education component, until the final year which will be entirely education,
including an extended teaching practicum. This practicum is a program of field
visits to different educational sites and includes structured teaching
experience. Students will be required to complete projects related to their
field visits. The visits are an integrated part of work in the Bachelor of
Education.
For
the education component of the double degree, students will choose either
secondary or primary education subjects. Secondary education subjects will be
offered at Clayton campus and primary subjects at Peninsula campus.
For the science component of the double degree, subjects will be offered at the
Clayton campus.
Secondary stream |
*Primary
stream |
First
year |
First
year |
Second
year |
Second
year |
Third
year |
Third
year |
Fourth
year |
Fourth
year |
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress. It is subject to change without notice. |
This course consists of four years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study taken on-campus, with school or industry visits for practica. The expected number of hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784, or visit the website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/
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