Course
code: 1633 + Course abbreviation: BSc/BEd + Clayton campus + Contact: Ms
Jennifer Brown (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 units.
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 25 in units 3 and 4 English (any), and a study score of at least 25 in Mathematics Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology.
To
receive the awards of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education, a
candidate for the double degree must successfully complete units totalling 192
points consisting of:
(a) Studies in science (96 points). Students must complete a major sequence in
a science discipline (three years of study in a single discipline -- normally
12 points at level one, 12 points at level two and 24 points at level three), a
minor sequence in a different science discipline (two years of study in a
single discipline -- 12 points at level one and 12 points at level two), and
two additional first-year units. During their second year of study, students
must also complete the units SCI1020 (The design of science) and SCI2010 (How
science works). Students who have fulfilled the science core requirement by
completing MTH1030 or STA1010 can replace SCI1020 by an elective science
unit.
(b) Studies in education (96 points). Students must complete a series of units
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 methods and practice-of-teaching unit sets (A and B sequence =
method set) 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.
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 visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au/ or email info@education.monash.edu.au
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