C08002v1 Bachelor of Teaching in Secondary Education

Overview

This graduate-entry teacher education preparation course provides students with a qualification to teach in secondary schools. Students who have both the required undergraduate degree and specialisation subjects can complete the course in one year of full-time intensive study. The course is offered in a range of specialist areas.

The course consists of three components of study. The professional studies component is available in each of the specialisation areas and aims to develop the professional knowledge, skills and values needed by an effective educator in students' key learning areas. The education studies component provides research-based studies of educational theory and practice as a basis for professional decision-making in the school context. These subjects draw upon the foundation education disciplines of psychology, sociology and philosophy, as well as addressing the education of students with special needs. The professional experience component includes both campus-based and field-based experiences.

This course is a secondary school teaching preparation course. It is suitable for students about to graduate with a bachelor's degree and for mature-aged graduates who are changing careers and want a teaching qualification. It includes an intensive professional experience program where students spend up to 10 weeks in practical experience teaching and offers extensive, structured and closely supported experiences of secondary school teaching in different settings. The course has the flexibility to enable students who have most but not all the required undergraduate specialisation subjects to undertake the additional required subjects as part of the degree.

Course aims

The course aims to produce students who:

• are able to teach in a secondary school setting
• are reflective in their practice
• are able to adapt to the changing nature of teaching
• have well-developed interpersonal skills
• are keen to put current developments in learning and teaching into practice, and
• have a commitment to lifelong learning.

Career options

Career options include secondary school teaching in the chosen specialisations.

Credit recognition

Previous study is assessed at the time of application to determine whether completed study satisfies the subject specialisation requirement. Students who have both the required undergraduate degree and specialisation subjects receive 72 credit points in credit recognition. Students who receive less than the maximum 72 credit points in credit recognition are required to complete additional subjects in the specialisation areas. UTS assesses this after an application has been submitted.

Applicants can view the subject requirements for teacher accreditation set by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Education Standards (BOSTES) for each teaching area at:

Course duration and attendance

The course can be completed in one year of full-time intensive or part-time equivalent study. Students attend in weekly and/or block mode. Some subjects begin in the week before the start of semester.

Course structure

The total course requirement is 144 credit points comprising a maximum 72 credit points in credit recognition and 72 credit points made up of 14 core subjects, including two practicum-based subjects.

Course program

Example programs are given for each major based on a student receiving the maximum 72 credit points in credit recognition and undertaking one year of full-time intensive study.

Professional recognition

This course has received professional accreditation by the BOSTES as a recognised secondary school teaching qualification. To gain employment as a teacher in NSW schools, graduands must meet the requirements of the BOSTES, including language proficiency.

Other information

Further information is available from UTS: Education at: