Bachelor of Education (Primary and Special Education)
Australian Catholic University
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About
Prepare to be a primary teacher who is a specialist in special education, so you can nurture the development of those with a disability or learning and behavioural difficulties. By studying this course, you will also gain the practical skills to manage social, cultural and developmental diversity within the classroom.
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and the ACT Teacher Quality Institute require students to pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test prior to completing the final professional experience placement.
All students in initial teacher education courses must meet the LANTITE test standard prior to graduation. You need to demonstrate once that you have met the standard for each test component (literacy and numeracy) before you undertake your final teaching placement. Test results are transferrable and do not expire.
If you have not met the standard for either component after your first attempt, it is very important that you contact the Course Coordinator immediately to discuss your options.
Areas of study
Teaching in a primary setting.
Career opportunities
Primary school education, special needs primary school education, community centres for education, private colleges, inclusive education settings, advocacy, policy development.
Professional recognition
This program has been listed on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) accredited programs list and meets the teacher education component of the qualification requirement for registration (accreditation) as a primary school teacher in all states and territories.
By selecting religious education and/or theology units, you will be eligible to teach Religious Education in Catholic and other faith-based schools.
Practical experience
The Professional and Community Engagement program, embedded in the course, provides a number of opportunities for students to complete a practicum in a range of school and community settings. Minimum of 80 days of professional experience and five days of community engagement. Students must obtain a Working With Children Check before the first professional experience placement.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Essential requirements for admission
Questionnaire: You are required to answer a questionnaire about your motivation and suitability for teaching when you apply. Preview the teaching questionnaire.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: NSW: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC subjects, including one in English and two units of Mathematics Band 4. ACT: Studies in English (T); Studies in Mathematics (T).
Note: This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 entry requirements within the degree program by including a full year of discipline studies before applicants study how to teach.
Read more about admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education.
Other applicants
- Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience.
Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the ACU website.
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