Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies(Pathways Program)

Course 487-PP (2009)

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Year and Campus:	2009
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Undergraduate

Contact

Education Student Centre

Alice Hoy Building

Course Overview:	The Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies Pathways Program is designed to give holders of a TAFE Diploma of Children's Services from a recognised TAFE the opportunity to upgrade their qualification to degree level by undertaking the BECS course part time and on an external basis. Students entering the Pathways Program receive 150 points credit towards the BECS course and complete the remaining 250 points externally, normally over four years. Students will have the opportunity to attend an orientation program at the commencement of Semester 1. An additional on-campus program will be offered in Semester 2. All subjects are offered in intensive mode. Completion of this course does not qualify graduates to teach in primary schools. There is no longer an intake into this course
Objectives:	The course is designed to meet the growing demand for early childhood educators who can work across a range of early childhood services. The general aim of the course is to educate students in early childhood studies and to provide professional training for students.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Pathways) course complete subjects in progression throught the year. Each subject will be taken within a six week study period. Students are expected to attend an "on-campus" day early in each teaching period ie Semester 1, winter intensive period and Semester 2. Dates and further details will be given to students soon after enrolment.
Subject Options:	First Year Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 465-325 CTP31P Curriculum 3-5 (FT) Not offered in 2009 12.500 465-122 CTP11P Teaching and Learning (FT) Not offered in 2009 12.500 465-223 CDS23P Play & Development (FT) Semester 2 12.500 465-222 CDS22P Socialisation and Identity (FT) Not offered in 2009 12.500 465-121 CFS12P Arts 1 (FT) Not offered in 2009 12.500 Second Year Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 465-323 CDS31P Language,Literacy & Numeracy (FT) Semester 1 12.500 465-434 ECP42P Administrative Processes (FT) Semester 1 12.500 465-326 CTP32P Curriculum Design 2 (FT) Semester 2 6.250 465-324 CDS32P Developmental Differences (FT) Semester 2 12.500 485-265 CFS21P Mathematics (FT) Semester 2 12.500 Third Year Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 465-312 Practicum 3 P Year Long 18.750 465-435 ECP43P Managing the Centre (FT) Semester 1 12.500 465-432 CTP41P Inclusive Curriculum (FT) Semester 2 12.500 485-368 CFS31P Information Technology (FT) Semester 2 12.500 465-430 CDS41P Social Diversity (FT) Semester 2 12.500 Fourth Year Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 465-419 Practicum 4P Semester 1, Semester 2 12.500 465-433 ECP41P Leadership & Advocacy (FT) Semester 1 12.500 465-431 CDS42P Assessment & Evaluation (FT) Semester 1 12.500 485-369 CFS32P Science (FT) Semester 2 12.500 465-436 Special Research Study P (FT) Semester 2 12.500 Students may, if eligible, undertake Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 465-437 Special Research Study P (Honours)(FT) Semester 2 12.500
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:	None

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