Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies(Pathways Program)

Course 487PP (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010 - Parkville
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Undergraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 250 credit points taken over 60 months part time.

Coordinator

Jan Deans

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:
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50

Second Year

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Third Year

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Year Long
18.75

Fourth Year

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Students may, if eligible, undertake
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Entry Requirements:

A diploma in Community Services (Child Care Services)

Core Participation Requirements:

This course is offered in distance mode but on-campus days require attendance.


For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Graduate Attributes:

University graduate attributes are available at http://www.unimelb.edu.au/about/attributes.html

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