Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Ourimbah Campus)

This program is available for continuing students only from 2010.

If you are interested in studying Early Childhood Teaching, please see the entry for the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)/Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/12216.html

The early years of any child's life are crucial to their later development- emotionally, educationally and physically. To be entrusted with teaching and caring for young children is an enormous responsibility but also a great privilege. Early childhood teaching is a truly rewarding professional career where you can really make a difference across a variety of sectors.The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) is a four year program that focuses on education from birth to eight years.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) program focuses on practical experience. Students will have access to childcare centres and schools through the Links program and professional experience, as well as access to Yerra, the on-campus Early Childhood Studies Centre.

This program has a strong creative arts focus which utilises a play-based approach. It also includes courses from sociology, linguistics, mathematics and technology, and quality teaching and learning studies.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) program prepares graduates to work as teachers in early childhood settings (birth to five years) and in schools (five to eight years).

Graduates qualify for employment in early childhood services licensed by the NSW Department of Community Services (or equivalent agency in other Australian states), Government, Catholic and independent schools. Employment opportunities exist in long day-care centres, pre-schools and schools (Kindergarten to Year 2).

Not applicable. Available only to continuing students.

Band 4 English for Secondary teaching; Band 4 English and Band 4 Mathematics for Primary teaching. Students who do not demonstrate this level on entry, including non-school applicants, will be required to complete an additional equivalent unit/s as concurrent study or demonstrate equivalent standing.

• National Police Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• Prohibited Employment Declaration
• Other

• • Participation in the Links Program
  • Computer Competencies
  • Child Protection Program

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on ‘How to Apply for Credit’.

Awarded on the basis of superior performance in the program.

The School of Education within the Faculty of Education and Arts is committed to achieving the University of Newcastle's number one strategic priority of making 'high quality education of professionals a defining feature' of study at the University. To achieve this strategic priority, our programs incorporate both traditional and innovative approaches to professional experience. Students will complete professional experience in relevant early childhood settings within the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) program.

Graduates of an accredited initial teacher education program will be eligible for registration with the NSW Institute of Teachers, and can pursue careers as teachers or educators in both the NSW Department of Education and Training, Catholic Education and Independent school systems; and in public and private sectors both nationally and internationally.

Prior to graduation, the NSW Department of Education and Training requires evidence that students have developed computer competencies in the areas of basic skills and pedagogy. Students are required to satisfactorily demonstrate these compulsory competencies by completing computer competencies as an additional program milestone requirement.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) program will additionally qualify for employment in early childhood services licenced by the NSW Department of Community Services (or equivalent agencies in other Australian states).

The Faculty of Education and Arts accepts the responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for international students, in liaison with the International Development Services Unit Support Team. This team offers practical assistance and advice to international students.

All new international students will be provided with an orientation of the Faculty of Education and Arts, and the University at the commencement of each semester.

There is a designated International Students Liaison Officer in all Schools within the Faculty of Education and Arts. This Officer is available to international students as a representative and also to seek guidance and advice from.

The Faculty of Education and Arts accepts responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) program is only offered at the Ourimbah Campus.