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Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies), Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | The Unaipon School
Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Education

Program Code: DBGM

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code: 424491

Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 61.70 (Internal)

Home Campus: City West

Program Length (in EFTSL): 4

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Program director/s

Note that Professor Peter Buckskin is responsible for the Aboriginal Studies component of this program and Mr Michael O'Donoghue is responsible for the Education component.

Aboriginal and Australian Studies   brochure (PDF - 1295KB download Adobe Acrobat)

Education brochure (PDF - 1295KB download Adobe Acrobat)

Aim

To prepare intending middle/secondary school teachers as specialists in Aboriginal Studies and a second teaching area who are skilled, committed and flexible professionals with the capacities to promote effective and inclusive learning in a variety of education settings and a range of community contexts.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:

Qualified for SACE; and
   Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at stage 2 level; and
   Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
   Obtained a competitive TER;

Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed the University Foundation Studies program.

Applicants are advised that a successful criminal history screening clearance is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Content/structure

The program is equivalent to four years of full-time study, that is 144 units.
The program includes courses in:

The emphasis in the first two years is upon Aboriginal Studies with the Education Studies being emphasised in the second half of the program.

Professional Recognition

Graduates will meet the academic requirement for registration as teachers in South Australia. However, applicants should note that there are other criteria determining eligibility for registration by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, which are outlined in the Teachers Registration and Standards Act 2004 and Teachers Registration and Standards. Regulations 2005.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.


Program requirements

Course name Area + Cat. No. Units EFTSL
FIRST YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)   
COMM 10324.50.125
HUMS 10094.50.125
HUMS 10354.50.125

Sub-major 1 (see Notes 1 and 2)

 4.5 

Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

   
LANG 20074.50.125
HUMS 20104.50.125
Aboriginal Studies elective (see Note 8)
 4.5 

Sub-major 2 (see Notes 1 and 2)

 4.5 
SECOND YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)   
COMP 10044.50.125
HUMS 10344.50.125
PHIL 10024.50.125

Sub-major 3 (see Notes 1 and 2)

 4.5 

Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

   
HUMS 20084.50.125
EDUC 10634.50.125
EDUC 41574.50.125

Sub-major 4 (see Notes 1 and 2)

 4.5 
THIRD YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)   
EDUC 40704.50.125
Teaching the Second Learning Area 1 (see Notes 1, 2 and 3)
 4.5 
EDUC 40944.50.125

Sub-major 5 (see Notes 1 and 2)

 4.5 

Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

   
Teaching the Second Learning Area 2 (see Notes 1, 2 and 3)
 4.5 
Reflective Practice 2 (see Notes 5 and 7)
EDUC 40434.50.125
EDUC 40714.50.125
EDUC 41624.50.125
FOURTH YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)   
Reflective Practice 3 (see Notes 6 and 7)
EDUC 405590.250
EDUC 40724.50.125
EDUC 41694.50.125

Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

   
Aboriginal Studies Elective
 4.5 
HUMS 30434.50.125
Constructing Curriculum
New title from 2010: Contesting Curriculum
EDUC 41584.50.125

Sub-major 6 (see Notes 1 and 2)

 4.5 

Notes

  1. Students may choose to complete:
    - a sub-major of 27 units (6 x 4.5 unit courses)
    - or a minor sequence of 18 units (4 x 4.5 unit courses) and a sequence of 9 units (2 x 4.5 unit courses).
    These must be chosen from courses that are included under what are designated 'Learning Areas' within the schooling sector and for which courses about how to teach those learning areas are provided within this degree (see Note 3 for the list of options).
    Currently the learning areas in schools which can be studied at this University include:
    Arts (dance, drama, music or visual arts), English, Mathematics, Studies of Society and Environment (including accounting, business studies, economics, geography, history, legal studies, social studies), Design and technology (including agriculture, home economics, information technology, design and technology), Science, or Languages other than English.
  2. Students should note that employers are likely to deem a sub-major in a learning area as a necessary prerequisite for teaching that learning area to Year 12; similarly an 18 unit sequence is likely to be the requirement for teaching to Year 10 and a 9 unit sequence to year 8; students are urged to take advice from the Program Director within the School of Education before making their selection of sub-major/minor to ensure that they are choosing wisely and establishing a strong case for future employment within the teaching profession.
  3. The options from which students may select 'Teaching the Second Learning Area 1 & 2' are listed below. The option selected must relate to the student's choice of sub-major or minors; both courses must come from the same Learning Area; students are recommended to check their choice with the relevant Course Coordinator or Program Director.
    Arts Education
    EDUC 4101 Arts Education 1
    EDUC 4103 Arts Education 3
    Design and Technology Education
    EDUC 4107 Design and Technology Education 1
    EDUC 4110 Design and Technology Education 4
    English Education
    EDUC 4035 English Education 1
    EDUC 4036 English Education 2
    Languages Education for Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
    Students interested in pursuing this learning area should consult with the Program Director
    Mathematics Education
    EDUC 4009 Mathematics Education 1
    EDUC 4164 Science and Mathematics Education 2
    Science Education
    EDUC 4014 Science Education 1
    EDUC 4164 Science and Mathematics Education 2
    Catholic Studies
    EDUC 1069 Catholic Studies 1: Scripture
    EDUC 2049 Catholic Studies 2: Theology
    Vocational Education and Training
    EDUC 4132 Vocational Learning in Schools
    EDUC 4135 Workplaces as Learning Sites
  4. EDUC 4094 Reflective Practice 1 includes 10 days of full-time activities in education settings. 
  5. EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 includes 25 days of full-time practicum in education settings.
  6. EDUC 4055 Reflective Practice 3 includes 30 days of full-time practicum in education settings.
  7. The prerequisites for the course EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 are EDUC 4045 Reflective Practice 1 and a total of 9 units of teaching area courses. The prerequisites for Reflective Practice 3 are EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 and a total of 18 units of teaching area courses
  8. Aboriginal Studies Electives should be chosen from the following and negotiated with the Program Director:
    COMM 2060 Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians
    COMM 3048 Australian Film and Literature
    HUMS 2011 Australian History
    HUMS 2017 Comparative Indigenous Studies
    HUMS 3014 Identity and Representation
    HUMS 4004 Social Work in Indigenous Contexts 
    NURS 1036 Cultural Perspectives on Health
    VSAR 3017 Indigenous Arts, Cultures and Design
  9. Students should note that not all electives will be offered every year.


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