Diploma of Secondary School Teaching (Specialisation)
Postgraduate
In Biloela (Australia)
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Biloela (Australia)
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Start date
Different dates available
Overview At a glance The Diploma of Secondary School Teaching is a professional development course designed for both primary school teachers looking to transition into secondary school teaching and secondary school teachers wanting to add a new teaching area or improve their knowledge in a current teaching area. Benefit from a unique model of supported on-site school and distance education involving expert school-based teaching staff on-site and university staff online. Study modes Distance Availability Distance Education Duration 2.5 years part time** Intake dates March, July QTAC Code Distance: 852055 ** It is possible to complete this course in one year of full-time study, however it is designed to meet the needs of currently employed teachers and is therefore available as a part time course taking a maximum of 2.5 years.
Career opportunities On completion of the Diploma of Secondary School Teaching you will be prepared to make the transition from a primary school teacher to a secondary school teacher or have acquired content knowledge to add a new teaching area.
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Subjects
- School
- Teaching
- Secondary
- Staff
- Part Time
- Primary School
- Primary
Course programme
To graduate with a Diploma of Secondary School Teaching you are required to complete seven units totalling 48 credit points to satisfy the Junior English and History and Junior Mathematics and Science majors, or six units totalling 48 credit points for all other majors.
Available teaching areas you can choose in the Diploma of Secondary School Teaching include:
- Biology (including Year 7 - 10 Science)
- Business
- Chemistry (including Year 7 - 10 Science)
- English
- Geography
- Health and Physical Education (including Year 7 - 10 HPE & Year 11 - 12 Physical Education)
- History
- Home Economics and Hospitality
- Industrial Technology and Design
- Mathematics
For example units you could study as part of the Diploma of Secondary School Teaching (Specialisation) course please click here.
As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note units are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of unit availability for your study. Please call 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding unit information regarding your specific application.
Residential SchoolsDepending upon the Major (Teaching Area) chosen, students may need to attend Residential Schools. Full details of any Residential Schools can be accessed via the on-line CQUniversity Student Handbook.
Diploma of Secondary School Teaching (Specialisation)