Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
(43A)
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Duration:
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4 Years full-time, part-time study available |
Location:
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Cradle Coast
Distance
Launceston
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Study Areas
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The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) provides existing and potential early childhood providers with higher levels of knowledge and skills to facilitate the provision of educationally sound programs for children from birth to eight years of age. In addition, the course will provide leaders in early childhood with competencies in teaching, leadership, management and administration.
The course content and practical experience provides theoretical and practical opportunities to practice what is learned in a safe and supportive environment.
Who should undertake this program?
- Child care professionals who would be considering their future as senior staff or directors of child services;
- Child care professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge, skills and understandings and obtain a higher qualification directly relevant to their work; and
- School leavers who wish pursue a a career in the field of early childhood.
- Those who wish to specialise in teaching in the early years at primary schools.
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Special Requirements
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No subject prerequisites apply, however applicants are expected to meet normal university entry requirements.
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Further study options
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Honours, Grad Cert, Masters, PhD
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Career opportunities
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The Bachelor of Education prepares students for teaching appointments in early childhood from birth to age 8.
The degree reflects recognition of the changing nature of early years' education and care. The early years of a child's life are crucial in their development and it is widely known that the quality of care that children receive in their early years makes a real difference to their development and later outcomes. Research shows that participating in a quality early childhood education program has ongoing benefits for children throughout their schooling and beyond, especially those from more disadvantaged backgrounds.
The degree reflects recognition of the changing nature of early years' education and care. The early years of a child's life are crucial in their development and it is widely known that the quality of care that children receive in their early years makes a real difference to their development and later outcomes. Research shows that participating in a quality early childhood education program has ongoing benefits for children throughout their schooling and beyond, especially those from more disadvantaged backgrounds. The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), prepares professionals seeking to bridge the gap between childcare and school, thus ensuring that childhood programs are educationally and developmentally rigorous.
The early childhood sector today seeks;
- early childhood providers who possess higher levels of knowledge and skills, specifically in curriculum, to facilitate the provision of educationally sound programs for children from birth to eight years of age; and
- leaders in early childhood who possess not only competencies in teaching and caring, but also in leadership, management and administration.
This degree offers opportunities for you to;
- plan a career pathway in the early childhood sector
- obtain teacher registration as an early childhood specialist
- develop and enhance your existing skills and knowledge of early childhood
Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) will be qualified to teach in public and private sector schools, and work in childcare centres and after-school care programs Australia-wide and internationally. Graduates are also highly sought in other employment sectors which include communication-based jobs in industry training, call centres and public relations.
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Further Information
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