Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Services)
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Overview
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood teachers work with children, families and communities to provide quality educational experiences for young children.
This unique Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) program is run by Warawara and the Institute of Early Childhood. The main focus is to integrate Indigenous perspectives in teaching. You'll undertake four 7-10 day blocks of classes each year and accommodation and meals are provided during your stay.
In this degree you'll study how infants play, explore, learn and develop and grow into healthy children. You'll undertake study specific to the learning needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and gain the skills to teach and work in long day care, preschool and child care settings.
Key features
- Exclusive program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- On-campus 'block structure' with accommodation and additional support is designed to help you complete your degree.
- Our students come from many parts of Australia and often become powerful advocates for children and their families as well as leaders in their communities.
Minimum course duration
3 year degree (over a four year period)
Location
North Ryde
Distance
Suitable for
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and want to work to foster learning in very young children before they start school.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
This is a Direct Entry program available only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required however, preference given to those who work in young children's services.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 44 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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Careers
Accreditation
Graduates from this program are accredited with the NSW Department of Community Services.
Career Opportunities
- Teaching in long day care centres and pre-schools
- Directing a child care centre or a preschool
- Owning/managing a child care centre
- Coordinating children's services for a local government area
- Advising in a government department
- Administration of children's services
Employers
- Community based and private providers
- KU Children?s Services
- Local government
- SDN Children?s Services Inc
Average starting salary
$42,000
Profiles
Our Expertise
A/Prof Alma Fleet
Associate Professor Alma Fleet has contributed to the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Services) since its inception, and currently coordinates the teaching of the degree.
Having been a teaching of children in several countries, and then joining Macquarie from the community-based college sector, Alma has brought a love of learning and learners to this position. Her doctoral work focused on the relationships between student teachers and cooperating teachers during practice teaching, an area of interest which continues to influence her work. She is currently working with a research team to investigate the professional pathways of the graduates from this degree.
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