Course overview
Become an in-demand secondary teacher who makes a difference. In a supportive and collaborative learning environment, backed by world leading expertise, you will build your knowledge, resourcefulness, and creativity as a secondary teacher. Develop the practical skills to nurture and advocate for secondary school students with a disability or learning and behavioural difficulties. This course combines one discipline teaching area with special education giving you the ability to gain registration to teach in both secondary and special education settings. Expand your skills over time, from observing your mentor teacher, to co-teaching, through to planning for and teaching multiple classes a day.
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and the ACT Teacher Quality Institute require students to pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test prior to completing the final professional experience placement.
All students in initial teacher education courses must meet the LANTITE test standard prior to graduation. You need to demonstrate once that you have met the standard for each test component (literacy and numeracy) before you undertake your final teaching placement. Test results are transferrable and do not expire.
If you have not met the standard for either component after your first attempt, it is very important that you contact the Course Coordinator immediately to discuss your options.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
Education (Secondary), Education (Special Education).
Other Information
Professional recognition
This program has been listed on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) accredited programs list and meets the teacher education component of the qualification requirement for registration (accreditation) as a secondary school teacher in all states and territories. Students will develop knowledge and skills in the secondary curriculum and two specialist secondary teaching areas.
Graduates are eligible for registration as a secondary teacher in government, independent, Catholic, and other faith-based schools. By selecting religious education and/or theology units, you may be eligible to teach Religious Education in Catholic and other faith-based schools.
Practical experience
A minimum of 110 days (with minimum 30 days in special education setting) of professional experience and 35 hours of community engagement. The Professional and Community Engagement program, embedded in the course, provides a number of opportunities for students to complete a practicum in a range of school and community settings. Students must obtain a Working With Children Check before the first professional experience placement.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Secondary school education, special needs education, community centre education, private colleges, inclusive education settings, advocacy, policy development.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: NSW: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC subjects, including one in English. ACT: Studies in English (T), Studies in Mathematics (T). For a Mathematics major or minor – NSW: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2. ACT: Studies in Mathematics (T).
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- Strathfield (Mount St Mary)NSW