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Bachelor of Education - The Early Years

Testamur Title of Degree:	Bachelor of Education - The Early Years
Abbreviation:	BEdEarlyYears
UOW Course Code:	1816
CRICOS Code:	064117B
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words:	Education, Early Years Education
Total Credit Points:	192
Duration:	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Social Sciences
Intake Session(s):	Autumn
Delivery Mode:	On campus
Delivery Campus/UAC Code:	Wollongong / 755111
ATAR:	70
Additional Information:	Course Finder

Course description

This degree is an exciting approach to professional preparation of teacher qualified professionals in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, recognising the increasingly expanding and rewarding role of the Early Education Teacher.

The course recognises the significance of enriched educational opportunities and experiences for all children in the early years necessary to ensure their present and future health, development and wellbeing. It focuses on extending and enriching young children’s learning from birth through to five years and transition to school, providing children with opportunities to maximise their potential and develop a foundation for future success in learning.

The course focuses on the development of very young children being connected to family, community, culture and place. You will learn about child development, establishing respectful and caring relationships with children and their families, cultural and social diversity, early intervention, leadership and advocacy.

Professional Experience is the heart of our early childhood educator training. You will complete professional experience placements each year of the four years of the degree in a diverse range of settings.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

Course Structure

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
Year 1
EDFE101	Educational Foundations 1:Learning & Development	Autumn	6
EYIT101	Engaging with Technology in Early Childhood	Autumn	6
EYMP101	Early Childhood Contexts	Autumn	6
EYPP101	Play and Pedagogy	Autumn	6
EYCA102	Creative Arts in Early Childhood	Spring	6
EYFE102	Childhood Sociology: Children in the Family, Community and Society	Spring	6
EYLL102	Language and Literacy in Early Childhood	Spring	6
EYPD102	Observing Children	Spring	6
Year 2
EYCB201	Guiding Children's Behaviour	Autumn	6
EYDC201	Child Development and Care	Autumn	6
EYEP201	Effective Partnerships for Early Childhood Professionals	Autumn	6
EYPD201	Curriculum Content and Programming	Autumn	6
EDAE302	Aboriginal Education	Spring	6
EYHS202	Children's Health, Safety and Well-being	Spring	6
EYPE202	Physical Environments for Learning in the Early Years	Spring	6
One of the following electives:
EYEM202	Music and Movement in Early Childhood	Spring	6
EYEN202	Mathematics in Early Childhood	Spring	6
EYST302	Science and Technology for Young Children	Spring	6
Any 100, 200 or 300 level subject from Education or the General Schedule with Academic advice.
Year 3
EYER301	Educators as Researchers	Autumn	6
EDFE301	Educational Foundations 3: Sociology and Cultural Studies	Autumn	6
EYDC301	Birth to 3 Years: Physical Care and Development	Autumn	6
EYFE301	Early Intervention - A Broad Approach	Autumn	6
EYFE302	History and Philosophical Perspectives in E/C Education	Spring	6
EYLL302	Birth to 3 Years: Developing Language Interactions	Spring	6
EYMP302	Early Childhood Education and Care Services - Management and Administration	Spring	6
One of the following electives:
EYEM202	Music and Movement in Early Childhood	Spring	6
EYEN202	Mathematics in Early Childhood	Spring	6
EYST302	Science and Technology for Young Children	Spring	6
Any 200, 300 or 400 level subject from Education or the General Schedule with Academic advice.
Year 4
EYPD401	Early Years Project	Annual	12
EYTE401	Contemporary Theories and Practice in Early Childhood	Autumn	6
EYTS401	Transition to School	Autumn	6
One of the following electives:
EYED401	Special Education in the Early Years	Autumn	6
Any 200, 300 or 400 level subject from Education or the General Schedule with Academic advice.
EYLL402	Children's Literature in the Early Years	Spring	6
EYMP402	Advocacy and Leadership	Spring	6
One of the following electives:
EYER402	Researching Children	Spring	6
EYEK402	Engaging Koori Kids	Spring	6
EYST302	Science and Technology for Young Children	Spring	6
Any 200, 300 or 400 level subject from Education or the General Schedule with Academic advice.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

This degree is recognised by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority and is an approved early childhood teaching qualification for the purpose of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.

Dean's Scholars

A Dean's Scholars program is available. More information can be found here.

Honours

An Honours program is available. More information can be found here.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 4 December, 2013