Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)

Course Information

Please refer to the Edith Cowan University - International Undergraduate Guide

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)

Produces graduates with the knowledge, skills and attributes to work with young children (0-8 years) and their families in education and care settings. This degree provides an initial qualification for early childhood teachers in both: Child care settings which cater for young children 0-4 years; and kindergarten, pre-primary and junior primary settings which cater for children 4-8 years of age. Opportunities for students to make links between theory and practice through extended periods of workplace learning, in a variety of early childhood environments, are a feature of this course. Central to this course is an extensive program of Professional Practice in child care centres / kindergarten / pre-primary centres / primary schools / secondary schools which culminates in the Assistant Teacher Program in the final year.

Graduate Opportunities

This is an internationally recognised award that provides an initial qualification for Early Childhood Teachers in both: child care settings which cater for young children 0 – 5 years; kindergarten, pre-primary and junior primary settings which cater for children 4 – 8 years of age.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised by the Western Australian College of Teaching as meeting the requirements for registration as a teacher in Western Australia. The course meets the A* rating for employment in child care in Western Australia.

Careers

Child Care Professional, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher.