Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5)
Excelsia University College
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 02664K
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Degree (BECE) is designed to provide graduate early childhood teachers with the knowledge, skills and understanding to provide a quality early childhood education and care to young children in Australia.The course is designed to support childhood teaching students in building a deep understanding of child development, early childhood contexts, educational issues, teaching theories and considerations for the diverse needs of children, five years old and under.
Structure
192 credit points(32 units)
Subjects
- Foundations of Teaching and Learning
- Foundations of Early Childhood
- Christian Foundations of Education
- Growth and Development
- Educational Psychology for Early Learners
- Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Observation, Assessment and Prof Exp 1
- Ethical and Professional Issues in Education
- Curriculum Approaches for the Early Years
- The Young Child, Family and Community Relationships
- Early Childhood Literacy
- Creative Arts in Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Numeracy
- Social, Emotional and Behavioural Interventions and Prof Ex 2
- Teaching Students with Diverse Abilities
- Movement and Physical Education
- Developing Mathematical Concepts in Early Childhood
- Foundations of Language Structures and Modes
- Reading, Writing and Viewing in Early Childhood
- Science and Technology
- Multicultural and Multilingual Perspectives in Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Ethics, Administrative Responsibilities and Prof Ex 3
- Early Childhood Curriculum in Action
- Our Society and the Environment
- Assessment and RTI in the Early Childhood Profession
- Planning, Instruction and Assessment for Exceptional Learners in Early Childhood
- Engaging in Practice-Based Research
- Student Teaching in the Pre-K to Primary Grades
- Leadership, Creativity and Innovation
- Professional Experience Internship
- Formation 1
- Formation 2
Standard entry requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years. This also includes applicants who may have completed their senior secondary studies with a TAFE or VET provider within the last two years and includes applicants whose secondary education was undertaken interstate or overseas. Applicants with recent secondary education may be admitted to the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) if they have successfully attained the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate or overseas equivalent and they meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement.International applicants: International applicants may be admitted to the Bachelor of Early Childhood (Birth to 5 years) if they have successfully attained the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate or overseas equivalent and they meet the English Language Proficiency requirement .Overseas students applying for admission to Excelsia College courses must have reached the age of 18 years by the commencement of their studies. Excelsia College will not admit overseas students who have not yet reached 18 years of age.Language requirements English language proficiency. Applicants whose recent secondary education ( or equivalent) were taken in a language other than English will be required to demonstrate English proficiency. Specific English Language Proficiency requirements for this course are outlined below: Examination Minimum Score IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 6.0PTE Academic: 50 with no score less than 50 Other applicants Applicants with work and life experience Applicants who do not have a NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) or completed their secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaking or completed vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then can apply for admission using work and life experience.“Experience” could include a combination of factors which demonstrate readiness for higher education. Includes mature age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants with VET or TAFE studiesApplicants with a Diploma in Early Childhood from an Australian institution may apply for Credit for all First Year courses of the Bachelor of Early Childhood degree. Applicants who have partially completed an Early Childhood degree elsewhere may be considered for Credit for such courses.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Macquarie Park | Domestic: $36,319 International: $62,400 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Macquarie Park.
Available to: Domestic (FEE-HELP)
