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Code SPAAQH

Catholic Studies Specialisation

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About this Specialisation

This specialisation satisfies the Study Component of Accreditation to Teach/Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School.

Covers a range of topics related to Catholic theology, culture of Catholic schools and the teaching of religious education. Please note that only baptised Catholics can teach religious education in Catholic schools.

Code SPAAQH

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECS4261Professional Engagement in Early Childhood Education15
CED4400Teaching About Sacraments in Catholic Schools15
CED4405Teaching About Jesus in Catholic Schools15
CED4410Teaching About the Gospels in Catholic Schools15

Students may complete EDU4227 Internship as an alternative to the units listed above, with the permission of the Course Coordinator/Associate Dean.

For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

This course is dedicated to producing quality graduates ready to take up employment across the early childhood sector including working with children in day care (birth to age four), kindergarten, preschool, pre-primary and years 1 to 3 in primary school.

Possible future job titles

Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Pre-Primary Teacher, Junior Primary Teacher, Pedagogical Leader.

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

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The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

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Fees & Scholarships

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Applying

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ECU Experience

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