Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education)

Australian Catholic University

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.

110 days of embedded professional experience, (with minimum 30 days in special education setting).

Year 2: 15 days, 15 days. Year 3: 15 days, 30 days. Year 4: 35 days.

All initial teacher education programs must include a defined period of professional experience, where pre-service teachers practise teaching in a school under the direct supervision and guidance of an appropriately qualified teacher.

Supervised professional experience is at the heart of all our pre-service teacher education courses and the faculty will find appropriate placements to suit the needs of your course.