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Undergraduate

Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Teacher Education

2021

Not available to international students.

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Overview

CDU Reference

CDU Course Code

NTED01

Award

Undergraduate Certificate (Teacher Education)

Faculty/College

College of Education

Sector

Area of study

Education

The Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Teacher Education is a 6-month, 100% online course that equips you with core skills in pedagogy and offers a taste of studying a teaching degree. It is a direct pathway into related higher education courses, should you wish to qualify as a teacher.

During this course you will learn about pedagogical, professional and disciplinary knowledge in teaching and education. The course is designed to support your learning needs and develop your study skills.

On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Teacher Education, you'll be eligible to use the credits you've gained towards further study of a:

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Teaching (Birth-12 Years)
Bachelor of Education Primary
Bachelor of Education Secondary
Diploma of Educational Studies.

Advanced standing will be granted in these degrees for some or all of the subjects you have successfully completed. If further study is your intention, be sure to check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to determine how many credits you can transfer.

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email: student.central@cdu.edu.au Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call)

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent).
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 125 or higher.
Successful completion of a recognised tertiary preparation course.
Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

Overview

Course Structure

Course structure

This 40-credit point course consist of two (2) core and two (2) specialist elective units. This course consists of a combination of introductory and first-year degree subjects, designed to help you develop core knowledge in pedagogy and the necessary skills for successful university studies.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit type	Credit Points	Specific requirements
Core (2 units)	20cp	Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability
Specialist Elective (1-2 units)	20cp	Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from one of the following specialisations below: Early Childhood Teaching and Primary Teaching ECU100 Arts for Education ECU101 Health and Physical Education in Schools ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1 EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners Secondary Teaching ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise ENV101 Earth Systems ENV102 The Diversity of Life HIT137 Software Now IAS101 Indigenous Australia IAS111 Introduction to Australasian Literature IAS131 Colonising Australia IAS161 Language Studies 1 Chinese (Mandarin), Greek, Indigenous (Yolngu), or Indonesian IAS173 Drawing and Other Visual Representation Tools (repeatable) IAS181 Music Making and Theory 1 (20cp) LWA110 Legal History PSY140 Introduction to Psychology A SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173) SMA101 Mathematics 1A SPH141 Concepts of Physics EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners
	40cp	Total Credit Points

Entry Requirements

Study Plan

Study plan

Students Commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time or part time load.

Full-time Study Plan

Legend:

CO = Core Unit

SE = Specialist Elective

Semester 1		Semester 2
Year 1
CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability	CO
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability	CO
Specialist Elective 1	SE
Specialist Elective 2	SE

Part-time Study Plan

Legend:

CO = Core Unit

SE = Specialist Elective

Semester 1		Semester 2
Year 1
CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability	CO	CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability	CO
Specialist Elective 1	SE	Specialist Elective 2	SE

Course Structure

Fees

Course fees

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:

(a) Australian Citizenship; or

(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.

2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

Study Plan

How to apply

Domestic students - undergraduate studies

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC or TAS

SATAC

UAC

UAC is the application channel for residents of NSW.

UAC

If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.

International students

How to apply direct to CDU

Applications to CDU must be submitted online.

You will need a valid email address to create your online account.

Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.

There is no application fee when you apply online.

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