Prepare to shape the minds of tomorrow and play a pivotal role in children's development with the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood). Upon completion, you will be eligible for professional registration as a teacher across Australia, qualified to instruct students from Prep to Year 6. Additionally, you will be equipped to work in primary school settings spanning from Prep to Year 6, as well as in specialized early childhood environments such as long day care centers, kindergartens, and pre-prep facilities nationwide.

This program serves as an initial teacher education course, providing eligibility for professional registration overseen by the Queensland College of Teachers in Queensland. Throughout your studies, you will demonstrate proficiency in meeting the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Career Stage, showcasing your readiness for the teaching profession.

In addition to cultivating the necessary professional knowledge and skills for effective teaching, the curriculum is structured to nurture dispositions conducive to active engagement and contribution within the teaching field, emphasizing a commitment to continuous professional development.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) integrates supervised assessable teaching practice in schools, with dedicated professional practice blocks incorporated into each academic year. These practical experiences offer numerous opportunities to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios, ensuring readiness for employment upon graduation.

Upon completing the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), you may pursue postgraduate study pathways tailored for registered teachers, available through CQUniversity.

Furthermore, this program offers specialized tracks, including a focus on English, providing sought-after expertise and competencies. For students within the Rockhampton Diocese, an option for specialization in Catholic Education is available, enabling accreditation to teach in Catholic schools.

Program Structure
In order to earn a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), you must fulfill the requirements of completing 32 core units.

Unit Details
For a comprehensive overview of the units offered in this program, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

Credit Transfer Guidelines
If you have previously completed coursework relevant to your enrolled program, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Upon completing the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), you will attain qualifications enabling you to teach in primary school environments spanning from Prep to Year 6, as well as in specialized early childhood settings such as childcare facilities and kindergartens across Australia.

To fulfill graduation requirements and obtain provisional teacher registration, you must participate in and successfully pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE). This examination, overseen nationally by the Australian Council of Education Research (ACER), is a mandatory step.

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; or completion of AQF Certificate IV or equivalent; or completion of an approved university foundation studies program.

For entry into the program, the following English language proficiency requirements must be met:

- International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): An overall band score of at least 7.5, with a minimum of 7.0 for Reading and Writing, and 8.0 for Speaking and Listening.
- Occupational English Test: Achieving Grades A or B in each of the four components.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: A minimum overall score of 75, with no subsection score below 17.
- Pearson Test of English Academic: An overall score of 54, with no sub-score less than 46.
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) / Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Obtaining an overall test score of 169, with no individual band score lower than 162.