Education Studies - Secondary Teaching, Minor (0267)

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  • Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0267

Previous Code:  SM1142.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

The Education Studies – Secondary Teaching minor is comprised of the four initial subjects from the Master of Teaching (Secondary) or three subjects towards the Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM. These subjects are broadly structured for students to investigate the underlying principles and concepts in adolescent development, diversity and social justice, skills in the design of learning experiences along these principles, and putting their application into practice. Available to all students in a Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) degree, enrolment is dependent on the successful completion of 160 credit points in the undergraduate program.

Campus Mode Advice
Penrith Campus Internal Jaydene Barnes

Minor Structure

Students must successfully complete 40 credit points including the subjects listed below.

Subject Title Credit Points
TEAC 7004Adolescent Development and Teaching10
TEAC 7032Diversity, Social Justice and Learning10
TEAC 7027Designing Teaching and Learning10
TEAC 7108Professional Practice Community Engagement10
Total Credit Points40