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Structure
Subject Options
The STEM Specialised Pathway requires a minimum of 62.5 points of study with a STEM focus, as outlined below. Teacher Candidates follow either the Coursework or Research Option.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90778 | Primary Mathematics Education 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
The three Maths/Science extension subjects below replace EDUC90773, EDUC90376 and EDUC90776.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90834 | Primary Mathematics Education2 Extension | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| EDUC90860 | Science and Technology in Practice | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90835 | Primary Mathematics Education3 Extension | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Coursework Option
A STEM focus must be taken in the two capstone subjects.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90833 | Researching Education Practice (Primary) | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90769 | Education Research Project (Prim) | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Electives
Teacher Candidates may choose between taking the STEM‐focused elective EDUC90794, a Place Based Elective (with or without a STEM focus), or one of the Alternative Electives. Refer to the full elective list for subjects.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90794 | Science in the Integrated Curriculum | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Research Option
A STEM focus must be taken in the two research-focused subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90558 | Education Research Design |
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
Last updated: 18 December 2020