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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.
From 2022, STEM Teacher Candidates who have not yet completed EDUC90778 Primary Mathematics Education 1 will take EDUC91080 Mathematics Education: Primary 1.
From 2022, STEM Teacher Candidates who have not yet completed the extension subject EDUC90834 Primary Mathematics Education 2 will take EDUC90773 Primary Mathematics Education 2.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91080 | Mathematics Education: Primary 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90773 | Primary Mathematics Education 2 | Not available in 2024 | 6.25 |
| EDUC90860 | Science and Technology in Practice | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90835 | Primary Mathematics Education3 Extension | Not available in 2024 | 6.25 |
Coursework Option
A STEM focus must be taken in the capstone subject.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91009 | Professional Learning Capstone (Prim) |
January (Online)
January (Online)
|
25 |
Electives
STEM Teacher Candidates complete one of the Alternative Electives. Refer to Pre-2022 Students page for the Alternative Elective subject list.
Research Option
A STEM focus must be taken in the two research-focused subjects (from 2023, Teacher Candidates who have not yet successfully completed EDUC90558 Education Research Design will instead take EDUC91197 Research Project in Education):
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC91197 | Research Project in Education |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Year Long (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
Last updated: 16 April 2024