CSU will launch two new flexible education-based courses next year, allowing students to study either on campus or online. Photo: Jarryd Rowley.
With teacher shortages plaguing classrooms nationwide, Charles Sturt University has announced the launch of two new flexible education-based courses.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) will be tailored to a more modern education standing, with the first intake of students being accepted for 2025.
The new degrees, beginning in 2025, will be available through a combination of online and on-campus learning, with the primary education at Charles Sturt in Albury-Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Bathurst and Port Macquarie, as well as an online-only option, while the secondary education degree will be exclusively online.
Course director for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in the Charles Sturt School of Education, Dr Rachael Hutchesson, said the new offerings would prepare the next generation of teachers for fulfilling careers.
“The university has been teaching teachers for decades with a reputation for longevity, knowledge and success, and we aim to continue this with the new degrees,” Dr Hutchesson said.
“Those studying the secondary education offering will be able to select two teaching areas to hone their skills in, including human society and its environment (HSIE), science, creative arts, personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE), English and mathematics.
“Employers seek educators who can adeptly integrate technological advancements while possessing a profound comprehension in areas like global history, economics, physics, biology, the arts, health and wellbeing, and much more.”
Course director for the Bachelor of Education (Primary) in the Charles Sturt School of Education, Dr Tace Vigliante, said the new degree would provide students with a qualification to teach across the primary years K-6, with the opportunity to choose a primary curriculum area such as PDHPE, creative arts, English, HSIE or STEM in which to specialise.
“Students will be in schools from the first year of study in the Bachelor of Education (Primary),” Dr Vigliante said.
“Creating engaging and responsive learning environments that build on children’s curiosity about the world around them is truly an honour, and we provide our students with the theoretical and practical expertise to achieve this.
“But whether you aspire to guide the bright minds of students in kindergarten through to year 6 or are drawn to the dynamic world of educating older students from years 7 to 12, these two new programs are tailored to fuel your passion and prepare you for success in shaping the next generation and making a difference in their lives.”
The new degrees will also address ongoing struggles around the cost of living and relocation stresses, with a dedicated team on board to assist in finding school placements across public, Catholic and independent schools within an hour of a student’s home, anywhere in Australia.
Applications for the new courses will open soon, with expressions of interest able to be logged online now via Charles Sturt University.
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