The early years of children’s lives are incredibly important. This nationally accredited program focuses on children from birth to eight years. In this program you will develop competence and expertise to contribute to young children's sense of agency, wellbeing and learning capabilities.

In this program you will:

• Learn about the importance of wellbeing, play and supportive environments in early learning
• Qualify to work and lead in childcare, kindergarten and primary school (with a focus on Prep to Year 3)
• Connect knowledge and practice through Supervised Professional Experiences in a range of early childhood and school settings
• Engage with community projects and work with children and their families to gain valuable Wider Field Experience

Post-admission requirements

Students must complete 95 days of Supervised Professional Experience, 15 days of an internship and 75 hours of Wider Field Experience. You must obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing SPE. You can submit a free application for a Blue Card through the School of Education. Submit your Blue Card applications during Orientation Week of the semester you commence.

Before you are eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), you will need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE). Graduates are eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers for teacher registration, and to become members of Early Childhood Australia.

Early Childhood teacher, primary school teacher, Early Childhood centre leader/director, tutor, education consultant, youth support, children's advocate.