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James Cook University Online Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
James Cook University Online

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

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    About: The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) program focuses on developing skills to teach and support young children. It combines theory with practical experiences in diverse educational settings. The curriculum covers child development, learning theories, curriculum planning, and assessment strategies.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as early childhood educators, childcare center directors, educational consultants, or school counselors. They may also find opportunities in policy development and advocacy in early childhood education.

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Introduction

Make a difference in the lives of young children and begin your career in early childhood education at JCU. Gain professional experience in your first year and complete a total of 120 days of workplace learning over the course of your degree.

Take advantage of JCU’s strong partnerships with childcare centres, kindergartens, preschools, and primary schools to develop your network and build practical job skills.

Develop specialist skills needed for teaching in rural and remote areas and work to improve Indigenous education outcomes. Study online (external) or on-campus and cover essential areas of child development, learning, behaviour, wellbeing, curriculum and education for the diverse learning needs of the early years.

JCU Education (Early Childhood Education) graduates have a nationally accredited degree that enables them to be employed across Australia.

Graduates can pursue careers in education in schools, preschools, kindergartens, and childcare centres.

This course is nationally accredited through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Graduates are eligible for teacher registration in Australia.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) is fully accredited with ACECQA, which is the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.

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