Unit Set Information

Humanities and Social Sciences Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code SPAAQA

This specialisation provides in-depth studies in the areas of History, Geography, and Civics and Citizenship for those wishing to specialise in this critical and evolving area of the curriculum. The units build on previous learning, further expanding students' knowledge and thinking to do with history and geography, sustainability and values education. Additionally, these units focus on the development of whole school, integrated approaches to HSS, which engage school communities and lead to social action through inquiry.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Mr William Nicolas TURNER

Related Careers

Primary School Teacher

Employment Opportunities

Completion of this specialisation will provide the qualifications necessary for employment as a primary teacher specialising in Humanities and Social Sciences.

Specialisation Structure

Select the following 4 units:

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
EDU4260Transition to Teaching15
HSS4270History and Social Sciences in Primary Schools15
HSS4275Geography and Social Sciences in Primary Schools15
HSS4280Civics and Citizenship, Global Education and Integration15

Students may complete EDU4227 Internship as an alternative to the units listed above, with the permission of the Course Coordinator/Associate Dean.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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