Outdoor Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Arts (Outdoor Education)
Length
3 years full-time
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course aims to qualify students who seek careers in outdoor education, adventure guiding, environmental education or related fields. It strongly emphasises environmental knowledge and practical experience.
Core fieldwork units include Bushwalking, Paddling, Cross-Country Skiing, Rock Climbing, and Naturalist Studies. Theoretical studies investigate how knowledge is shaped by new environments and how the environment, in turn, is shaped by our thoughts and practices, and include: environmental science studies and outdoor education concepts drawn from psychology, education, eco-psychology, environmental ethics and eco-philosophy.
Course structure
First year: Emphasises basic concepts in environmental studies and facilitates a personal and theoretical understanding of outdoor education.
Second and third years: Students develop expertise and teaching skills in two elected environmental activities, and pursue studies in outdoor education theory and environmental studies. Students also choose three electives in an area of interest, or sequences of studies, to meet the entry requirement for teaching methods for a secondary teaching qualification. Students undertake a minimum of 130 days practical work over three years.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Outdoor education, environmental studies, environmental interpretation.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlAdditional costs (AUD)
Students will need to allow $1500 - $2000 to purchase suitable outdoor field equipment such as a sleeping bag and wet weather gear. These items may be purchased from any supplier and will be the students personal property. Students are encouraged to bring any camping gear they already have and to wait until they have commenced the course before buying any new gear.
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on English (any), Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology, and criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
Selection
ENTER 75.90
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants who have not completed VCE or equivalent, or undertaken tertiary study within the past three years must sit a STAT in written English; they are encouraged to complete a La Trobe Outdoor and Environmental Education Supplementary Information form. For a copy of the form, call (03) 5444 7285 or download from www.latrobe.edu.au/oent
Prerequisites
Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 20 in English (any)
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduates are employed in Australia and overseas as outdoor education teachers (on completion of a Graduate Diploma in Education), outdoor education leaders in industry and leaders in community-based programs. Previous graduates have found work in schools, at camps, in outdoor travel, and with land management authorities and commercial outdoor companies.
Professional recognition
The course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching for recognition as preparation for teaching in primary and secondary schools when combined with a fourth year of study (Graduate Diploma in Education).
Contact information
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Faculty of Education, Bendigo campus
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover