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Outreach and community education

Why study Outreach and community education?

Our Outreach and Community Education program is the only course of its kind in Victoria. We will prepare you for a career as a primary or secondary school teacher combining methods in student wellbeing and one of either English, mathematics, science, English as a second language (ESL) or drama. We focus on outreach and community education particularly with 'at risk' students. You will be exposed to up-to-date theory and practice and explore child and adolescent development, communicating through the arts, social work, communities, relationships and gender.

Career opportunities

Graduates may register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and can work in all states and territories (subject to registration) as primary school teachers, or a secondary teacher with student wellbeing and one of either English, mathematics, science, English as a second language (ESL) or drama as your teaching methods. Our graduates can pursue teaching roles in primary and secondary schools. They can also apply for roles working as student wellbeing teachers in disadvantaged schools, and teachers in outreach and community education facilities including drug rehabilitation programs, detention facilities for youth, council outreach programs and centres with programs for disengaged youth. You may also pursue a career in children's services and education leadership in the government and private sectors including the media and service industries.

Courses

Local students

Outreach and community education courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2013	Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education	Melbourne	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education continued… Course description A course aimed mainly at people interested in careers in primary and/or secondary school teaching with a focus on student wellbeing. This course enables students to study secondary teaching specialist areas (methods) in student wellbeing, and one of either English, mathematics, science, English as a Second Language (ESL) or drama. Graduates are qualified to fulfil student wellbeing teaching roles in schools. They may also work in outreach and community education centres where educational expertise is required, including programs for disengaged youth. In addition to school-leaver applicants, this course may appeal to mature-age applicants (over 21) with a background in social work, youth welfare or educational environments. Prerequisite Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. Units 1 & 2: two units General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods, or Units 3 & 4 Mathematics (any). Extra requirements Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, VTAC Personal History online, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice. Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page. All applicants must submit a La Trobe Outreach and Community Education personal data form, and may be asked to attend an interview. For more information: T 9479 1858 E r.reece@latrobe.edu.au Selection Range of criteria. Middle band Consideration is given to relevant paid or unpaid work experience. Re-ranking is also based on performance in English (any). Fee type Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) Additional information Successful applicants must complete a Working With Children Check form prior to commencing. How to apply VTAC. For more infomation, call La Trobe's Future Students Centre on 1300 135 045 or send an email to study@latrobe.edu.au Professional recognition Graduates qualify for VIT registration as both primary and secondary teachers. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Outreach and Community EducationMelbourne

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Fees and scholarships

Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.

There is also a wide range of scholarships available for local students.

International students

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Outreach and community education international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013	Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education (073120K)	Melbourne	4 years	Semester 1 (March)	$22 700
Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education continued… Year 2013 Course description A course aimed mainly at people interested in careers in primary and/or secondary school teaching with a focus on student wellbeing. This course enables students to study secondary teaching specialist areas (methods) in student wellbeing, and one of either English, mathematics, science, English as a Second Language (ESL) or drama. Graduates are qualified to fulfil student wellbeing teaching roles in schools. They may also work in outreach and community education centres where educational expertise is required, including programs for disengaged youth. In addition to school-leaver applicants, this course may appeal to mature-age applicants (over 21) with a background in social work, youth welfare or educational environments. English Language Requirements An overall academic IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. Academic entry requirements LTM Foundation Studies - 62.3 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2012 (indicative only) - RC International Baccalaureate - 24 GCE A Levels - 7 Hong Kong A Levels - 6 HKDSE - 2 x Level 4 Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC STPM - 8 MICSS (UEC) - 5 Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5 Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 75 Vietnam (Year 12) - 8 Indonesia (SMA) - 7.5 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6 GAOKAO - see: the website If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Special requirements Applicants are required to provide evidence of a National Police or Criminal Record Check clearance from each country or countries in which they have lived for 12 months or more within the previous 10 years (after the age of 18 years). The criminal record check must be presented at enrolment before the start of semester. Subject prerequisite Year 11 Mathematics. Additional information This course may be offered in 2013 subject to a major course revision and subsequent CRICOS approval. International students need to check the course status before making an application. Professional recognition This course satisfies the pre-service training requirements for employment in Victorian schools. Before applying, applicants are advised to seek confirmation that the course is recognised by education authorities in the country where they intend to gain employment. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Outreach and Community EducationMelbourne

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Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

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