Bachelor of Mathematics Education (Dean's Scholar) | 2019

Overview

The Bachelor of Mathematics Education (Dean's Scholar) is a four-year degree that involves deepening your mathematical knowledge and developing the skills to implement this knowledge in modern secondary classrooms.

Teaching the next generation of mathematicians requires specific skills, and in this degree you will combine studying mathematics and education subjects at university with extensive professional experience in secondary schools. Mathematics subjects including calculus, algebra, statistics and mathematical modelling are complemented with education subjects about teaching strategies, building your professional teaching skills, developing children’s literacy and numeracy skills, teaching children with special needs, using ICT in the classroom and classroom management.

The Bachelor of Mathematics Education (Dean's Scholar) is a program for high-achieving students who wish to continue their studies through honours and research degrees. As a Dean's Scholar you will make a scholarly contribution to your field of study and to UOW. You will have access to an academic mentor, extended library privileges, invitations to attend School workshops and seminars, and networking events.

Dean's scholar students benefit from extended library privileges, invitations to attend School workshops and seminars and networking events.  There is also the opportunity for casual employment in the Faculty of Social Sciences, community research, or projects supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15 hours per year.

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Mathematics Education (Dean's Scholar) requires:

1. The successful completion of at least 192 credit points as outlined in the table below.
2. The successful completion of the compulsory Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
3. Students must successfully complete 36 credit points from the Year 1 subjects to be eligible for the first Professional Experience and to enrol in Year 2 subjects. Students should also note that a number of subject pre-requisites will be in place throughout the course.
4. Students must have passed all core subjects and the Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE) and be enrolled in any annual and final semester core subjects to be eligible for their final Professional Experience.
5. Students must successfully complete all subject requirements, including the teaching performance assessment (UOW TPA) in EDPS402, to be eligible to graduate.
6. To remain enrolled in the Dean's Scholar program, students must maintain a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 80 in each year of enrolment, from and including Year 2.

Students who wish to complete the equivalent of a Mathematics major are required to undertake MATH222 (6cp), plus a minimum of 24 credit points in Mathematics at 300 level or higher.  This may require you to take more than the minimum credit point requirement for this degree.

*Students who wish to complete the equivalent of a Mathematics major are required to undertake MATH222 (6cp), plus a minimum of 24 credit points in Mathematics at 300 level or higher.

**It is recommended that this elective be drawn from the School of Education elective list which accommodates for the seven-week professional experience completed as part of EDPS402.    Alternatively, students may choose to complete an elective in Autumn or Summer prior to commencing their professional experience.

For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components

This course contains a total of 560 hours or approximately 80 days of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 24 weeks throughout the degree. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

This degree is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. Students seeking work outside NSW or Australia are advised to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for any additional requirements.

The University of Wollongong is committed to supporting students to meet the accreditation requirements to teach in Catholic Diocesan schools. Please contact your Academic Program Director for more information.

Other Information

For further information email ssc@uow.edu.au