Education (Primary and Special Education) Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Overview

Prepare to be a primary teacher who is a specialist in special education, so you can nurture the development of those with a disability or learning and behavioural difficulties. 

Professional experience

110 days (with minimum 30 days in a special education setting). Year 1: Community engagement, minimum of 35 hours. Year 2: 15 days, 15 days. Year 3: 15 days, 30 days. Year 4: 5 days, 30 days.

Work placement

All initial teacher education programs must include a defined period of professional experience, where pre-service teachers practise teaching in a school under the direct supervision and guidance of an appropriately qualified teacher. 

The current requirements are for a minimum of 110 days of professional experience that occurs in structured supervised settings. Supervised professional experience is at the heart of all our pre-service teacher education courses and the faculty will find appropriate placements to suit the needs of your course.

Professional recognition

Graduates of  Education (Primary and Special Education) course from the Australian Catholic University (ACU)  are eligible for registration as primary or special education teachers in government, independent, Catholic, and other faith-based schools. This program has been listed on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) accredited programs list and meets the teacher education component of the qualification requirement for registration (accreditation) as a primary or special education teacher in all states and territories. 

Careers

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

• primary school education
• special needs primary school education
• community centre education
• private colleges
• inclusive education settings
• advocacy
• policy development.