Outdoor Environmental Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Outdoor Environmental Education
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course aims to prepare students to teach and lead in fields relevant to outdoor environmental education, with emphasis on natural history, environmental studies, and social and cultural aspects of the environment. While the course provides the opportunity for students to develop some outdoor skills and knowledge, it focuses mainly on outdoor environmental education studies. Please note: teaching in Australian government schools requires completion of a further Graduate Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching.
Course structure
First year emphasises basic concepts in environmental studies and facilitates a personal and theoretical understanding of outdoor environmental education.
Second-year content includes environmental interpretation studies concerned with river and wetlands, bush and local environs. Third-year studies include aspects of natural history, environmental sustainability, outdoor education, and the social and cultural aspects of the environment. Students undertake 110 days' fieldwork over the duration of the program.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Outdoor and environmental education, environmental studies, environment and sustainability, outdoor education, outdoor leadership and guiding
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply through VTAC. For more infomation, call La Trobe's Future Students Centre on 1300 135 045 or send an email to study@latrobe.edu.au
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/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Students should allow A$1500 - A$2000 to purchase suitable outdoor field equipment such as a sleeping bag and wet-weather gear. These items may be purchased from any supplier; they remain students' personal property. Students are encouraged to bring any camping gear they may already have and to wait until they have commenced the course before purchasing any new gear.
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on English (any), Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Geography and Biology. Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria; and a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
ATAR 82.35 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 90 or above will receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARs will be considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form 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.
Non-Year 12 applicants are encouraged to complete a La Trobe Outdoor and Environmental Education Supplementary Information form. For a copy please call (03) 5444 7285 or download from www.latrobe.edu.au/education/outdoors/study-pathways
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 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 may find roles as classroom teachers (provisional upon completion of a Graduate Diploma in Education), instructors in school camps or environment centres, in environmental interpretation in zoos, national parks and tourism operations.
Professional recognition
When combined with an appropriate fourth year of study (e.g. La Trobe's Graduate Diploma in Education), the course is accredited and recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) for teaching in primary and secondary schools.