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This program equips students for teaching careers in primary or secondary education. The curriculum begins with a foundational first year, followed by specialization in either primary or secondary education starting in Year 1 Trimester 3. The program incorporates hands-on professional practice involving school observations, teaching practicums, and community field studies. Graduates qualify for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, while the Early Childhood Major holds accreditation from the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority. Career opportunities include teaching positions across Queensland's independent, Catholic, and state school systems, as well as international schools, with potential advancement to leadership roles like department head or principal. Alternatively, graduates may pursue diverse pathways such as: corporate or government training, outdoor education, adult literacy programs, library services, educational research, policy development, or consulting. An education degree also serves as valuable preparation for various professional fields. Griffith University boasts Australia's highest graduate employment rates in education, with our graduates securing positions across Queensland's education sectors and internationally.