Master of Teaching at UoM - prerequisites?

[hums_student]

Hey AN, I have a quick question regarding the Master of Teaching course at UoM - on UoM's Graduate Degree Packages page says that the prereqs for the course are:

TCAT
ATAR: 95.00+
Prerequisites for two Learning Area study sequences must be satisfied for the graduate degree

I've always assumed that the 'two learning areas' are just referring to two different majors, however I've been told that it actually refers to two different degrees? I don't think that's right considering UoM doesn't offer double degrees, but I'm suddenly really paranoid lol so I want to check.
For example, I'm thinking of majoring in history and economics - does that fit the prereq and qualify me for Master of Teaching?

Tl;dr - what are they referring to by 'two learning area study sequences'?

Cheers.

[Aaron]

Hey - a learning area study sequence is guided by the VIT specialist area guidelines (see link: https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/media/documents/publications-and-forms/forms/Specialist_Area_Guidelines_2015.pdf).

Essentially in most cases, to satisfy the "method area" requirement, you have to have achieved a minor or above in the discipline you want to teach (there are some areas which requires a major - usually specialist areas such as PE or Science for obvious reasons such as the level of risk in the classroom).

You could definitely think of two areas as 'two majors' - that'd probably be the easiest thought process. From the link I've given above, all you'd need to do is study a minor in History and a minor in Economics - then you'd satisfy that requirement. It definitely doesn't mean two degrees.

Note the definitions as per this document (this is what all the universities use to determine eligibility as these courses are accredited by the VIT):

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In other words:
- Minor: at least 4 units at university level, no more than 2 at first year level are counted towards this tally.
- Major: at least 6 units, no more than 2 at first year level are counted towards this tally. You must also do at least 2 units at third year level or above.

just a fyi - this is worded really badly IMO.. I had to seek clarity myself from the VIT before I started applying to ensure my elective sequence during my IT degree satisfied Maths lol

As long as what you've studied at uni satisfies that, should be all good. While your degree will ensure that you are qualified as a teacher of xxx and yyy, it's important to remember that as a teacher, you can be called upon to teach another discipline. A MTeach or any education degree really enables you teach students, rather than a specific discipline (although ideal, it doesn't always happen the way we want).

Any other questions, feel free to ask either here or via PM. I am a qualified teacher so I have gone through this process before. Trying to self-determine your eligibility for teaching degrees is quite confusing due to the terminology used and the doubt regarding whether a specific unit from x or y uni satisfies these requirements.

[hums_student]

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Hey Aaron, thank you so much for your reply - really cleared up my confusion haha! And yeah I agree the definitions they provided are definitely more confusing than they need to be lol. But thanks! Will definitely ask if I have an more questions

[Aaron]

Hey Aaron, thank you so much for your reply - really cleared up my confusion haha! And yeah I agree the definitions they provided are definitely more confusing than they need to be lol. But thanks! Will definitely ask if I have an more questions

All good - my PMs are always open. I have answered a ton of questions on here about this topic already...... may indicate a guide is required as teaching is an interest area for a fair few people on here.