Sydney School of Education Program

Students in the field of education have the opportunity to gain international teaching experience through Boston University’s School of Education Program. Students complete a four-credit core course on Australian Culture and Society during the first six weeks of the semester while completing a 10-credit teaching practicum.

Program Curriculum

Required Course

All students in the Internship Program take this course during the first six weeks. Note: Syllabi are for course approval and reference only. Students will receive up-to-date syllabi when their courses begin.

CAS AN 368 Australian Culture and Society

An analysis of Australia from historical, geographical, political, economic, and sociocultural perspectives, with a major focus on Australia’s global and domestic development as as multicultural nation wit European roots, traditional Western alliances, and a growing involvement in the Asia-Pacific region. This course requires each student to complete an extensive ethnographic research project. Connellan. Syllabus

Program Details

Requirements
Program Dates
  • Fall Semester: August 19 to December 13, 2013

Please note that this program only runs during the Fall semester.
Cost
Credits
  • Upon successful completion of the program, students earn fourteen Boston University credits. Students must enroll for a total of fourteen credits.
Housing
  • The BU Sydney Academic Center is located in Broadway close to both the University of Sydney and the University of Technology, Sydney. In addition to classroom and office space, the Center houses a computer lab equipped with wireless Internet service and a program library. Student accommodations are located in the BU Sydney Academic Center, and offers easy access to public transportation, Darling Harbour, Chinatown, and the city business district.
Application Deadlines
  • Fall Semester: March 15 

Program Staff

All Boston University Sydney programs are administered in coordination with our Boston and Sydney offices. In Boston, a program manager oversees the admissions and pre-departure procedures, and maintains contact with students prior to their arrival in Sydney. The Boston office also houses administrative personnel who are responsible for everyday operations. In Sydney, the staff comprises a resident director and administrative, academic and housing personnel.

Staff Profiles

Canaan Boyer, Program Manager

On-Site Staff

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