Diploma in Education (Primary)
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide students with the basics of teaching. It emphasises on the Ministry of Teaching being demonstrated through service and Christian leadership.
Who should do this course?
There are exciting job opportunities in this field of study for one who is passionate about teaching and educating young children in different settings.
Practical Experience
All students are required to participate in practicum sessions as part of this course. There will be extensive classroom experience throughout the duration of the course. We offer two hours of weekly teaching experience at our Demonstration Primary School during the duration of their studies. Further we conduct two block teaching sessions of five weeks each in the two year of studies.
Course Length
Two years full time
Offered At
- Sonoma Campus, Kokopo, ENB, PNG
- Fulton Campus, Suva, Fiji
Professional Recognition
- PNGUM SDA Education
- PNG National Department of Education
Career Opportunities
Students who have successfully completed a diploma in Primary Education are employed as teachers and educators in a variety of educational settings.
Examples include primary teachers in Adventist, government and independent school systems; IEA systems; teaching and educator roles in community situations, after-school care co-ordinator, tutor, community/environment/outdoors educator, curriculum consultancy, educational research, corporate training and development, government (policy development) and educational administration
Entry Requirements
GPA or equivalent: Minimum 2.25
Maths B or equivalent – Pass
Or
Mature Age Entry
Scholarship Opportunities
- TESAS, AES/HECAS,
- Provincial Government Scholarships,
- Corporate companies such as Ok Tedi Mining, Lihir Gold, Ramu Sugar, Simberi Mining Ltd, Misima Mining Ltd, etc
Further Study Options
Students who have earned a diploma in Primary Education have the opportunity to study in the bachelor of primary education program at a university of their choice such as University of Goroka or Divine Word University or for some they have overseas to obtain further studies in primary education and specializing in special fields such as Special Education for Disability children etc.
Fee Details
Course fee information is available from the Financial Information page.
Application Form
Application forms for this course are avilable from the Applications page.
Further Information
For further information please contact:
The Registrar
Sonoma Adventist College
PO Box 360
Kokopo 613, ENB
Papua New Guinea
Email: jonathan.toba@pau.ac.pg
Tel: (675) 3280200
Fax: (675) 3281257
Related Pages
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Last Updated: 17 August, 2010
