James Cook University actively supports tertiary education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and has one of the highest enrolments of indigenous students in Australia. The School of Education offers a number of undergraduate programs. Teacher education programs include early childhood, primary and secondary teaching as well as specialised courses in Human Movement, Music, Childcare and Languages other than English. Within these areas, there are further options to select studies in special education, rural education, information technology, indigenous education and other interest areas. Subjects in the School concentrate on establishing firm links among the theoretical, technical and ethical dimensions of teaching, and on promoting equity and excellence in practice.
Professional experience is a central component of the programs.
To maximise access to tertiary study for the region and beyond, the School emphasises flexible modes of delivery of subjects and programs. The School strongly believes that one of its strengths in students' education is the use of modern technologies, both in their personal study and to enhance their future pedagogical practice and research. Professional experience is included in the education and teaching studies subjects. This is not a direct entry course.