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Master of Specialist Teaching
Master of Specialist Teaching

Master of Specialist Teaching

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  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

Students wishing to enrol in the Master of Specialist Teaching must have:

  • qualified for an Aotearoa New Zealand teacher education degree, or qualified for a recognised three-year diploma in early childhood, primary, or secondary teaching in Aotearoa, with at least a B Grade Point Average in their 300-level courses; and
  • hold current teacher registration in Aotearoa (not a requirement for the Early Intervention endorsement); and
  • normally acquired at least two years experience as a teacher or educator in a recognised educational, workplace, or community setting.
  • Students must be approved to enrol by the Dean of Education and Health Sciences. The relevance and standard of undergraduate studies and any subsequent professional work experience are the main criteria of approval.
  • Students who do not hold current Aotearoa New Zealand Professional Registration will be required to undergo police vetting prior to gaining entry into the programme. They must meet requirements equivalent to those set down by Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand for registration as a teacher in terms of character and fitness to be a teacher.

English requirements

  • IELTS: Academic with an average score of 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • TOEFL iBT: Total minimum score of 94, with at least 24 in reading, 27 in writing, 24 in listening and 23 speaking
  • CAE or CPE: minimum score of 185 with at least 185 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 65 and no PTE communicative skills score below 65

Course Information

The Specialist Teaching programme is relevant for educators working with children and learners who have special educational needs in early childhood, primary, and secondary sectors.

The programme is coursework-based, meaning it is ideal for educators who aim to provide professional leadership in their area of expertise but who do not wish to undertake a thesis. The Master of Specialist Teaching (MSpecTchg) employs a mix of distance and blended learning delivery options that provide flexibility for all students, regardless of location.

The degree can be awarded unendorsed, or endorsed in one of four areas. Graduates will gain a comprehensive understanding of their selected specialism, and will have the expertise, knowledge, interdisciplinary networks, and strategies to provide innovative approaches to meet children’s and learners’ special education needs in their workplace.

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The degree can be awarded unendorsed, or endorsed in one of four areas:

  • Complex Educational Needs

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing

  • Early Intervention

  • Learning and Behaviour

See the Specialist Teaching programme website for more information on each endorsement.

The MSpecTchg is made up of two parts; Part I involves courses from the endorsements, including theory and practical work. Part II offers a variety of optional teaching and education courses.

Part I

Students complete the following courses depending on the endorsement chosen:

Complex Educational Needs

  • EDST 601 Core Theory and Foundations of Specialist Teaching

  • EDST 651 Theory and Foundations in Complex Educational Needs

  • EDST 652 Evidence-based Interprofessional Practice in Complex Educational Needs

  • EDST 653 Practicum in Complex Educational Needs

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

  • EDST 601 Core Theory and Foundations of Specialist Teaching

  • EDST 621 Theory and Foundations of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

  • EDST 622 Evidence-based Interprofessional Practice in Deaf and Hard of Hearing

  • EDST 623 Practicum in Deaf and Hard of Hearing

To graduate in this endorsement you must also be able to demonstrate proficiency in Aotearoa New Zealand Sign Language.

Early Intervention

  • EDST 601 Core Theory and Foundations of Specialist Teaching

  • EDST 631 Theory and Foundations of Early Intervention

  • EDST 632 Evidence-based Interprofessional Practice in Early Intervention

  • EDST 633 Practicum in Early Intervention

Learning and Behaviour

  • EDST 601 Core Theory and Foundations of Specialist Teaching

  • EDST 641 Theory and Foundations of Learning and Behaviour Diversity

  • EDST 642 Evidence-based Interprofessional Practice in Learning and Behaviour Diversity

  • EDST 643 Practicum in Learning and Behaviour Diversity

Part II

One of the following:

  • EDEM 637 Distributing Leadership Through Coaching and Mentoring

  • EDEM 638 Teachers as Leaders

  • EDEM 669 Leading and Managing Decision-Making in Organisations

Plus 30 points of courses selected from Schedule E: Group 1 to the Master of Education.

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Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits, such as specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

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Insurance/year: 600 NZD/per year

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