Students wishing to enrol in the Master of Specialist Teaching must have:
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.
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.
Insurance/year: 600 NZD/per year
