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The Early Childhood Education specialization is designed to help you enhance your skills in scientific inquiry and leadership as you explore a broad spectrum of topics, such as growth and development, childhood literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment and stakeholder partnerships. You will develop an understanding of theory related to the study of education in early childhood, conduct applied research and program evaluation, and apply research findings in an informed manner. As a graduate, you will be prepared to pursue key positions as a researcher, post-secondary academia professor, child counselor, top level administrator, early childhood consultant, childhood development specialist, or as a policy and development professional.

Entry Requirements

Admission to Northcentral University's Doctoral Degree program in the School of Education requires a conferred Master's degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants holding other doctoral degrees (MD, DO, DC, DDS, DVM, etc.) may be admitted into a doctoral program at the discretion of the Dean.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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CQUniversity’s new Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program graduate students who qualify for professional registration as teachers throughout Australia. In addition to building the professional knowledge and skills required to teach effectively in a wide range of contemporary educational settings, this program prepares teachers who have the disposition for engaging in and contributing to the teaching profession through a commitment to ongoing professional learning. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) caters for a range of enrolment preferences as it is available for study both on-campus and through supported distance education.

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) has been designed to include early, frequent and meaningful opportunities for work experience and professional practice in authentic educational settings. This program includes 125 days of planned teaching practice in secondary schools plus other opportunities for applying theoretical knowledge in practical ways throughout the period of study.

The new program is structured with exit awards at particular junctures throughout the program of study. These exit points include a university-based diploma qualification and a non-registrable degree qualification that permits you, as a graduate, to pursue a career in the training sector. As part of your studies, you will choose two teaching discipline areas.

If you transfer to CQUniversity after commencing an equivalent education program at another Australian university, you can negotiate credit for courses successfully completed. You may be eligible to apply for credit for previous study in discipline courses.

Entry Requirements

Professional practice blocks are scheduled in each year of the program structure. You will undergo 125 days of planned teaching practice in secondary schools and other opportunities for you to apply theoretical knowledge in practical ways throughout the period of study.

Other Fees

N/A

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SU's Master of Education is a flexible degree providing a coursework program for professionals who are associated with the practice of education and wish to advance their skills, knowledge base and qualifications.

Educators in the following fields will benefit from the Master of Education program:

primary education
religious education
police education
nurse education
speech therapy
counselling/guidance
secondary education
consultancy/advisory services
early childhood services
youth work
vocational education and training
continuing professional education
educational administration
rural education
distance education
workplace training and staff development

The degree program is designed to:

encourage and permit critical appraisal of policy, theory and practice in the education professions

improve the educator's professional competence and

enlarge the capacity for self development

provide the basis for leadership in the educator's chosen educational venture

increase awareness of the importance of educational research

permit highly qualified graduates of the programs to proceed to higher research degrees

Entry Requirements

An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Education must have at least the following minimum qualifications:

hold the degree of Bachelor of Education from CSU or another tertiary institution (the Faculty normally accepts three year tertiary qualifications)

or

be a graduate from a degree course or approved diploma course of CSU and hold the Graduate Diploma of Education, Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (or their equivalent) from CSU or another tertiary institution

or

possess other qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the Faculty

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Education is an innovative and practical course for professional educators. It has pathways relevant for teachers and educational leaders from all sectors, including early childhood, primary, secondary, vocational education and training and higher education. It enables educators to significantly advance their practice in a range of areas including leadership, innovation and change, student wellbeing and educational research and evaluation.

Significant advanced standing (or credit) is available for those with relevant previous learning and expertise. Educational professionals can enrol in the full award or complete individual units as professional development.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year, international students exempt)

Incidental unit costs

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Massey University's Bachelor of Education degree is one of New Zealand's longest-standing and most respected professional qualifications for teachers, tutors and educators. The programme is relevant for practising teachers in early childhood settings, primary and secondary schools, in polytechnics and in other community-based educational settings. Generous credit provisions are available for registered teachers seeking to upgrade their Diploma of Teaching to degree status.
The Bachelor of Education degree is not a pathway to teacher registration. Students seeking registration as a teacher should hold an undergraduate degree and apply for a Graduate Diploma of Teaching qualification.

"A bachelor's degree is the minimum qualification expected for today's teachers. The Massey University Bachelor of Education degree contributes to the enrichment of the learning environment and prepares its graduates for roles in leadership and management in the teaching profession."

Entry Requirements

Students shall hold a New Zealand Diploma or Higher Diploma of Teaching, or an approved equivalent; or have completed at least two full-time years of approved relevant experience in an educational context, or approved equivalent to gain admission into the Bachelor of Education degree. Student must also have entrance to University to gain admission into Massey University.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

Incidental Unit Fees

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