Postgraduate Diploma in Education endorsed in
Inclusive and Special Education PGDipEd
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education is designed to provide opportunities to improve professional practice and examine critically significant issues in education. Students may proceed to the Master of Education.
Inclusive and Special Education endorsement
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education endorsed in Inclusive and Special Education gives students the opportunity to improve their professional knowledge, professional practice, and the ability to critically examine significant issues in inclusive and special education.
Entry requirements
Candidates must be approved as a candidate for the diploma by the Dean of Education, and have either:
(a) qualified for any appropriate degree in New Zealand with at least 0.45 EFTS at 300-level in Education; or
(b) qualified for any appropriate degree in New Zealand and either;
i. successfully completed a recognised teacher training course of not less than one year at a New Zealand college of education or university;
ii. or acquired experience as a teacher in a recognised educational institution or setting;
iii. acquired experience as a counsellor in a recognised counselling setting;
iv. acquired appropriate experience as an educator in a work-place or community setting;
v satisfied the conditions for admission to the diploma endorsed in leadership; or
vi. completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education; or(c) been admitted Admission Ad Eundem Statum.
The relevance and standard of undergraduate studies and any subsequent professional work experience are the main criteria of approval. Students will normally be expected to have at least a B average in their 300-level courses.
Apply
To apply, domestic students should download an Application for Award Entry from the College of Education website or contact the College of Education, prior to submitting an Application to Enrol. International students see Postgraduate admission - international students on the Admissions and Entry website for more information.
Duration
One year full-time, up to four years part-time.
Courses
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education endorsed in Inclusive and Special Education comprises a total of 120 points:
- EDEM 620 Inclusive and Special Education
And at least two from:
- EDEM 618 Dyslexia: Identification and Intervention
- EDEM 619 Education of the Gifted Learner: Issues and Strategies for New Zealand Education
- EDEM 622 Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings
- EDEM 624 Autism Spectrum Disorders
- EDEM 625 Challenging Behaviours: Positive and Effective Management
And an additional 0.25 EFTS (30 points) from the Master of Education schedule.
A candidate wishing to enrol in a thesis for the Master of Education following the award of this diploma should note that completing 0.25 EFTS (30 points) of approved research methodology courses will normally be required.
More information
For full requirements see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (University Regulations website).
For course advice contact the College of Education.