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The Degree of Master of Education (MEd)

The following regulations apply to students commencing study within the 2012 academic year (January 2012-December 2012). For previously published regulations, refer to the Calendar archive (Academic Quality Assurance Unit website).

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Education

See also General Course and Examination Regulations.

1.
Degree Programmes

The degree of MEd may be awarded endorsed in Inclusive and Special Education or unendorsed.

2.
Qualifications Required to Enrol in the Degree

Every candidate for the Degree of Master of Education shall have:

(a)
either
i.
qualified for any appropriate degree in New Zealand with two 300-level courses (at least 0.45 EFTS, 56 points) in Education; or
ii.
qualified for a Bachelor of Education with Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent; or
iii.
qualified for any appropriate degree in New Zealand and either;
a.
successfully completed a recognised teacher training course of not less than one academic year at a New Zealand college of education or university; or
b.
acquired experience as a teacher in a recognised educational institution or setting; or
c.
acquired experience as a counsellor in a recognised counselling setting; or
d.
acquired appropriate experience as an educator in a work-place or community setting; or
e.
been deemed suitable for training as a counsellor and for admission to EDEM 671 and EDEM 672; or
f.
been deemed suitable for admission to EDEM 661, EDEM 662, EDEM 663 and EDEM 664; or
g.
completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education; or
iv.
been admitted under the Regulations for admission ad eundem statum as entitled to enrol for the Degree of Master of Education; and
(b)
been approved as a candidate for the Degree by the Dean of Education.

In addition, candidates for the MEd endorsed in Inclusive and Special Education shall have:

(a)
either
i.
qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Inclusive and Special Education); or
ii.
qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching; or
iii.
or equivalent; and,
(b)
been approved as a candidate for the Degree by the Dean of Education.

Note: The relevance and standard of previous 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, Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Bachelor of Education with Honours, Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or equivalent.

3.
Structure of the Degree

The course of study for the Master of Education shall comprise:

(a)
courses equivalent to 2.0 EFTS (240 points), or
(b)
courses equivalent to 1.25 EFTS (150 points) and a thesis equivalent to 0.75 EFTS (90 points), or
(c)
courses equivalent to 1.0 EFTS (120 points) and a thesis equivalent to 1.0 EFTS (120 points), or
(d)
courses equivalent to 1.0 EFTS (120 points), or by a course equivalent to 0.25 EFTS (30 points) and a thesis equivalent to 0.75 EFTS (90 points) or by a thesis equivalent to 1.0 EFTS (120 points) where a candidate has completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent*, or
(e)
courses equivalent to at least 1.375 EFTS (165 points), or by courses equivalent to 0.625 EFTS (75 points) and a thesis equivalent to 0.75 EFS (90 points) or by courses equivalent to 0.375 EFTS (45 points) and a thesis equivalent to 1.0 EFTS (120 points) where a candidate has completed a Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) with Honours, or
(f)
courses equivalent to at least 1.625 EFTS (195 points), or by courses equivalent to 0.875 EFTS (105 points) and a thesis equivalent to 0.75 EFS (90 points) or by courses equivalent to 0.625 EFTS (75 points) and a thesis equivalent to 1.0 EFTS (120 points) where a candidate has completed a Bachelor of Education (Physical Education).

Notes:

1.
Each candidate must normally complete two of EDEM 693, EDEM 694, EDEM 695, EDEM 696, EDEM 697 or EDEM 698.
2.
Candidates completing the MEd endorsed in Inclusive and Special Education must complete a thesis equivalent to 120 points, or a thesis equivalent to 90 points and a course/ courses equivalent to 30 points.
4.
Courses for the Degree

The courses for the Master of Education are listed in the Schedule to these Regulations.

Note: Not all courses will be offered in any one year

5.
Courses from other Masters or Honours Degrees

A candidate may, with the approval of the Dean of Education and the Head of the other Department/School concerned, replace up to 0.5 EFTS (60 points) with relevant courses at an equivalent level.

6.
Approval of Course of Study

The course of study of each candidate is subject to the approval of the Dean of Education. Prior qualifications and experience of the candidate will be taken into account in approving the course of study.

7.
Time Limits for Full-time and Part-time Study from the Date of Enrolment in the Degree
(a)
A candidate may by enrolled as a full-time or part-time candidate.
(b)
A part-time candidate is one who, because of employment, health, family or other reasons, is unable to study and research full-time.
(c)
The minimum period of enrolment for a full-time candidate is two consecutive years. The maximum period of enrolment for a full-time candidate is two years from the year of first enrolment if completing the degree by course work alone or three years if completing by thesis.
(d)
The minimum period of enrolment for a part-time candidate is four consecutive years. The maximum period of enrolment for a part-time candidate is six years from the date of first enrolment.
(e)
The minimum and maximum period of study for a candidate completing under Regulation 2(d) shall be determined by the Dean of Education.
(f)
After the commencement of study for the degree a candidate may, with the permission of the Dean of Education, transfer from part-time to full-time status or vice-versa. In granting such permission, the Dean shall determine the minimum and maximum periods.
(g)
To qualify for the award of the degree, all requirements must be completed within the time limits listed above, unless the candidate is granted an extension by the Dean of Education because of special circumstances.
(h)
The time limits for full and part-time students completing EDEM 690 and EDEM 691 are: full-time: minimum of 12 months, maximum of 24 months; part-time: minimum of 18 months, maximum of 36 months.

Note: In special cases the Dean of Education may suspend the enrolment of a candidate or approve an extension and in such cases determine whether the candidate remains eligible for Honours.

8.
Re-enrolling in Courses

A candidate who fails EDEM 671, EDEM 672, EDEM 673 as required for the Certificate in Counselling may re-enrol in that course in only one subsequent year. Otherwise, a candidate who fails any course for the Master of Education may not re-enrol in that course but may, with the permission of the Dean of Education, substitute another course for the failed course.

9.
MA in Education

A candidate who has qualified for the award of the Degree of Master of Arts in Education shall not normally be awarded the Degree of Master of Education.

10.
Thesis

Where the course of study includes a thesis, the following conditions shall apply:

(a)
a candidate shall secure approval of the Dean of Education for the topic chosen and the proposed course of investigation;
(b)
a candidate shall not present in a thesis any part which has been previously accepted for another degree or diploma;
(c)
the thesis shall satisfy the conditions laid down in General Course and Examination Regulations Section L and shall be submitted in accordance with those Regulations.
11.
Award of PGDipEd or PGCertEd instead of MEd

A candidate who fails to complete the requirements for the Master of Education degree but successfully completes the requirements for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education may be awarded, upon the recommendation of the Dean of Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education instead. A candidate in the Master of Education degree may after completing 1.0 EFTS (120 points) elect to take a Postgraduate Diploma in Education instead of continuing with the Masters degree. A candidate in the Master of Education degree may after completing 0.5 EFTS (60 points) elect to take a Postgraduate Certificate in Education instead of continuing with the Masters degree.

12.
MEd with Honours

There shall be two classes of honours: First Class Honours and Second Class Honours. Second Class Honours shall be awarded in two divisions: Division 1 and Division 2.

Note: Those candidates who successfully complete the requirements for EDEM 664, EDEM 671, EDEM 672, EDEM 673 (or both EDEM 674 and EDEM 675), EDEM 684 and a minimum of four other courses approved for the purpose by the Head of the School of Educational Studies and Human Development will receive, upon recommendation of the Head of School, in addition to the Master of Education degree, a Certificate of Counselling.

13.
Transitional Arrangements
(a)
A candidate who first enrolled in either the Master of Education or the Master or Teaching and Learning prior to 2009 may complete that degree under the 2008 regulations by taking courses approved by the Dean of Education, provided that this transitional regulation shall lapse at the end of 2013 for the Master of Education and at the end of 2015 for the Master of Teaching and Learning.
(b)
A candidate who first enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning prior to 2009 may complete that Diploma under the 2008 regulations by taking courses approved by the Dean of Education, provided that this transitional regulation shall lapse at the end of 2012.

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Schedule to the Regulations for the Degree of Master of Education

For full course information, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Note: Not all courses will be offered in any one year.

Course Code Course Title
EDEM 602 Turning Pedagogical Theory into Classroom Practice
EDEM 603 Research Project in Learning, Teaching and Curriculum
EDEM 606 Curriculum Implementation in Science Education
EDEM 607 Contemporary Issues in Literacy Education
EDEM 609 Contemporary Issues in Mathematics Education
EDEM 610 Teaching Drama in the Curriculum
EDEM 611 Contemporary Issues in Curriculum and Diversity
EDEM 614 Assessment for Learning
EDEM 616 Critical Literacy in Children's Literature and Media Texts
EDEM 617 Enhancing Reading Development in Young Children at Risk
EDEM 618 Dyslexia: Identification and Intervention
EDEM 619 Education of the Gifted Learner: Issues and Strategies for New Zealand Education
EDEM 620 Inclusive and Special Education
EDEM 622 Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings
EDEM 624 Autism Spectrum Disorders
EDEM 625 Challenging Behaviours: Positive and Effective Management
EDEM 627 e-Learning and Pedagogy: Effective Strategies for the Classroom
EDEM 628 Best Practice in Online Teaching and Learning
EDEM 629 Teaching Meets Technology: Reading and Planning Research
EDEM 630 Change with Digital Technologies in Education
EDEM 634 Leadership of Learning
EDEM 635 Leadership of Effective Teaching
EDEM 637 Distributing leadership for learning
EDEM 638 Curriculum Leadership
EDEM 639 Leadership for School and Centre Improvement
EDEM 642 Sport and Exercise Physiology Education
EDEM 644 Contemporary Issues in Education: Socio-Cultural Perspectives
EDEM 645 Policy Studies in Education
EDEM 647 Education, Globalisation and Development
EDEM 649 Te Tiriti o Waitangi i te Ao Matauranga
EDEM 650 Educational Philosophy and Policy
EDEM 651 Re-examining Early Years Education
EDEM 652 Contrasting Pedagogies in Early Years Education
EDEM 654 Adult Learning and Education
EDEM 656 Tikanga and Rautaki Whakaako Reo
EDEM 657 Whakaora Reo-Language Revitalisation
EDEM 658 Matauranga Maori Hei Marautanga
EDEM 659 Issues in Pasifika Education
EDEM 660 Te Reo Te Kohure
EDEM 661 Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
EDEM 662 Child Development: Research, Contexts and Application
EDEM 663 Introduction to Interventions
EDEM 664 Counselling and Psychology: Theories and Skills
EDEM 671 Group, Family and Systems Interventions
EDEM 672 Counselling Skills
EDEM 673 Counselling Practicum (FT)
EDEM 674 Counselling Practicum (Part A) (PT)
EDEM 675 Counselling Practicum (Part B) (PT)
EDEM 676 Professional Studies/Issues A
EDEM 677 Professional Studies/Issues B
EDEM 680 Independent Study
EDEM 681 Special Topic
EDEM 682 Special Topic: Developing Literacy and Oracy: Teaching for English as a Second Language
EDEM 683 Special Topic: Maori Knowledge as the Basis of Curriculum
EDEM 684 Special Topic
EDEM 685 Special Topic: Culturally Inclusive Pedagogies: Motivating Diverse Learners
EDEM 686 Special Topic: New Zealand Theatre (Education)
EDEM 687 Special Topic: From practice to theory in teaching art
EDEM 688 Special Topic: The Treaty in Education Today
EDEM 689 Special Topic: Critical approaches to Global Citizenship Education
EDEM 690 MEd Thesis
EDEM 691 MEd Thesis
EDEM 693 Introduction to Methodologies and Ethics in Educational Research
EDEM 694 Quantitative Research In Education
EDEM 695 Single Case Experimentation in Education
EDEM 696 Educational Evaluation Research Methods
EDEM 697 Qualitative Research in Education
EDEM 698 Emergent Research Methodologies
HEDN 601 Introduction to Tertiary Teaching
HEDN 602 Tertiary Teaching Method
HEDN 603 Assessment in Tertiary Teaching
HEDN 604 Tertiary Teaching Scholarship
HLTH 670 Professional Development in Child and Family Psychology
HLTH 671 Practicum: Child and Family Psychology

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