Study under the guidance of internationally-recognised early childhood academics, researchers and teachers.
We offer qualifications especially for those who want to teach in early childhood centres or kindergartens in New Zealand and overseas.
If you have an interest in, and enthusiasm for, children and their learning, this is a good option.
Early Childhood Education is an endorsement (specialisation) option for the qualifications listed below.
For more information see College of Education - Study Early Childhood Education
Qualifications
Explore your study options further. Refer to enrolment information found on the following qualification pages.
- Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg)
- Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn)
Programme requirements
Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) endorsed in Early Childhood Education
| Year | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st year | Education Studies EDUC 101 Education and Society EDUC 102 Human Development Curriculum Studies EDCR 101 Exploring Curriculum EDCR 102 The Languages of Children Professional Studies and Practice EDPR 101 The Practice of Early Childhood Teaching 1 EDPR 102 From Personal to Professional Elective paper* Competency Assessment ELIT 199 Literacy Competency Assessment EMAT 197 Mathematics Competency Assessment (ECE/Secondary) EREO 199 Te Reo Māori Assessment Total points |
18 18
18 18
18 18
18
0 0 0 126 |
| 2nd year | Education Studies EDUC 211 The Institutions of Childhood Curriculum Studies EDCR 201 Weaving Curriculum EDCR 202 People Under Three EDCR 203 Te Ohonga Ake o ngā Marautanga Professional Studies and Practice EDPR 201 Relationships and the Practice of Teaching 2 EDPR 202 Relationships in Inclusive Settings ENMO 199 Noho Marae Elective paper* Total points |
18
18 18 18
18 18 0 18 126 |
| 3rd year | Education Studies EDUC 311 Contemporary Understandings of Young Children as Learners Curriculum Studies EDCR 301 Living Curriculum EDCR 302 Debating Curriculum Professional Studies and Practice EDPR 301 Professional Inquiry in(to) Practice 3 EDPR 302 Professional Inquiry in(to) Practice 4 EDPR 303 Politics, Policy, and the Profession Total points |
18
18 18
18 18 18 108 |
| Total | 360 |
* Programme must include elective papers worth a total of at least 36 points from other approved disciplines and subjects. Students may select which semester in which to complete elective papers (subject to availability).
Note: Any student who does not pass ELIT 199 and/or EMAT 197 at the first attempt is recommended to take ELIT 198 Essential Literacy for Teaching, and/or support appropriate for EMAT 197 (or equivalent papers).
Students who first enrolled in 2021 or earlier will normally complete the programme under the regulations in force when they first enrolled.
Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) endorsed in Early Childhood Education
| Subject Area | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Pedagogy | EDUC 471 Teaching in a New Zealand Context EDUC 476 Diversity and Inclusion | 30 30 |
| Curriculum | EDUC 474 Early Childhood Curriculum 1 EDUC 574 Early Childhood Curriculum 2 | 30 30 |
| Professional Experience | EDUC 475 Professional Experience (Early Childhood) EDUC 579 Evidence-based Inquiry ENMO 199 Noho Marae | 30 30 0 |
| Competency Assessment | ELIT 199 Literacy Assessment EMAT 197 Mathematics Assessment (ECE/Secondary) EREO 199 Te Reo Māori Assessment | 0 0 0 |
| Total | 180 | |
Note: Any student who does not pass ELIT 199, and/or EMAT 197 at the first attempt is recommended to take ELIT 198 Essential Literacy for Teaching, and/or support appropriate for EMAT 197 (or equivalent papers).
Key information for future students
Contact us
University of Otago College of Education
Tel 0800 TO TEACH (0800 868 3224)
Email education@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/education
