If you already hold a Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) and would like to upgrade to the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) then our new upgrade option may be for you.
We have three different entry groups to cater for different students. Each group has unique requirements and starting points. If you do not meet any of the Group requirements, but would like to discuss your study options please contact us.
If you graduated with a Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) from Open Polytechnic since 2005 then this option is for you.
Please note: You must have full or provisional teacher registration to enrol in the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) upgrade option.
To upgrade to a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) you need to complete two courses within a 12 month period and attend a one-day workshop which will be held in a location near you. Once your enrolment application is approved we’ll confirm the workshop details. You will need to meet the cost of any accommodation, food or travel required.
75303 Self in Society 3 (20 credits)
75304 Research & Enquiry 3 (20 credits)
If you are currently working as an Early Childhood Teacher and have a three year Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) from another tertiary provider or completed the Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) through Open Polytechnic prior to 2005 then this option is for you.
Please note: You must have full or provisional teacher registration to enrol in the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) upgrade option.
To upgrade to a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) you need to complete three courses within an 18 month period and attend a one-day workshop which will be held in a location near you. Once your enrolment application is approved we’ll confirm the workshop details. You will need to meet the cost of any accommodation, food or travel required.
Course details:
75303 Self in Society 3 (20 credits)
75304 Research & Enquiry 3 (20 credits)
75301 Learning, Development, Culture and Tangata Whenua (20 credits)
We will be offering this upgrade option for Group B students from Trimester 2 2012. Enrolments for Trimester 2 will be open until 11 May 2012.
To apply to upgrade to the Degree first make sure that you have checked the groups to see which applies to you.
You can enrol online from the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) page or give us a call and we can send you an application pack.
Things to remember
For further information and advice on upgrading to the degree please contact:
Freephone 0508 650 200 extn 5736
Freephone 0508 650 200 extn 5061