Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Upgrade
This program is for students who hold a Diploma of Teaching (ECE) or equivalent, but would like to gain a degree qualification. Studied solely online, students will build on their existing knowledge and develop skills to a degree level, focusing on leadership, research and quality curriculum in early childhood education.
AT A GLANCE
Method of learning:
Full-time
Level: 7
Duration:
NZTC Upgrade - 0.5 years
Upgrade - 1 year
Credits:
NZTC Upgrade - 60
Upgrade - 120
NZTC Upgrade:
If you have completed your Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) at New Zealand Tertiary College, the New Zealand Tertiary College upgrade to a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) program is a 20 week full-time program.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| EC602 | Infants and Toddlers |
| EC703 | Teachers as Leaders |
| EC705 | Intentional Teaching for Learning |
| EC707 | Teaching as Inquiry |
Upgrade:
If you have completed your Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Level 7) or equivalent at another education provider, the upgrade to a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) program is a one year full-time program.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| EC602 | Infants and Toddlers |
| EC701 | Tiriti-Based Early Childhood Education |
| EC702 | Curriculum Approaches |
| EC703 | Teachers as Leaders |
| EC704 | Inclusive Early Childhood Education |
| EC705 | Intentional Teaching for Learning |
| EC707 | Teaching as Inquiry |
| EC712 | The Ethical Teacher |
There are no Field Practice requirements for this program
Online
For more information on the modes listed above, refer to the Modes of learning page
Refer to the Study dates page
New Zealand Tertiary College qualifications have been designed to link easily into each other, providing you with a flexible range of pathway options into higher level study.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Upgrade you may be eligible to apply for the following postgraduate programs. Entry criteria will apply.