Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Degree Level Postgraduate
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
Degree Level Postgraduate
Start Date
February
Campus
Magill
Mawson Lakes
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program Code
MMET
SATAC Code
4CM111 (Internal)
4CM188 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Applicants must have completed a three-year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent.
Selection is based on academic merit.
Additional selection processes may apply from 2017.
Applicants who have completed an early childhood or primary three year degree or diploma in teaching, are registered teachers and have at least two years of experience teaching in a pre-school or primary school setting within the last 5 years, are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.
Applicants are advised that a successful criminal history screening clearance is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.
Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) degree will have a body of knowledge in professional experience, professional and discipline-specific curriculum studies and education studies. The graduates will develop an indepth understanding of the underlying principles and concepts in early childhood emotional, social cognitive and physical development and apply knowledge and competencies in curriculum planning for the teaching and nurturing of learners aged from birth to 8 years. Graduates will have knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to teaching in the early childhood setting.
The students will complete 72 units of study comprising core courses and courses that are specific to the early childhood specialisation.
Successful completion of this program provides a recognised academic qualification which will enable graduates to apply for teacher registration in South Australia, interstate and some overseas countries. Applicants should note there are other criteria determining eligibility for registration by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia and other registration and regulatory authorities. Applicants are advised to check registration requirements as they are subject to change.
This program has been approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as an Early Childhood Teaching Qualification for the purposes of the Education and Care Services National Law.