Master of Specialist Teaching – MSpecTchg
Education studies
A course by
Massey University
Further your specialist teaching knowledge through interprofessional inquiry and practice while deepening your understanding of diverse cultural and educational contexts. Offered part-time, the Master of Specialist Teaching allows practising professionals to undertake research and lead within their specialisation.
NZ$8,489
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Advance professional knowledge in specialist teaching
Deepen and broaden understanding of specialist teaching within New Zealand and diverse cultural contexts, including current educational research.
Undertake evidence-based research in practice
Conduct a professional inquiry within a chosen specialist area to inform and influence educational practice.
About This Course
The Master of Specialist Teaching (MSpecTchg) at Massey University is a 180-credit, part-time qualification designed for professionals in education who already hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching or a related qualification. The programme deepens and broadens specialist knowledge in a range of educational needs, and fosters interprofessional collaboration. Students undertake advanced coursework and a practice-based professional inquiry to influence educational sectors and improve outcomes for diverse learners. The degree is suitable for registered teachers, educational specialists, and practitioners seeking to extend their expertise, but does not qualify graduates to become registered teachers in New Zealand.
Course Content
- Professional Learning Pathways in educational practice
- Community-based Practice and culturally responsive engagement
- Supervision and Mentoring in Specialist Teaching
- Advanced theoretical and research-based foundations of specialist teaching (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blind and Low Vision, Complex Educational Needs, Gifted and Talented, Learning and Behaviour)
- Specialist Teaching Professional Inquiry (practice-based research within own professional context)
- Subject specialisations: Adviser on Deaf Children, Blind and Low Vision, Complex Educational Needs, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Early Intervention, Gifted Education, Learning and Behaviour, Without Specialisation
Entry Requirements
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (or equivalent) with a minimum B average OR
Build towards these roles
Specialist teacher in areas such as adviser on deaf children, gifted education, early intervention, etc.Educational consultantProfessional development leadLeadership, supervision, and mentoring roles in educational settings
Build skills in these industries
EducationSpecialist EducationProfessional Support in Schools
