Course details

Summary

There is a growing need in schools for educators with the knowledge to effectively and positively engage students with challenging behaviour, including those with developmental disabilities. Graduates of the Positive Behviour Support endorsement will have experience in both theory and applied practice, and will critically examine behavioral change resources and implementation in this evidence-based endorsement.

Qualification structure and duration

The PGDipEd Positive Behaviour Support comprises a total of 120 points.

A candidate wishing to enrol in a thesis for the Master of Education following the award of this diploma should note that completing 0.25 EFTS (30 points) of approved research methodology courses will normally be required.

Further study

Students may proceed to the Master of Education. UC also offers a Doctor of Philosophy and a Doctor of Education.

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Entry criteria

Postgraduate certificates and diplomas require a relevant bachelor's degree. If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to ensure they are of an equivalent standard.

Candidates must be approved as a candidate for the diploma by the Dean of Education, and have either:

qualified for any appropriate degree in New Zealand with at least 0.45 EFTS at 300-level in Education; or

qualified for any appropriate degree in New Zealand and either;

- successfully completed a recognised teacher training course of not less than one year at a New Zealand college of education or university;

- or acquired experience as a teacher, educator or counsellor in a recognised work place or community setting;

- satisfied the conditions for admission to the diploma endorsed in leadership or Hōaka Pounamu; or

- completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education; or

been admitted Admission Ad Eundem Statum.

Other English language requirements: TOEFL PBT with a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5; CCEL EAP Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade; CAE or CPE score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE with an overall score of 64 and no PTE communicative skills score below 58.