General Description
Established in 1993, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI) is a fully accredited tertiary establishment offering Teacher Education and Counsellor Education qualifications. It is registered by NZQA as a Private Training Establishment. Graduates are prepared and qualified for service in state, independent, integrated and Christian schools, early childhood centres and community agencies. Situated on the northern outskirts of Tauranga, BTI shares the campus with Bethlehem College, a non-denominational integrated Christian school catering for students from pre-school to Year 13. As well as on-site courses, BTI offers a range of 'flexi' or distance options.

General Goals
Programmes prepare students for careers in both teaching and counselling, linking personal and professional development. They include lectures, seminar sessions, workshops and teaching experiences. BTI offers supportive programmes that maximise the growth of character knowledge and skills. An important aspect of the group experience is a real sense of community among the students and teaching staff. Each year Teacher Education students complete practicum experiences on-site, in state and independent schools and Counsellor Education students undertake practicum in community agencies.
The programmes offer the full range of professional and curriculum areas needed in preparation for the teaching and counselling professions, developed from a Christian perspective and values base which students are encouraged to integrate into professional practice.

Programmes Offered
• 3 year BEd (Teaching) Primary
• 3 year BEd (Teaching) Early Childhood Education
• 3 year centre-based Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) for those working in centres
• 1 year Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)
• 1 year BEd (Teaching) Diplomate (upgrade from a diploma to degree)
• 3 year Bachelor of Counselling (part-time, on-site and distance options)
• 4 year Bachelor of Social Work
• Professional Development graduate qualifications in Teacher Education and Counsellor Education

Services & Facilities
BTI occupies modern premises amongst park-like grounds. Ample free car parking is available. Students are able to take advantage of a well-stocked tertiary library complete with computer suites and high-speed internet. Counselling and student welfare services are available.

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