Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Education (Special Education)
Nanaimo, Canada
Graduate Diploma
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: VIU’s Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Education (Special Education) uses an innovative, research‑grounded approach to inclusive pedagogy and special education. It asks educators to examine historical and contemporary policies and adapt evidence‑based practices to their context. Faculty guide learning. The online, distance‑based programme includes required and elective coursework, is non‑cohort with continuous enrollment, and can be completed entirely online; some electives run in person during Intersession at one or more VIU campuses.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may work in schools and support services. Potential roles include: special education teacher; inclusion coordinator; resource teacher; educational consultant; support services specialist; program coordinator positions.
VIU's Inclusive Education (Special Education) Graduate Diploma embodies an innovative approach to the field of Inclusive Education. Grounded in current research and evidence–based practices, our program challenges each educator to critically examine historical and contemporary Inclusive Education policies and approaches to formulate a best practice specific to their context. Faculty bring their expert knowledge and extensive experiences to guide, support and maximize student learning in each part of the program.
This program is an online distance based program. The program consists of required and elective course work and is non-cohort based with continuous enrollment. The program requirements can be completed entirely online with some electives offered in person during the Intersession term at one or more of the VIU campuses. Students may begin the program at the start of any semester and will be able to select courses as they go.
