Grouped Study Courses

Grouped study courses are those in which students proceed through a course with others. Computer conferencing is used to enhance print-based course materials. Students share their thoughts and research findings on-line by posting their comments to discussion boards at any time of the week.

Learners will require access to a computer with specific configurations and software (please review the computer requirements).

The grouped study course offerings will be made available during three semesters.

  • Winter semester begins January 11, 2010. The Winter session grouped study course registration deadline for MAIS Program students is November 13, 2009, unless otherwise posted. This deadline is for current program students to register in grouped study courses so that they receive priority registration into grouped study courses. After November 14th, all non-program students will then be registered into courses (space permitting), after which time registrations will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis until the course becomes full or December 1, 2009.
  • Spring session begins May 3, 2010. The Spring grouped study course registration deadline for MAIS Program students is March 13, 2010, unless otherwise posted. This deadline is for program students to register in grouped study courses so that they receive priority registration into grouped study courses. After March 13th, all non-program students are then registered into courses (space permitting), after which time registrations will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis until the course becomes full or April 1, 2010.
  • Fall semester begins September 7, 2010. The Fall grouped study course registration deadline for MAIS Program students is July 13, 2010, unless otherwise posted. This deadline is for current program students to register in grouped study courses so that they receive priority registration into grouped study courses. After July 13th all non-program students are then registered into courses (space permitting), after which time registrations will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis until the course becomes full or August 1, 2010.

Online registration for May 2010 grouped study courses:

  • Program Students: February 14th through April 1st.
  • Non Program students: March 14th through April 1st.

For more information on the online registration process, review the Online registration instructions for grouped study courses document located on the MAIS Courses web page.

For the grouped study courses, all course work should be completed during the semester periods. Minor extensions to these timelines may be possible if circumstances warrant. MAIS Office must be notified well in advance of course end date.

Grouped Study Course Offerings


Spring 2010 (May 3, 2010 - August 16, 2010)

  • MAIS 601 Making Sense of Theory in the Arts and Social Sciences (core)
  • MAIS 602 Researching Society and Culture (core)
  • CMNS 610 A Study of Canadian Feature Film--By Canadians, about Canadians, for Canadians
  • EDST 510 Training in Canada
  • GLST 652 Political Philosophy and Global Capitalism
  • MAIS 604 Planning and Action for Community Change
  • MAIS 610 Organizational Perspectives: Images, Issues, Practices
  • MAIS 613 Transformatory Organizing
  • MAIS 615 The Business of Emotions Grouped Study for May 2010 Only
  • MAIS 616 Writing the Self: The Experience and Potential of Writing for the Purpose of Personal Development
  • MAIS 617 Creative Nonfiction
  • PSYC 589 Learning Disabilities: Issues and Interventions

  • February 1 Deadline MHST 604 Leadership in Health Care: See Note 2
  • February 1 Deadline MHST 620 Culture and Health: See Note 2
  • MDDE 601 Introduction to Technology in Distance Education and Training: See Note 1
  • MDDE 611 Foundations of Adult Education See Note 1
  • MDDE 612 Experiential Learning: See Note 1
  • MDDE 613 Adult Learning and Development Not open to MyAU registrations See Note 1

    • Be sure to check out our listing of Individualized Study courses, available at the start of every month. Students must register one month in advance of intended start date.

    Note 1: For MDDE electives, The Centre for Distance Education registration deadlines and course registration fees apply. Enrollment may be limited. Students may be prioritized according to status. Not open for MyAU regisrations; use Alternate Course Registration form.

    Note 2: For MHST electives, The Centre for Nursing and Health Studies registration deadlines and course registration fees apply. Enrollment may be limited. Students may be prioritized according to status. Please note that the focus of the MHST courses listed above is geared toward health care practitioners. Not open for MyAU regisrations; use Alternate Course Registration form.

    Course Offering is contingent on a minimum enrollment of 10 students/course Athabasca University reserves the right to modify the list of available courses at any time.

    MAIS - Last Updated February 09, 2010, 12:12:05 MST/MDT