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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Inclusive Education

Regulations amended, effective September 1, 2022.

This program was previously called the University Diploma in Inclusive Education. It was changed by Alberta Advanced Education, effective July 1, 2019.

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: Inclusive Education is intended primarily for teachers and other professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the area of inclusion and working with children and youth with diverse learning needs. The program consists of 24 credits following Athabasca University’s program requirements outlined below.

Planning your program

AU advisors have developed a Program Plan to assist you.

The University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.


Enrolment requirements

Applicants must have a 4-year BEd or a 4-year degree with demonstrated interest or experience working with students with learning and behavioral challenges. Consult the program coordinator for determining equivalency. Learners may enrol either on a full- or part-time basis. It is recommended that the certificate be completed in six years.

Students with previous credentials in special education should contact the program coordinator before enrolling in this program.


Program requirements

Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.

Program structure

program structure
Total credits in the program 24
Core course requirements 21
Elective credits 3
Residency Requirements: A minimum of 12 credits must be obtained through AU. 12
Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits none permitted

Core courses

(21 credits)

core courses
EDPY/PSYC 403

Assessment and Instruction for Students with Diverse Needs

(3)
EDPY 351 Inclusive Education for Students with Diverse Needs (3)
EDPY/PSYC 470 Consultation and Collaboration for Students with Special Needs (3)
EDPY/PSYC 471 Supporting Children and Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges (3)
EDPY/PSYC 389 Learning Disabilities: Issues and Interventions (3)
EDPY/PSYC 476 Technology for Students with Diverse Learning Needs (3)
EDPY/PSYC 478 Autism Spectrum Disorder (3)

Elective courses

(3 credits)

Choose 3 credits from the following list. Credit from other post-secondary institutions may be applied.

electives
EDPY/PSYC 469 Principles of Psychological Assessment (3)
PSYC 365 Behavior Modification Principles (3)
PSYC 418 Special Projects in Psychology (3)
Information effective Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2023.

Updated July 11, 2022 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)

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