Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology

Program overview

Learn the current principles and practices of technology use in distance education and training with Athabasca University’s online Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology.

The Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology emphasizes the concepts and skills required to prepare, deliver, and manage distance programs. It will benefit those who work in distance education as:

• instructors
• teachers
• trainers
• decision makers
• planners
• managers
• administrators

As Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology courses are part of the Master of Education in Open, Digital, and Distance Education (MEd) program, you will take your courses with MEd students.

Why take the Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology?

If you’re interested in issues related to the use of technology in distance education and training, but aren’t ready to pursue the MEd, this program may be for you.

Program details

The Graduate Diploma in Distance Education and Technology is an 18-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 9 credits through Athabasca University.

There are normally 3 intakes each year, in September, January, and April.

• Application deadlines

All courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates.

Routes and options

Ladder to a degree

Once you have completed the Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology, you may apply to the MEd program.  If you’re admitted, your Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology credits may be applied towards the MEd degree.

Completion times

You can take up to 3 years to complete all requirements.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent education and experience.

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Required courses

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Tuition and fees

The Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology has:

• an application fee
• a program admission fee

Tuition is then paid on a course-by-course basis.

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Application deadlines and start dates