Program overview
Athabasca University’s online Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Inclusive Education is intended primarily for teachers who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the area of special needs. The curriculum includes
- assessment and instructional strategies to meet the needs of special needs students
- social, emotional and behavioural development of students with special needs
- appropriate expectations for included students
- individual program plans (IPPs)
- classroom and behaviour management plans
Completion times
Finish this program in as little as 1 year of full-time study, or work at your own pace and take as long as you need. There is no time limit for completion, however we recommend finishing the certificate within 6 years.
Admission requirements
You must have completed a 4-year Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent to apply to this program.
We also strongly recommend that you have the equivalent of an introductory course in special education before you start this program. If you don’t, you should take EDPY/PSYC 389 or EDPY 351 (or an equivalent) before taking any of the core courses for the certificate.
How to apply
You can apply to AU online anytime. Once you’ve completed the online application form and paid the one-time general application fee (and transfer credit evaluation fee, if applicable), you’re officially an AU student and can start registering in courses.
Make sure we get your transcripts if you want us to consider your previous post-secondary education for transfer credit.
Transfer and advanced credit
If you have previous post-secondary education that relates to this program, you may be eligible for transfer credit. This could mean fewer courses to get your AU certificate.
If you transfer credit, you must complete a minimum of 12 credits at AU.
If you have previous credentials in special education, you should contact the program coordinator before enrolling in this program.
Program requirements
To complete the program you will need to fulfil all the requirements of the certificate.
Our program plans can give you an idea of what courses you need to finish this program, and how to plan the order you’ll take them in. If you’re feeling stuck, our academic advisors can help.
Required courses
Detailed information about courses in this program can be accessed using the following link:
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid the initial application fee, tuition is pay-as-you-go for each course registration. Course fees vary depending on your location and other factors.
You can estimate your total program cost by multiplying the cost of a 3-credit course by the number of courses you need to take for the program. Remember that tuition costs may increase each year.
Continuing education
At Athabasca University:
At other educational institutions*
- graduate studies in education or other related/unrelated disciplines
- library science
- law
- social work
* Entrance requirements vary among educational institutions. It is the students’ responsibility to research the entrance requirements of other educational institutions.