IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR STUDENTS:
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, VIU has announced all courses running during the summer intersession, fall 2020 and spring 2021 terms will be delivered ONLINE ONLY. This shift to alternate delivery does not alter codes however some course may result in a ‘conflict message’ within your VIU Student Record in relation to course location. Please disregard the ‘conflict message’ and note the course details below.
For further updates on VIU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please monitor your email for messages and consult the VIU COVID-19 website.
Intersession 2021
Intersession 2021 Important Information
Intersession courses beginning in May 2021:
- GDSE 584 I21W70 Assistive Technology May 3-June 30
- GDSE 591 I21W70 Literacy Numeracy May 3-June 30
- GDSE 594 I21W70 Learning Disabilities May 3-June 30
- GDSE 595 I21W70 Vulnerable Youth May 3-June 30
Intersession courses beginning in July 2021:
- GDSE 584 I21W71 Assistive Technology July 2-30
- GDSE 589 I21W70 Autism Spectrum Disorders July 2-30
- GDSE 692 I21W70 Intervention Planning July 2-30
Spring 2021
Spring 2021 Important Information
- GDSE 583 S21W70 Social and Emotional Development Jan 7- Apr 16
- GDSE 583 S21W71 Social and Emotional Development Jan 7- Apr 16
- GDSE 693 S21W70 Individual Assessment Jan 7- Apr 16
- GDSE 594 S21W70 Learning Disabilities Jan 7- Apr 16
- GDSE 588 S21W70 FASD (online) Jan 7- Apr 16
Laddering to the Master of Education in Special Education
Graduates of the Inclusive Education Graduate Diploma (IEGD) are eligible to apply to ladder to the Master of Education in Special Education (MEDS) degree program at VIU. To complete the MEDS (laddering option) students need to complete 3 MEDS courses (15 MEDS credits) in support of thesis or project work. The MEDS (laddering option) is a cohort-based program which starts in the Spring semester (January) only with applications closing mid-November of the previous year. The program is offered online. Please contact Elisabeth.Kroeker@viu.ca for more information about this opportunity.
Sample MEDS Laddering Schedule:
Spring Semester 1
Location | Course |
Online | MEDS 540 Teacher as Researcher in Special Education |
Fall Semester
Location | Course |
Online | MEDS 630 Field Inquiry |
Spring Semester 2
Location | Course |
Online | MEDS 640 Major Project |
Schedule is subject to change.