- To view seat availability, please consult the VIU Course Timetable by selecting the appropriate enrollment term, "Master Degrees" in the Program Area and "Inclusive Education" in the Subject Area.
- Course registration is completed within the My Student Record.
- To self-monitor program course progression, us the Goal Planning System (GPS) option as located within the Academics tab in My Student Record.
Intersession 2023
Applications for Program Intake close one month prior to the start of the term. See the VIU Dates and Deadlines for Academic Programs here.
Intersession courses beginning in May 2023
| Section | Title | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| GDSE 582 I23W70 | Mental Health and Trauma Sensitive Teaching | May 1 - June 30 |
| GDSE 591 I23W70 | Literacy Numeracy | May 1 - June 30 |
| GDSE 693 I23W70 | Individual Assessment | May 1 - June 30 |
| GDSE 595 I23W70 | Vulnerable Youth | May 1 - June 30 |
Intersession courses beginning in July 2023
| Section | Title | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| GDSE 584 I23W71 | Assistive Technology | July 4 - 23 |
| GDSE 589 I23W70 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | July 4 - 23 |
| GDSE 692 I23W70 | Intervention Planning | July 4 - 23 |
Fall 2023
Applications for Program Intake close one month prior to the start of the term. See the VIU Dates and Deadlines for Academic Programs here.
| Section | Title | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| GDSE 585 F23W70 | Collaborative Planning for Student Success | Sept 5 - Dec 8 |
| GDSE 620 F23W70 | Introduction to Inclusive Education | Sept 5 - Dec 8 |
| GDSE 693 F23W70 | Individual Assessment | Sept 5 - Dec 8 |
Spring 2024
Applications for Program Intake close one month prior to the start of the term. See the VIU Dates and Deadlines for Academic Programs here.
| Section | Title | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| GDSE 583 S24W70 | Social and Emotional Development | Jan 8 - Apr 12 |
| GDSE 588 S24W70 | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Investigating Practice | Jan 8 - Apr 12 |
| GDSE 594 S24W70 | Learning Disabilities | Jan 8 - Apr 12 |
| GDSE 692 S24W70 | Intervention Planning | Jan 8 - Apr 12 |
| GDSE 590 S24W70 | Conference Related Special Topic | Jan 8 - Apr 12 |
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 offered online and is a cohort-based program which starts in the Intersession semester (summer) only with applications opening early October. For more application details and admission requirements, please visit the MEDS academic calendar page. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Bob.Elisger@viu.ca.
Sample MEDS Laddering Schedule
Summer Semester
| Location | Course |
|---|---|
| Online | MEDS 540 Teacher as Researcher in Special Education |
Fall Semester
| Location | Course |
|---|---|
| Online | MEDS 630 Field Inquiry |
Spring Semester
| Location | Course |
|---|---|
| Online | MEDS 640 Major Project |
Schedule is subject to change.