VIU Students

Course Schedule

  • 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.

2024-2025-iegd-registration-payment-and-refund-information.pdf

Fall 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 585 F24W70 Collaborative Planning for Student Success Sept 3 Dec 6
GDSE 620 F24W70 Introduction to Inclusive Education Sept 3 - Dec 6
GDSE 693 F24W70 Individual Assessment Sept 3 - Dec 6

Spring 2025 

Applications for Program Intake close one month prior to the start of the term. See VIU Dates and Deadlines for Academic Programs.

Section Title Dates
GDSE 583 S25W70 Social and Emotional Development Jan 6 - Apr 11
GDSE 590 S25W70 Conference Related Special Topic Jan 6 - Apr 11
GDSE 594 S25W70 Learning Disabilities Jan 6 - Apr 11
GDSE 692 S25W70 Intervention Planning Jan 6 - Apr 11

Intersession 2025

Applications for Program Intake close one month prior to the start of the term. See VIU Dates and Deadlines for Academic Programs.

intersession-2024-iegd-registration-payment-and-refund-information.pdf

Intersession courses beginning in May 2025

Section Title Dates
GDSE 591 Literacy/Numeracy in Inclusive Education May 5 - June 20, 2025
GDSE 595 Working with High Risk, Marginalized and Vulnerable Youth May 5 - June 20, 2025
GDSE 693 Individual Assessment  May 5 - June 20, 2025

Intersession courses beginning in July 2025

Section Title Dates
GDSE 584 Assistive Technology and UDL July 7 - 25, 2025
GDSE 589 Autism: Investigation of Practice July 7 - 25, 2025
GDSE 692 Intervention Planning July 7 - 25, 2025

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 see the MEDS academic calendar.  Learn more about this opportunity please email educ.gp@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.