- 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.
Fall 2025
| Section | Title | Dates |
|---|
| GDSE 585 F25W70 | Collaborative Planning for Student Success | Sept 2 - Dec 5 |
| GDSE 620 F25W70 | Introduction to Inclusive Education | Sept 2 - Dec 5 |
| GDSE 693 F25W70 | Individual Assessment | Sept 2 - Dec 5 |
Spring 2026
| Section | Title | Dates |
|---|
| GDSE 583 S26W70 | Social and Emotional Development | Jan 5 - Apr 10 |
| GDSE 590 S26W70 | Conference Related Special Topic | Jan 5 - Apr 10 |
| GDSE 594 S26W70 | Learning Disabilities | Jan 5 - Apr 10 |
| GDSE 692 S26W70 | Intervention Planning | Jan 5 - Apr 10 |
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 courses beginning in May 2025
| Section | Title | Dates |
|---|
| GDSE 591 I25W70 | Literacy/Numeracy in Inclusive Education | May 5 - June 20, 2025 |
| GDSE 595 I25W70 | Working with High Risk, Marginalized and Vulnerable Youth | May 5 - June 20, 2025 |
| GDSE 693 I25W70 | Individual Assessment | May 5 - June 27, 2025 |
Intersession courses beginning in July 2025
| Section | Title | Dates |
|---|
| GDSE 584 I25W70 | Assistive Technology and UDL | July 7 - 25, 2025 |
| GDSE 589 I25W70 | Autism: Investigation of Practice | July 7 - 25, 2025 |
| GDSE 692 I25W70 | 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.
