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
Fall 2021
Fall 2021 Spring 2022 Important Information
- GDSE 620 F21W70 Introduction to Inclusive Education Sept 7-Dec 10
- GDSE 585 F21W70 Collaborative Planning for Student Success Sept 7-Dec 10
- GDSE 590 F21W70 Conference Related Special Project Sept 7-Dec 10
- GDSE 693 F21W70 Individual Assessment Sept 7-Dec 10
Spring 2022
- GDSE 583 S22W70 Social and Emotional Development Jan 6-Apr 8
- GDSE 692 S22W70 Intervention Planning Jan 6-Apr 8
- GDSE 594 S22W70 Learning Disabilities Jan 6-Apr 8
- GDSE 588 S22W70 FASD (online) Jan 6-Apr 8
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.