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.

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 VIU Dates and Deadlines for Academic Programs.

IEGD registration, payment and refund information

Section Title Dates
GDSE 583 S24W70 Social and Emotional Development Jan 8 - Apr 12
GDSE 590 S24W70 Conference Related Special Topic Jan 8 - Apr 12
GDSE 594 S24W70 Learning Disabilities Jan 8 - Apr 12
GDSE 692 S24W70 Intervention Planning Jan 8 - Apr 12

Intersession 2024

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 2024

Section Title Dates
GDSE 591 I24W70 Literacy/Numeracy in Inclusive Education May 6 - June 21, 2024
GDSE 595 I24W70 Working with High Risk, Marginalized and Vulnerable Youth May 6 - June 21, 2024
GDSE 693 I24W70 Individual Assessment  May 6 - June 28, 2024

Intersession courses beginning in July 2024

Section Title Dates
GDSE 584 I24W70 Assistive Technology and UDL July 8 - 26, 2024
GDSE 589 I24W70 Autism: Investigation of Practice July 8 - 26, 2024
GDSE 692 I24W70 Intervention Planning July 8 - 26, 2024

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.