Program Overview

Diploma in Education – Special Education

The Diploma in Education – Special Education offers a range of courses that allow students to specialize in various areas within the field of Special Education. The coursework is designed to be flexible, permitting students to tailor their work to the current needs of school districts or other professional fields.

About the Program

The program consists of 30 credits, all of which must be EPSE courses offered at the 300-400 level. One required course, EPSE 312 or 317, must be completed. If either of these courses has been completed prior to the Diploma, it will be replaced with a different EPSE course. Substitutions for either course may be approved if the student has previously completed it in another university program.

Courses

• All 30 credits must be EPSE courses offered at the 300-400 level.
  • One required course, EPSE 312 or 317, must be completed.
  • EPSE 421 must be taken to obtain Level B Testing qualification.
• Substitutions for either course may be approved if the student has previously completed it in another university program.

Admission Requirements

• A 4-year, 120-credit UBC bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required for admission.

Program Details

• FORMAT: Face-to-Face & Online
• TUITION: As per the UBC Calendar Tuition
• DEPARTMENT: Educational Counselling & Psychology

Application Information

Applications must be submitted prior to the term in which the student wishes to begin the program.

Program Offering

This program is offered by the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, & Special Education.