- 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Online | MEDS 540 Teacher as Researcher in Special Education |
Fall Semester
Location | Course |
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Online | MEDS 630 Field Inquiry |
Spring Semester
Location | Course |
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Online | MEDS 640 Major Project |
Schedule is subject to change.