Education Programs
Global Education Graduate Diploma
The Program
The Global Education Graduate Diploma is designed to provide teachers with a broad field of study that explores the urgent need for global education in schools. Through a critical study of worldly events and circumstances teachers will learn to weave global diverse perspectives into their practice and foster a sense of citizenship and recognition of the worlds' diversity among their students. Diploma graduates may enter the Masters of Education in Educational Leadership with 30 graduate credits completed.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program will be highly qualified to assume school district curricular leadership positions in the areas of Social Studies, Social Responsibility, Social Justice, and BC First Nations Studies. As the number of international students in BC school districts increases annually, graduates will be well placed to work in these expanding programs. Finally, career opportunities in English language international schools are growing rapidly.
Admission Requirements
Completion of a Bachelor of Education degree with a cumulative grade point average of "B" in the final two years.
Notes on Admission
- Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not be necessarily be admitted to the program.
- This program is not currently available for international students.
Transfer from other Institutions
Applicants may apply to the Dean for possible transfer credits from other accredited graduate programs.
Start Date and Application Deadline
The program starts in September and applications are accepted between November 15 and May 31. For further information regarding late applications and program contacts check the Program Availability List.
Program Outline
Year 1 |
Credits |
|---|---|
Fall Semester |
|
GEGD 501 - (Story and Community) |
5 |
Spring Semester |
|
GEGD 502 - (Perspective Consciousness) |
5 |
Summer Session |
|
GEGD 503 - (Charters for Change) |
5 |
GEGD 504 - (Resilience) |
5 |
Total Credits |
20 |
Year 2 |
Credits |
|---|---|
Fall Semester |
|
GEGD 505 - (Research and Inquiry) |
5 |
Spring Semester |
|
GEGD 506 - (Field Study) |
5 |
Total Credits |
10 |
Total Program Credits |
30 |
Note: The GEGD program is offered as a part–time, cohort based model for practicing teachers. Classes meet Friday night and Saturday up to eight times during the fall and spring semesters and full-time in the month of July for the summer session. Classes will alternate between the Cowichan and Nanaimo campuses.
Updated: March 29, 2012