Diplomas
Admission
Admission to a program of study leading to the UBC Diploma
in Education is open to all qualified teachers who hold
an acceptable degree from a recognized university. No particular
degree standing is required.
Students new to UBC must complete an Application for Admission
form and must provide official transcripts of all previous post-secondary
studies. Previous UBC students need to submit a Re-admission form
in order to activate their eligibility to register.
Information about admissions, diploma specializations and procedures can be found on the Teach Education website.
NOTE: It is possible to join a diploma program that is already in progress. Contact Jo-Anne Chilton, 604-822-3999 (toll-free 1-888-492-1122) to enquire.
Graduation
Students are reminded that upon completion of all Diploma requirements
they must make formal application for the award of the Diploma. Graduation procedures and deadlines can be found at Student Service Centre.
Teacher Certification and Classification
The Diploma is designed as an in-service program for already qualified
teachers and others working in educational situations.
The Diploma will satisfy the program requirements of the Teacher
Qualification Service for advancement from Category 4 to Category
5. For teachers who hold an approved Master's degree and have been
assigned Category 5, the Diploma will satisfy the requirements for
advancement to Category 6.
NEW Diploma PROGRAMS:
Home Economics Education Diploma Program (HMED) - Okanagan
Application Deadline: Applications currently being accepted.
This is an in-service program designed to help teachers extend and deepen their knowledge of theory and pedagogy related to teaching home economics in schools.
Diploma PROGRAMS in progress:
Secondary Education Diploma Program - Vancouver
Began: September 2007
This cohort program is designed for school adult educators who are currently employed and looking for an opportunity to upgrade their qualifications for secondary school certification.
Secondary Education Diploma Program - Surrey
Began: September 2007
This cohort program is designed for school adult educators who are currently employed and looking for an opportunity to upgrade their qualifications for secondary school certification.
completed diploma programs:
Please note the programs listed below are now finished. If your district is interested in setting up a Diploma program in any area, please contact Mark Edwards for further information.
Diploma in Teacher-Librarianship
The Diploma in Teacher-Librarianship is designed for teachers interested in becoming teacher-librarians in school library resource centres in British Columbia.
Off-campus programs have been offered in:
- Kamloops
- Metro/Burnaby
- Kelowna
For further information on the Diploma in Teacher-Librarianship visit http://lled.educ.ubc.ca/diplomas/
Diploma in Special Education
The Diploma in Special Education is designed to provide a basic foundation in the field of Special Education with the choice of electives allowing for specialization, as needed.
Off-campus programs have been offered in:
For further information on the Diploma in Special Education visit http://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/sped/diploma.htm.
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