Health Sciences
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major
Athabasca University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
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- Monthly; enrol any time
Health Sciences
Learn the current principles and practices of technology use in distance education and training with Athabasca University's online Graduate Diploma – Distance Education Technology.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Study mode: online | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In Athabasca University's Graduate Diploma – Distance Education Technology, you'll delve into core courses focusing on the foundations of distance education, instructional design, and current educational technology applications. You also have the freedom to choose from a variety of electives that cover everything from online teaching methods to trends in K-12 online learning, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of distance education.
Earning a Graduate Diploma – Distance Education Technology opens doors to a variety of mid-level roles in both educational and corporate settings. You could find yourself shaping the future of online learning as an instructional designer, training manager, or even an educational technology consultant, among other fulfilling careers.
Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent education and experience.
Domestic applicants: CAD 12,312 for the whole programme (2026). Estimated total programme tuition for a student living in Canada taking all courses at Athabasca University, 2026-2027 (courses starting Sep 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2027). Course tuition includes the course administration/technology fee, course materials fee a Source
Graduate Diploma – Management: three intakes per year (fall session start in August, winter session start in January, spring session start in May).
Graduate Diplomas in Distance Education Technology and Instructional Design: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).
Graduate Diploma – Counselling: September start.
Graduate Diploma – Management: apply by June 15 for fall, Oct. 15 for winter and March 15 for spring. Program application fee $238; program admission fee $950 (non-refundable).
Graduate Diplomas in Distance Education Technology and Instructional Design: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Graduate Diploma – Counselling: apply by Jan. 15 for a September start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Post-Master's Diploma – Nurse Practitioner: apply by Dec. 1, 2026 for May 2027, June 1, 2027 for January 2028, Feb. 1, 2028 for September 2028 and June 1, 2028 for January 2029. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Apply through the official page: https://www.athabascau.ca/applications-admissions/apply-au/index.html
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
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