Health Sciences
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major
Athabasca University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Monthly; enrol any time
Health Sciences
Build strong distance-education skills, knowledge and values with Athabasca University’s online Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education program.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Study mode: online | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In the Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education program, you'll embark on a comprehensive journey that includes core courses focused on the essentials of distance education and training, as well as electives that allow you to dive deeper into areas like instructional design or mobile learning. You'll also have the flexibility to choose between a thesis route, which includes research-intensive work, or a course-based route that culminates in a capstone e-portfolio project.
After completing the Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education, you could step into various roles such as instructional designer, educational technology consultant, or even an administrator in online and blended learning environments. The program also equips you for careers in academia, corporate training departments, and organizations focused on educational innovation, allowing you to apply your expertise in creating and managing educational experiences that are both effective and accessible.
Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent education and experience.
Domestic applicants: CAD 22,572 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
Master of Business Administration: three intakes per year (fall start in August, winter start in January, spring start in May).
Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).
Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).
Master of Science – Earth System Science: monthly intakes.
Master of Counselling: September start. Master of Health Studies and Master of Nursing – Generalist: starts in May, September and January.
Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner: starts in May 2027, January 2028, September 2028 and January 2029.
Master of Business Administration: apply by June 15 for a fall start, Oct. 15 for a winter start and March 15 for a spring start. Program application fee $238; program admission fee $950 after acceptance (non-refundable).
Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education: 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.
Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Science – Earth System Science: monthly intakes; application fee payable with the online application. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Counselling: apply by Jan. 15 for a September start. Master of Health Studies and Master of Nursing – Generalist: apply by Nov. 1 for May, March 1 for September and July 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Nursing – 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. Late applications are not assessed. 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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