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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Inclusive Education at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

A 24-credit online post-baccalaureate certificate for teachers and other professionals who want to strengthen their skills in supporting students with diverse learning needs. It covers assessment and instructional strategies, social, emotional and behavioural development, individual program plans, and classroom and behaviour management plans. It was formerly the University Diploma in Inclusive Education.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: As little as 1 year full-time; self-paced with no time limit, completion within 6 years recommended  |  Intake: Monthly start  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Seven core courses (21 credits) including EDPY/PSYC 403 Assessment and Instruction for Students with Diverse Needs, EDPY 351 Inclusive Education for Students with Diverse Needs, EDPY/PSYC 471 Supporting Children and Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges and EDPY/PSYC 478 Autism Spectrum Disorder, plus 3 elective credits chosen from EDPY/PSYC 469, PSYC 365 or PSYC 418.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need a completed 4-year Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent (the calendar also accepts a 4-year degree with demonstrated interest or experience working with students with learning and behavioural challenges; equivalency is determined with the program coordinator). An introductory special education course is strongly recommended; applicants without one should take EDPY/PSYC 389 or EDPY 351 (or equivalent) before the core courses. Applicants with previous special education credentials should contact the program coordinator before enrolling. A minimum of 12 credits must be completed at AU if transfer credit is applied.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).

Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).

Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: starts in May, September and January.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: 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 Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: apply by Dec. 1 for May, April 1 for September and Aug. 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

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