This program is consistent with a global movement that recognizes healthy children and youth are better able to learn and that schools are well suited to be able to influence students’ health. Given initiatives such as HealthySchools and ActNowBC, this program contributes to the ongoing development of knowledge and skills in the area of Health Education for current educators.
Certificate in Education – Textiles Studies
A Collaboration with Kwantlen University College
This program is designed for teachers of textile studies who want to strengthen their knowledge in the area, or for teachers who want to develop expertise for the teaching of textile studies.The certificate program consists of five courses – three from UBC, and two from Kwantlen.
Certificate – Infant Development & Supported Child Development (IDSC)
This certificate program aims to provide students with a basic foundation of the knowledge and skills needed to work with young children (birth to 9 years) with special needs and their families especially in the Infant Development Program (IDP) and the Supported Child Development program (SCD).
Diploma in Education – Home Economics Education
Home economics teachers are in high demand in BC and Canada. Whether you are a home economics teacher who wishes to further your specialization expertise, or you are a qualified teacher who wishes to add a specialization in home economics, the Home Economics Diploma in Education program can assist you.
The Diploma in Education is a 30 credit post-degree program designed to help teachers extend and deepen their knowledge of theory and pedagogy related to the teaching of home economics in schools. Teachers who complete their diploma may apply to the Teacher Qualification Service for a qualification upgrade.
Diploma in Education – Health Education
This Health Education program is designed for educators currently working in health education programs in school and non-school settings. Applicants may choose a program emphasis on education in either school or non-school settings.
This Diploma may incorporate the Certificate in Health and Wellness.
Diploma in Education – Guidance Studies
The Guidance Studies Diploma offers teachers and other professionals background information and basic skills and concepts in school guidance work. It is intended for those who wish to do guidance work (excluding individual and group counselling) in elementary and secondary schools. Those desiring a position in a school system are required to be qualified teachers. This program can be completed on a full or part-time basis.
Note: The Diploma in Guidance Studies is not a graduate program.
Diploma in Education – Curriculum & Instructional Studies
A 30 credit Diploma in Education – Curriculum and Instructional Studies will enable teachers to explore new fields of curricular or instructional study or to further their studies in a field of interest for professional purposes. It permits students to focus primarily on curriculum questions or on instructional questions, or to work in both areas.
Diploma in Education – Art Education
Within UBC’s overall program in art education, is a faculty commitment to ongoing in–service for art teachers. Whenever possible, practicing teachers are encouraged to upgrade their expertise and qualifications by returning to UBC for additional courses.
Students enrolled in the Art Education diploma must complete 18 credits of courses in art education at the 300/400 level, with the remaining 12 credits chosen from any 300/400 level approved courses in the Faculties of Arts and/or Education.
Diploma in Education – Adult Learning & Education (ALE)
This program is designed for professionals wishing to acquire new skills or to build on their current knowledge base regarding adult learning. The Diploma in Adult Learning and Education is particularly appropriate for those who do not want to pursue a graduate degree but are interested in developing skills and knowledge in organizing, conducting, evaluating or administering programs for adult learners. Typical students range from business people to government workers to healthcare professionals to community organizers to independent consultants and other professionals whose practice, in some way, includes designing and running learning experiences for adults.
Diploma in Education – Teaching English as a Second Language TESL
The Diploma in Education (TESL) is for teachers interested in teaching English to speakers of other languages in B.C. schools (if candidates already possess a valid B.C. teaching certificate), in adult community or academic settings, or overseas.
The prerequisite to the Diploma in Education (TESL) is a minimum of one year’s teaching experience. The program requires 30 credits of approved core and elective courses.
