Master of Education (MEd) – Special Education (Concentration: Autism & Developmental Disabilities)
This concentration is appropriate for students with a special interest in meeting the educational, behavioural, and communication needs of students with autism spectrum disorders or other developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, cerebral palsy).
Master of Education (MEd) – Special Education (Concentration: Supporting Inclusive Education)
This concentration will support educators and educational leaders who seek to advance their knowledge and expertise related to creating inclusive classrooms and schools. Using an inquiry-based approach, the program will bring together classroom teachers and special educators to consider how they can work collaboratively to support the diverse learning needs of students in inclusive settings. […]
Master of Arts (MA) – Counselling Psychology (Area of Focus: Community & Agency Counselling)
In community and agency counselling, students focus on counselling individuals, couples and families. Affective and developmental needs of individual and families are studied in content and practicum courses. Skills are developed in group and individual counselling. Students graduating from this specialty area are employed as counsellors in a range of governmental, industrial, and agency settings.
Master of Arts (MA) – Counselling Psychology (Area of Focus: Counselling in Higher Education)
In this area of specialization, students focus on college/university counselling. The focus is on the facilitation of informed career decision making and life style planning. Beyond the common core, students in this area acquire knowledge about counselling issues pertinent to students in higher education, and develop skills in individual and group counselling. Students graduating with […]
Master of Education (MEd) – Special Education French Program
Starting September 2015 this cohort program serves a strong community interest for preparation to serve the learning needs among students studying in francophone or French Immersion programs.
Certificate – Orientation & Mobility
This program prepares students to teach all age ranges of individuals who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely and efficiently through their environment. Completion of the program will allow students to apply for certification with the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist […]
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. […]
Diploma in Education – Special Education
ECPS offers a number of courses leading to a Diploma in Special Education. The coursework allows for specialization in a variety of areas within the field of Special Education. The Diploma in Special Education does not require B.C. Teacher Certification for Admission.
Master of Arts (MA) – Counselling Psychology (Area of Focus: School Counselling)
The MA and MEd programs in school counselling are offered for both elementary and secondary school levels. These programs offered are intended to develop knowledge and skills for school counselling and child and adolescent counselling in non-school settings, with emphasis on individual and group counselling, consultation, coordination and assessment. Students who complete courses in school […]