Graduate programs

As distance education and web-based learning grows and evolves, so too does instructional design. Build your skills and knowledge with this online certificate program. You can ladder this certificate into the Graduate Diploma in Instructional Design or the Master of Education in Open, Digital, and Distance Education.

Professional educators with skills in technology-based learning are in high demand. Get up to date on current theories and technologies with this online certificate program. You can ladder this certificate into the Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology or the Master of Education.

This online diploma emphasizes the concepts and skills required to prepare, deliver, and manage distance programs. If you are interested in issues related to the use of technology in distance education and training, but do not want to complete a full master’s degree, the Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology is for you. You can ladder this diploma into the Master of Education.

This online diploma provides a solid foundation in the theory and practice of the heritage field. This program includes a 400-hour practicum. You can ladder this diploma into the Master of Arts—Interdisciplinary Studies.

An online diploma for those who want to pursue instructional design as a profession. You can ladder this diploma into the Master of Education.

If you are hoping to start a legislative drafting career or want to refresh your skills, our Graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting is for you. Learn how to turn complex legislative language into plain language through this online program. You can ladder this program into the Master of Arts—Interdisciplinary Studies.

This unique program integrates theories, methods, and practices from the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The program has 12 focus areas to choose from:

• Adult Education
• Canada, the North, and the Globe
• Community Studies
• Educational Studies
• Equity Studies
• Global Change
• Heritage and Social History
• Independent Track
• Literary Studies
• Writing and New Media
• Work, Organization, and Leadership

The demand for remote and online learning is growing. Our online MEd will give you the core foundation of skills, knowledge, and values to help you manage and implement distance education and training programs. You can further specialize your skills through 1 of 4 focus areas:

• Leadership in Education
• Instructional Design
• Mobile Learning
• K-12 Online and Blended Learning

The Doctor of Education in Distance Education is the first program of its kind in North America. It is a professional doctoral degree that provides rigorous preparation for assuming senior responsibilities in planning, teaching, directing, designing, implementing, evaluating, researching, and managing distance education programs.