Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology

At a glance

  • Credential: graduate diploma
  • Credits: 18
  • Next start: see program details

Learn the current principles and practices of technology use in distance education and training with Athabasca University's online Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology.

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About Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology

If you're passionate about the evolving landscape of distance education, Athabasca University's online Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology is the perfect next step for you. This 18-credit program is designed to give professionals like instructors, trainers, and administrators the skills they need to effectively prepare, deliver, and manage distance education programs. With 3 annual intakes and an online grouped study format, you get both flexibility and structure, letting you learn alongside Master of Education students in Open, Digital, and Distance Education.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent education and experience.

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Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology emphasizes the concepts and skills required to prepare, deliver, and manage distance programs. It will benefit those who work in distance education as:

  • instructors
  • teachers
  • trainers
  • decision-makers
  • planners
  • managers
  • administrators

As Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology courses are part of the Master of Education in Open, Digital, and Distance Education (MEd) program, you will take your courses with MEd students.

Why take the Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology?

If you're interested in issues related to the use of technology in distance education and training, but aren't ready to pursue the MEd, this program may be for you.

The Graduate Diploma in Distance Education and Technology is an 18-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 9 credits through Athabasca University. All courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates.

Application deadlines and start dates

Application deadline Start date
Jan. 15 spring
May 15 fall
Sep. 15 winter

Routes and options

Ladder to a master's degree

Once you have completed the Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology, you may apply to the MEd program. If you're admitted, your Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology credits may be applied towards the MEd degree.

Completion times

You can take up to 3 years to complete all requirements.

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