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Adult Education - Diploma

Calling instructors of adult learners. Take the adult education diploma program to earn advanced qualifications to teach adult learners in industry, public institutions or private sectors. You'll learn training in adult learning, educational management, communications and curriculum design. The flexible, credit courses include cooperative learning, developmental psychology, interactive teaching and learning, and technology in education. Credits are transferable into the bachelor of arts in adult education at the University of the Fraser Valley. Graduates are also eligible for Simon Fraser University's master in education program, Royal Roads University's master in administrative leadership and training, University of Calgary's master in education or the University of Athabasca's master in education. For more information, visit: http://instructordiploma.com

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Program Description

Courses are offered weekends and online. It is not necessary to take courses in sequence. All courses are offered on a full-time basis once a year in the summer (subject to student demand). Students taking the program on a part-time basis take from 12 to 18 months to complete.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time Continuous intake Varies Diploma Broadway, Online Part or Full-time

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
International students

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

1. Completion or in the process of completing the Provincial Instructor Diploma

2. Documentation confirming teaching role or involvement with instruction

Program Status

Accepting applications

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Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.871.7458. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $415.50 per course

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $302.50 per credit $8 per credit

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $6.60 per course Other costs Supplies: $20

Withdrawals and refunds specific to this program

Additional Information

For further information contact the School of Instructor Education at VCC - Broadway campus at 604.871.7488/7499 or Fax 604.871.7511. Toll free 1.888.332.3212.

Visit the Department website at: http://instructordiploma.com

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