Diploma in Education (Counseling)

 

Note: This program is no longer available at Cape Breton University

 

Please note that the Diploma in Education (Counseling) program is currently under review.  Interested students should contact the Education Department for further information.

 

This graduate level diploma program has been available from CBU since 1994. It is intended to enhance counseling skills for classroom teachers. With courses in counseling theory, differentiated instructional issues, individual and career counseling, testing and a supervised practicum, the diploma has proven beneficial to K-12 teachers in a variety of teaching and resource positions. Formal admission into the program is required. Courses are offered on a part-time basis allowing for the program to be completed in three years. Individual courses may be taken with the permission of the Dean.

 

REQUIRED COURSES

EDUC5109         An Introduction to Theories and Issues in Counseling (3 credits)

EDUC5111         Cultural Issues in an Educational Setting (3 credits)

EDUC5113         Human Relations Development (3 credits)

EDUC5114         Career Counseling (3 credits)

EDUC5142         Individual Testing (6 credits)

EDUC5150        Identification and Remediation of Learning Difficulties (6 credits)

EDUC5991        Counseling Practicum I (3 credits)

EDUC5993        Counseling Practicum II (3 credits)

 

Diploma in Education (Curriculum)

 

This graduate level program is intended for learners who wish to pursue a deeper understanding of curriculum development. It has been available from CBU since 1983 and has been delivered both on campus and by distance. Beginning with the meaning and purpose of curriculum, the learner completes the program by developing a model curriculum that may be used in his or her class. Formal admission to the program is required. Courses are offered on a part-time basis and completion of the diploma takes approximately two years. Individual courses may be taken with the permission of the Dean.

 

REQUIRED COURSES

EDUC5102        The Meaning and Purpose of Curriculum (6 credits)

EDUC5110         Teaching Canadian Culture (6 credits)

EDUC5112         Learning Resources (6 credits)

EDUC5120         Issues in Planning, Designing and Developing Curriculum (6 credits)

EDUC5122         Research/Curriculum Development (6 credits)

 

Diploma in Educational Technology

 

This program is designed to improve the technological skills of classroom teachers and to provide an in-depth exploration of the integration of technology across the curriculum. It is appropriate for teachers of all subject areas. Computer access is required as the program is delivered entirely over the World Wide Web. This program may lead to further education through a Master of Education (Information Technology) program.

 

REQUIRED COURSES

EDUC5101      Assessment of Software and Information Technology Applications for Education (3 credits)

EDUC5103      Integration of Instructional Design and Information Technology (3 credits)

EDUC5105      Designing Web-Based Learning (3 credits)

EDUC5106      Technology Planning for Educational Environments (3 credits)

EDUC5107      Information Management in Education Environments (3 credits)

EDUC5108      Educational Technology for the Practicing Teacher (3 credits)

EDUC5115       Research Methods for Education (3 credits)

EDUC5131       Digital Citizenship (3 credits)

EDUC5800     Applied Research Project (6 credits)

 

 

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