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)
Note: Final Intake for this program is Spring 2024.
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)
