Diploma in Education (Counseling)
Note: This program is no longer available at Cape Breton University
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
EDUC-5109 An Introduction to Theories and Issues in Counseling (3 credits)
EDUC-5111 Cultural Issues in an Educational Setting (3 credits)
EDUC-5113 Human Relations Development (3 credits)
EDUC-5114 Career Counseling (3 credits)
EDUC-5142 Individual Testing (6 credits)
EDUC-5150 Identification and Remediation of Learning Difficulties (6 credits)
EDUC-5991 Counseling Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC-5993 Counseling Practicum II (3 credits)
Diploma in Education (Curriculum)
Note: This program is no longer available at Cape Breton University
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
EDUC-5102 The Meaning and Purpose of Curriculum (6 credits)
EDUC-5110 Teaching Canadian Culture (6 credits)
EDUC-5112 Learning Resources (6 credits)
EDUC-5120 Issues in Planning, Designing and Developing Curriculum (6 credits)
EDUC-5122 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
EDUC-5101 Assessment of Software and Information Technology Applications for Education (3 credits)
EDUC-5103 Integration of Instructional Design and Information Technology (3 credits)
EDUC-5105 Designing Web-Based Learning (3 credits)
EDUC-5106 Technology Planning for Educational Environments (3 credits)
EDUC-5107 Information Management in Education Environments (3 credits)
EDUC-5108 Educational Technology for the Practicing Teacher (3 credits)
EDUC-5115 Research Methods for Education (3 credits)
EDUC-5131 Digital Citizenship (3 credits)
EDUC-5800 Applied Research Project (6 credits)
