Special Education Diploma

This is a one year full-time or two year part-time study program which is available to early childhood educators who possess the personal, professional and academic qualifications necessary to work with people of diverse abilities. It provides students with both theoretical and practical experiences which introduce them to a variety of intervention methods.

Participants also acquire skills necessary to create and implement individual treatment and educational programs for exceptional children. Applicants must have acquired either the Institute’s two year early childhood education or youth worker diploma, or their equivalent. All applicants will also be required to attend an interview as part of the application process.

Special Education Diploma Courses
PSA1036Communication & Sensory Disorders
PSA1046 Individual Differences in Learning and Behavior
SPE3083 Introduction to Counselling
SPE3163 Early Intervention: Theory
SPE3173 Early Intervention: Practical Application
SPE3203 The Biophysical Basis of Exceptional Development
SPE3213 Observation, Screening and Assessment
SPE3223 Working with Adults in Vocational and Residential Settings

*Full course descriptions available in the downloadable PDF Calendar.