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Adult Education - Diploma

The Diploma in Adult Education program is being redesigned as a self directed learning program starting April 1, 2013.  This self directed approach has been established so that you can complete your ADED courses in a continuous entry, self-paced fashion. In other words, you can start your courses at any time and complete your courses faster than the normal 8 weeks.

The Diploma in Adult Education is a seven-course program that provides a comprehensive exploration of topics and skills that can assist instructors who work with mature learners. It is designed for adult educators who instruct in both formal and non-credit environments. The program is built upon the foundation of knowledge and skills developed in the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program. Course content includes: education management, professional practice, psychology of the adult, new educational technology, social learning theory, cognitive psychology and the principles of instruction as applied to linguistically diverse student populations.

Hear what VCC graduates and students say about their programs:

"It impressed me that the info session at VCC was conducted by the head of the department, someone I could trust to know the background of the field, as well as the inner workings of the TESOL program at VCC."
- Caleb Lee
TESOL graduate

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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 Diploma Broadway, Online Part-time


Career Prospects



Admission Requirements

General

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

International students
VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college's academic or career programs.

To learn more about language requirements for your program of interest, please read our English-language requirements guide; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

All international students pay international tuition fees. For more information, please contact VCC's international education office at study@vcc.ca or 604.443.8600.

We look forward to meeting you.


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

Recommended characteristics


Program Status

Accepting applications

VCC is accepting applications from international students.

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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 Check application status 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 $440.94 per course

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee
$125.00 $373.86 per credit $3.75 per credit


- All international students pay international tuition fees. For more information, please contact VCC's international education office at study@vcc.ca or 604.443.8600.


Other Costs

Cost Type Details
College initiative fee $6.99 per course
Other costs Supplies: $21.22


- Fees are approximate and subject to change without notice. Students making advanced payments for programs/courses or installment payments for current programs, will be required to pay increased rates. Application fee is non-refundable.

Withdrawals and refunds specific to this program
VCC's School of Instructor Education has its own withdrawal and fee refund policies. For more information, please visit their website or contact the School of Instructor Education directly.


Additional Information

For further information contact the School of Instructor Education at VCC - Broadway campus at 604.871.7000, ext. 7488, 604.871.7000, ext. 7499.

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


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Courses

Term 1
Course Name Outline Course Code Credits
Cooperative Learning -- ADED 3306 3.0
Developmental Psychology -- ADED 3302 3.0
Educational Leadership -- ADED 3304 3.0
Interactive Teaching and Learning -- ADED 3401 3.0
Learning and the Brain -- ADED 3403 3.0
Reflective Practice: Contexts for Curriculum and Instruction -- ADED 3301 3.0
Technology in Education -- ADED 3303 3.0


Note: All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

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