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University of Calgary Calendar 2012-2013 Faculty of Education 6. Credit Certificate and Diploma Programs
6. Credit Certificate and Diploma Programs

The Faculty of Education sponsors Post Degree Continuous Learning Undergraduate Diploma and Undergraduate Certificate programs with the following objectives:

  • To promote continuing professional development among educators in schools, social service agencies, health, business, and industry.
  • To increase access to demographic groups who traditionally are excluded from postsecondary education by providing courses utilizing alternate-delivery formats.
  • To provide a vehicle for transitioning from the BEd program to graduate programs.
  • To provide a vehicle for teachers who wish to complete additional undergraduate courses in order to move up the grid for salary purposes.
  • To provide a vehicle for teachers to complete additional undergraduate courses as directed by teacher certification agencies.
  • To offer course opportunities for students in other degree programs.
  • To offer upgrading opportunities for potential students seeking admission to EDER programs.
  • To provide funding opportunities for graduate students in EDER who wish to teach at the undergraduate level.
  • To offer opportunities for teachers from other countries to achieve qualification in Alberta.

These programs are available in the Graduate Programs in Education, http://www.ucalgary.ca/gpe.