Learning and Adaptation Difficulties (Graduate Diploma) is a postgraduate diploma in Others programme offered by Université Laval in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 934 per credit (CAD 134 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Others
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 134 / credit
International tuition: CAD 934 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This graduate diploma (DESS) prepares educators to improve pedagogical interventions for students with learning difficulties and behavioural challenges. The 30-credit programme, offered by Universite Laval's Faculty of Education, covers reading and writing difficulties, mathematics learning problems, behavioural disorders, and strategies for integrating these students into the classroom. Teaching is practically oriented, with small class sizes and school-based practicum placements that combine theory with hands-on experience. It can be completed full-time in about one year. Courses are offered in person in the evenings and in hybrid formats, with some courses available at a distance. The programme is intended for practising or prospective teachers who need specialized training to support students with learning and behavioural difficulties within regular or specialized classroom settings.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree in elementary education, special education or an equivalent credential; applicants with a secondary-teaching degree may be admitted subject to preparatory coursework. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on 4.33 is required (applicants scoring 2.85-2.99 may apply but are not automatically admitted). Non-francophone applicants must demonstrate French proficiency, normally a TCF score of at least 400/699, or equivalent coursework.
