Graduate Diploma in Distance Education at Université TÉLUQ in Québec, Canada is a postgraduate diploma in Education & Teaching programme. The programme is delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 757 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Education & Teaching
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 757 / 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 trains specialists in distance education, covering the pedagogical, technological, and organizational dimensions specific to this mode of delivery. Delivered fully online over 30 credits, the program is structured across three blocks covering foundational, specialization, and integration content, with flexible credit distribution within each block. The program is designed for tutors, instructors, teachers, and trainers experienced in in-person delivery who are moving into or expanding their work in distance education. Coursework builds expertise in designing, delivering, and managing distance-learning environments. Graduates are prepared to design, implement, and evaluate distance-learning initiatives within educational or training organizations. Registration in fall and winter terms is required throughout the program, and courses are completed entirely at a distance, consistent with the program's subject matter.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on a 4.3 scale; candidates with an average between 2.7 and 3.0 are reviewed by the admissions committee. Applicants without the required academic average may also be considered on the basis of sufficient relevant training or experience, subject to committee review. French language proficiency must be demonstrated through TÉLUQ's French test or an equivalent, and applicants must be able to read scientific articles in English. The admissions committee may impose conditional admission requiring preparatory coursework or an interview.
