Graduate Diploma in Teaching Social Studies at the Secondary Level

This graduate diploma prepares practicing teachers to instruct social studies at the secondary level, covering history, geography, and related subject matter. Delivered fully online over 30 credits on a part-time basis, the program develops knowledge and competencies in history, geography, didactics, and educational sciences, alongside classroom management skills. Students analyze their teaching practice and apply evidence-based pedagogical strategies specific to secondary social studies instruction. The program is restricted to candidates already employed under a teaching contract in history, geography, or financial education. Admission is offered for the fall and winter terms only, and coursework is delivered entirely at a distance, allowing students to continue teaching while completing the diploma. Graduates apply current historical and geographic pedagogical approaches directly within their own secondary classroom.