This certificate is designed to prepare educators to work effectively with students who have special needs.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must:

1. Either:

   a) have a diploma of collegial studies (DEC) AND submit a letter from an educational institution indicating applicant's employment as a teacher, non-teaching professional, or teaching assistant; or the applicant's school involvement as a parent or a community member;

   or

   b) have a teaching certificate from Quebec (permis d'enseigner) or equivalent;

   or

   c) be a Mature Student (over 21 years of age) AND submit a letter from an educational institution indicating applicant's employment as a teacher, non-teaching professional, or teaching assistant; or the applicant’s school involvement as a parent or a community member. Students in this profile do not require a DEC. Two pieces of personal identification must be attached.

2. Submit one letter of reference.
3. Submit a personal statement regarding interest in the program.
4. Have a TOEFL minimum score of 550 for non-Canadian students from countries where English is not the first language and who have not completed a recognized university degree taught in English.

The Department reserves the right to request an interview of any applicant.

For further information on other supporting documents required, please see Programs, Courses and University Regulations > Faculties & Schools > School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > Program Transfers.