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Diploma of Educational Studies
- Kamloops, Canada
- 1.25 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Education at Otterbein University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Educational Studies to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Equity Literacy
- Exceptional Children. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Master's study in school psychology
- Counselling
- Speech therapy
- Athletic administration or librarianship
- Non-profit educator roles
- Publisher
- Editor
- Corporate trainer
Curriculum
- 30-31 hour major: Study of the School or Introduction to Education
- Equity Literacy
- Exceptional Children
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology
- Adolescent or content-area literacy
- A required education internship (3-12 hours) and nine elective hours
- With a Senior Year Experience. No teaching licence.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent
- GPA 2.5 on a 4-point scale
- Three professional or academic references.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent, International applicants show English proficiency.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check the programme's GPA and English requirements and the international deadline (for example MBA and MEEM September: May . Apply online through EducationPlannerBC at apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca/tru. The 100 CAD application fee is paid by credit card. Igrad@tru. Ca answers graduate questions. Submit official transcripts plus the programme's reference letters
- CV or letter of intent. MEEM and MScEEM may require an interview. Pay the tuition deposit stated in the offer letter (3
- 000 CAD for continuing graduate students). A valid study permit and medical insurance are required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,302 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,300 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Kamloops |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Education and Social Work |
| Department | School of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 9 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
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1 Feb 2027
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September 2027
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.25 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $11,302 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,300 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5.

