Human Relationships, Diversity and Sexuality (Dip.) (30 credits)
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)
Program credit weight: 30 credits
Program Description
The Diploma in Human Relationships, Diversity and Sexuality focuses on the complexity of relationships in a digital and global world. Taking an intersectional approach with an orientation toward social justice, topics include sexuality, culture, ability, media literacy, communication, advocacy, and leadership.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Required Courses (21 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDPC 501 | Facilitating Relationships . | 3 |
Facilitating Relationships . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Components of effective interpersonal relationships and how to facilitate them in a variety of contexts. | ||
| EDPC 502 | Group Processes and Diversity. | 3 |
Group Processes and Diversity. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Theories and exploration of group development and processes, including an examination of research, and how intersectional and universal design have implications for group work. | ||
| EDPC 503 | Intersectional Relationships and Sexualities. | 3 |
Intersectional Relationships and Sexualities. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Situated in sexuality studies and education this course explores intra and interpersonal relationships through examining the intersections of sexuality with a diversity of identities, expressions and communities. The course addresses the ways in which current and emerging technologies influence and inform understandings of sexuality and the resulting effect on how people negotiate sexual relationships. | ||
| EDPC 504 | Communication and Critical Conflict Resolution . | 3 |
Communication and Critical Conflict Resolution . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Applying a social justice framework this course will give students the opportunity to develop the critical communication skills necessary when addressing difficult dialogues and conflict. | ||
| EDPC 507 | Advocacy, Outreach and Leadership. | 3 |
Advocacy, Outreach and Leadership. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Exploration of the roles of advocacy, outreach and leadership in developing inclusive and accessible environments, including the complex interactions between individuals and the diversity of systems in which they live. | ||
| EDPC 540 | Social Responsibility and Relationships in Digital Age. | 3 |
Social Responsibility and Relationships in Digital Age. Terms offered: Summer 2025 The complex way in which living in a digital age affects social relationships and its influences across generations in everyday lives. | ||
| EDPE 515 | Gender Identity Development. | 3 |
Gender Identity Development. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Theoretical models and empirical findings relevant to the development of gender identity. Special attention is given to the influence of peers in school settings. Psychological, physiological, parental, peer and cultural influences on gender identity. | ||
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
9 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDPC 505 | Crisis Intervention Processes. | 3 |
Crisis Intervention Processes. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. General overview of symptoms for different crises and how different professionals can intervene and refer, including ethical and professional issues. | ||
| EDPC 509 | Individual Reading Course. | 3 |
Individual Reading Course. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Supervised individual reading course on an approved subject. | ||
| EDPC 511 | End of Life Care. | 3 |
End of Life Care. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Exploration of how end of life care is delivered and interpreted across divergent socio-cultural contexts by applying an intersectional framework. | ||
| EDPE 502 | Theories of Human Development. | 3 |
Theories of Human Development. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Life course developmental theories to form a foundation for policy and for empirical and applied work with diverse groups, including disability and other equity-seeking groups. | ||
| EDPE 595 | Seminar in Special Topics 1 . | 3 |
Seminar in Special Topics 1 . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The content of the seminar will vary from year to year and will be announced prior to registration. The seminar may be given by a single instructor or by a group, as the occasion warrants. | ||
| EDPE 596 | Seminar in Special Topics 2. | 3 |
Seminar in Special Topics 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminar in selected topics in Educational and Counselling Psychology. The topic will vary from year and will be announced prior to registration. | ||
| EDPI 543 | Family, School and Community. | 3 |
Family, School and Community. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Focus on the examination of three important systems in a child’s life; namely family, school and community, as well as societal influences on student growth, development, and adjustment. Emphasis will be on evidence-based practices in collaborating with families and community organizations to form partnerships, classroom interventions and school-based initiatives to enhance well-being. | ||
In addition to the above, other complementary courses may be approved by the Program Director.