The program consists of 24 units of study normally taken over one fulltime semester.  Part time online distance study is possible. All students in the program must study at least three courses from the core list and one from the electives list on the following list. Assessment throughout the program consists of online tasks and workshop tasks as well as essays and other written work.

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