Post-Graduate Diploma Progam (PGD)

The Gaia University Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) has a similar pattern to a master's degree, but has lighter output packet requirements. It is suited to adults in three categories:

1. You are working toward a master's degree, but wish to make a completion after one year, possibly taking a break before entering the capstone masters program year

2. You already have a master's degree from another institution and are seeking to develop your action learning and research capacities

3. You are seeking to augment your Gaia University master's degree by working to develop skills in a topic area not previously covered.

A series of PGD programs, initiated from time to time, is an excellent means of continuing advanced level learning over a lifetime, and for evidencing action learning in fresh topic areas as your life and interests develop.

You have a choice of pathways – Integrative Ecosocial Design (IESD) and Open Topic. Both pathways assist you in developing transferable skill-flexes much in demand by project leaders, non-profits and other employers in the world change field. You will enhance your project design and management skills; develop your digital documentation skills; exapand your leadership abilities; develop additional research capacities; hone your action learning skills and more.

Please see the decision model below to assist you in making an appropriate pathway choice and feel free to contact us if you'd like to discuss your options.

Length of Program: 1 Year

Program Requirements and Available Services
 

The table below outlines the services available to post-graduate diploma associates as well as the minimum requirements that need to be fulfilled to graduate. It is important to understand is that it is up to you to access available services. The main advisor is your primary and most regular contact point and will assist you in assessing and initiating these services. Not accessing them, however, does not warrant requests for refunds. If you are in a Premium Program you are purchasing a complete package of services with your Gaia University tuition. It is up to you to maximize your access and utilization.

A standard pattern exists for all programs which you can review on the Program Cycle page. An overview of requirements specific to the post-graduate diploma program follows. You will also receive detailed information regarding all services and requirements during your orientation workshop.

Workshops - Prerequisite, Required and Recommended

• Associates pursuing the Integrative Ecosocial Design (IESD) pathway are required to complete a Permaculture Design Course, Ecovillage Design Course or equivalent design study as prerequisite to program commencement. This does not need to be a course offered through Gaia University; it may be completed at an organization of your choice. Proof of completion and/or certification will be required.
• Highly Recommended: Re-Evaluation Counseling Fundamentals Course (additional fees apply)

Advisory & Other Support Services

The following table represents a typical overview of the services available to you as an associate, and the minimum services you would need to access in order to graduate. Please note that the numbers may vary somewhat due to program and program year.

Output Packet Requirements

• Output Packet 1:
  Part A – Life and Career Review PLUS Learning Intentions and Pathway Design
  Part B – Learning Goals and Project Proposals
• Output Packets 2 – 5: Project & Learning Reports
• End of Year presentation: Learning Review

Other Requirements

Computer and internet access at regular intervals are required.