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2010-2011 Calendar | Education |
Curriculum and Instruction (Master of Education) Program
Faculty of Education
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The master of education (MEd) is a professional degree signifying advanced knowledge about and advanced training in educational practice.
This program is for educators who wish to examine critically current educational theory, research and practice. Participants are encouraged to examine their own instructional practices and to consider the match between practices and developing education theories.
The program requires 35 units of course work and a comprehensive examination (EDUC 883-5).
Admission Requirements
See graduate general regulation 1.3 for University admission requirements. In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered if superior scholarly or professional achievement is demonstrated.
Admission is granted to a specific degree and to a particular program or specialization. Updated application information is available November 15 at . All applicants are reviewed once a year. Completed applications must be received by January 31 with admissions decisions available by March 15.
Program Requirements
Students complete three of
- EDUC 816-5 Developing Educational Programs and Practices for Diverse Educational Settings
- EDUC 820-5 Current Issues in Curriculum and Pedagogy
- EDUC 822-5 Evaluation of Educational Programs
- EDUC 823-5 Curriculum and Instruction in an Individual Teaching Speciality
- EDUC 830-5 Implementation of Educational Programs
- EDUC 833-5 Seminar in Social and Moral Philosophy and Education
- EDUC 851-5 Perspectives on Technology-Supported Learning
- EDUC 864-5 Research Designs in Education
Specializations
The program can focus on an area of specialization such as imaginative education, ecological education, foundations, health and French education, or can be pursued as a general program. Current information about the specializations is available from the Graduate Programs office or at . Each specialization adds course requirements to the general program requirements.
Comprehensive Examinations
Candidates must complete a comprehensive exam by enrolling in EDUC 883-5. Normally, this occurs in the term in which course requirements are completed or in the term immediately following. The exam is set by faculty members associated with the program, in association with the graduate director.
Community Graduate Programs – Two Year Option
This program is also offered as a two year program that is situated in communities throughout the province of British Columbia. It caters to practicing educators who wish to improve their abilities to critically read, evaluate and integrate educational theory and research. The program's focus will be on a theme that integrates scholarly inquiry with focal interests and professional practice needs.
During fall and spring terms, classes normally are scheduled every second weekend wherever the program is situated. In the summer terms students typically attend classes in July.
School districts, educational institutions, groups and individuals interested in an MEd community graduate program should contact the office at 778.782.5951 or sschiede@sfu.ca
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.