Educational Leadership (MEd) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

The master of education (MEd) is a professional degree signifying advanced knowledge about and advanced training in educational practice. This program is intended for current and prospective leaders who are engaged in educational activities in a variety of societal workplaces [e.g. schools, colleges, community agencies, health agencies, justice agencies, art agencies). While the program is grounded both in research and in practice, it has a strong philosophical and conceptual orientation that encourages students to view issues and problems in the workplace in more complex and educative ways.

Faculty: Faculty of Education | Department: Education | Duration: six terms | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program consists of course work and the requirements from either project or comprehensive examination option for a minimum of 30 units. After successful completion of three courses, students admitted to the MEd program may, on the supervisor's recommendation, and with the approval of the graduate director, transfer to the MA program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. 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. Application information is available from the Faculty of Education .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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