Master of Education in Special Education at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

Teachers with a passion for supporting students in the special education classroom can pursue a Masters of Education at VIU to dive deeper into teaching and learning strategies that address unique learning challenges. This Master of Education in Special Education (MSED) is offered as a part-time online Master program or full-time in-person cohort, making it flexible and accessible for practicing teachers to undertake their Master's of Education while working. The VIU Special Education Master’s program is designed

Faculty: Education | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: online | Intake: The Master of Education in Educational Leadership Part-Time program starts in the Fall semester, September 2027. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Educational Theory & Practice, Foundations of Special Education, Development and Exceptionality in Human Learning, Critical Issues in Special Education, Research in Education, Individual Assessment & Intervention Planning, Field Inquiry, Major Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be admitted into the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:; Completion of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university and acceptable in content by the Faculty of Education with either:a cumulative grade point average of "B" in the final two years and/or; demonstration of academic excellence; Applicants whose previous degree was obtained in a country where English is not the primary/official language and from a university where English was not the language of instruction must meet one of VIU’s English Language requirements for Graduate Programs.; Acceptance and satisfactory review of the following items by the Admissions Committee:A résumé outlining teaching experience (two years preferred).; A letter of intent explaining why the applicant wishes to pursue graduate work in this area.; Two current, confidential assessment reports (reference letters...

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

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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