NEXT ADMISSIONS DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 2010 FOR A SEPTEMBER 2010 PROGRAM START.

What this program is about...

This PhD program prepares students for work in arts education in a variety of situations: as faculty members at the university or college level, as district arts leaders for school boards, as leaders in arts education at the provincial ministry level, or as community arts workers. The program is firmly grounded in critical arts studies and educational theory affecting arts education; is interdisciplinary across the arts, while allowing for specialization in a particular arts area; and ensures a link between arts students and other doctoral students.

 

The non-departmental structure of this faculty makes it relatively easy for students to take advantage of a wide variety of faculty expertise, and for students to develop a view of arts education which encompasses the curriculum as a whole.

Which prerequisites are necessary...

A thesis-based MA with a standing of a 3.5 CGPA (or B+ average) will normally be required for admissions.

How the program is structured...

EDUC 945-5	Doctoral Seminar in Arts Education
EDUC 910-5	Directed Readings in Art or Music or Drama
EDUC 901-5	Seminar in the History of Educational Theory
EDUC 902-5	Interdisciplinary Seminar in Contemporary Educational Theory
EDUC 983-5	Comprehensive Examination
EDUC 899-10	Doctoral Thesis

Courses in research methodology may be required depending upon the student’s research interests

The program faculty are ...

How to apply for admissions...

Online application system open from November 15, 2009 to January 15, 2010.

• Doctoral (PhD) Application Process
• Doctoral Programs Letter of Intent
• Doctoral Programs Confidential Letter of Reference
• Doctoral (PhD) Admissions Application Checklist
• Frequently Asked Questions
• SFU Online Application

What financial support is available...

Outstanding applicants may be offered financial assistance in the form of an entrance Graduate Fellowship in the amount of $6250. Applicants should note, however, that the number of such fellowships is limited. Additional financial resources can include scholarships and bursuries as well as part-time employment as a teaching assistant (TA) or research assistant (RA). Information on graduate financial aid and other useful links are available at the University's main information source for graduate students.

• Dean of Graduate Studies
• Financial Resources

Program Fees are...

Tuition - $1565.50/term

Recreation/Athletics - $64.36
Student Activity - $60.65
Student Services - $38.62
Graduation(first 6 terms) - $6.00
Universal Transit Pass - $104.36
Sub-total - $1839.59

Extended Health* - $59.76
Dental* - $67.90
Total - $1967.25

*If students have existing extended health/dental coverage, an opt out
process is available. See www.sfsbenefits.com for deadlines.

Tuition is reduced to $782.80/term after 6 terms for Masters students and 8 terms for PhD students. All other costs remain the same each term.

On leave fee $197.50/term

 

Fees are subject to change annually.

The Current Students are...

Resources are...

• Associations and Conferences
• Gallery
• Alumni

FAQs

Contact us

For graduate admissions/course registration, contact Mauvereen Walker (educdoc@sfu.ca; 778-782-4787).

 

For academic queries contact Dr. Stuart Richmond, Academic Coordinator (stuart_richmond@sfu.ca; 778-782-3163).