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NEXT ADMISSIONS DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 2010 FOR A SEPTEMBER 2010 PROGRAM START. What this program is about...
Which prerequisites are necessary...
How the program is structured...
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| EDUC 931-4 | Group and Organizational Learning Technologies | |
| EDUC 932-4 | Learner-Centered Design | |
| One of: | EDUC 901-5 | Seminar in the History of Educational Theory OR |
| EDUC 902-5 | Interdisciplinary Seminar in Contemporary Educational Theory | |
| One of: | EDUC 866-5 | Advanced Qualitative Research in Education
ORStudent must also satisfy the prerequisites for both EDUC 866 & EDUC 975 (listed below) either prior to admittance or during the program: |
| EDUC 975-4 | Advanced Quantitative Methods in Educational Research
Student must also satisfy the prerequisites for both EDUC 866 & EDUC 975 (listed below) either prior to admittance or during the program: |
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| EDUC 983-5 | Doctoral Comprehensive examination | |
| EDUC 899-10 | Doctoral Thesis |
One elective graduate course of a minimum of three units as approved by the supervisor and coordinator of the program is required.
Participation in the non-credit Program Institute (a conference held every semester).
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.
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 subject to change annually.
The Current Students are...
Resources are...
- Associations and Conferences
- Gallery
- Alumni
FAQs
Q. How long does it take to complete a doctoral degree?A. Normally the first year and a half is the completion of coursework, followed in the third year by the comprehensive exam and finally by the thesis research and defence in the fourth or fifth year.
Q. As a registered doctoral student, would it be possible to complete my course requirements by taking one course a semester?A. Yes, most doctoral students in Education are employed full-time. It is normal practice for registered students to take one or two courses in the fall and spring semesters and one during the summer semester. During the fall and spring semesters, most graduate courses are offered inthe summer semester courses are offered during the day and/or evening.
Q. If I decide to take more than one course a semester, will the fees be higher?A. No. Students pay full-time fees each semester. A student may register for one, two or sometimes three courses per semester with no change in fees.
Q. What if there isn’t a core course offered in my program?A. Register into a directed readings course for research or preparation for the doctoral comprehensive examination, or go on-leave.
Q. If I need to go on-leave for one semester because work is too demanding, what do I do?A. Apply for an on-leave semester with reduced fees and secure your supervisor’s approval.
Q. If I need to go on-leave because I am ill, or for parenting reasons, what do I do?A. Apply for an on-leave semester and secure your supervisor’s approval. The on-leave fee may be waived in exceptional circumstances, such as those resulting from accident, illness or parenting responsibilities. A doctor’s note must be provided.
Q. If I need to go on-leave can I do this indefinitely?A. Students who need to enroll on leave for more than three sequential semesters must submit a written explanation for all subsequent on-leave enrollments. These applications require approval from the Dean of
Graduate Studies.Q. Do you approve transfer credit at SFU for work completed at another institution?A. Once admitted, graduate courses taken at another recognized post–secondary institution may be considered for transfer. An official transcript, course outline and syllabus will be required as supporting documentation. The transferred courses must meet the program requirements and have been recently completed. The final decisions on transfer credit rests with the Director of Graduate Programs and the Dean of
Graduate Studies.Q. If I still have questions after reading the literature on graduate study, is there an advisor I may contact?A. We suggest that you contact the coordinator of the program concerned (names and email addresses are included with each program description on the web) or contact individual faculty members for information relating to specific academic content. www.educ.sfu.ca/gradprogs/
Contact us
For graduate admissions/course registration, contact Mauvereen Walker (educdoc@sfu.ca; 778-782-4787).
For academic queries contact Dr. Kevin O'Neill Academic Coordinator (kevin_oneill@sfu.ca; 778-782-3476).
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