This program leads to the MA or MEd degree and is intended for current or prospective leaders who are engaged in educational activities in a variety of societal workplaces (e.g. schools, colleges, community agencies, health agencies, justice agencies, arts agencies).
The MA consists of five required courses (25 credit hours) plus a thesis; the MEd consists of seven courses (35 credit hours) plus a comprehensive exam. While the program is grounded both in research and in practice, it has a strong philosophical and conceptual orientation. All these features, encourage students to view issues and problems in the workplace in more complex and educative ways.
MEd and MA students are required to complete all of the following. EDUC 813-5 Organizational Theory and Analyses EDUC 815-5 Administrative Processes EDUC 817-5 Policy Processes EDUC 818-5 Leadership Studies
Students will normally be admitted to the MEd course work/comprehensive exam program. In addition to the four core courses, students will complete
EDUC 811-5 Fieldwork I plus two additional courses (10 credit hours) approved by the co-ordinator.
EDUC 883-5 MEd Comprehensive Examination follows completion of course work requirements. It is held once a year, during summer session.
Students admitted to the MEd program may, on the senior supervisor’s recommendation, transfer into the MA program. The MA requires the four core courses above plus EDUC 864. Students must demonstrate appropriate research competence which may necessitate taking one or both of the following.
EDUC 863-5 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research EDUC 867-5 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research Students may also take one or more electives as required or approved by the senior supervisor. EDUC 898-10 Master’s Thesis follows completion of course work requirements.
Tuition and Financial Resources As a result, it entails additional instructional and administrative costs and has been designated as a “premium fee” program.
Tuition fees for the 2007/8 academic year are $2387.70 per semester (subject to Board of Governors approval). These are subject to increases each academic year.
Full fee information is available on the link at the right.
No funding in the form of scholarships or fellowships is available to support students in this program.
Contact Information For academic queries: Dr. Dan Laitsch; dlaitsch@sfu.ca
For administrative queries: Program Assistant; Tel: 778-782-5951; Email: cpmed@sfu.ca
Please submit fully completed admissions application with supporting documentation (including all transcripts and letters of reference) directly to:
MEd Program Assistant MEd Graduate Programs Admissions Simon Fraser University, Surrey Campus Faculty of Education 15th Floor, 13450-102 Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3T 0A3
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