This two year program is designed to address the broad range of philosophical, epistemological and social justice issues related to our conceptions of environmental and ecological education. This type of approach avoids the deadlock resulting from the conventional moral thinking based on right and wrong and allows individuals to consider multiple perspectives on an issue or
problem while allowing opportunities to rethink cultural and social norms or practices.
Curriculum & Instruction: Ecological Education MEd
The program has been designed to appeal to a wide cross section of teachers, informal educators and educational leaders and it is our endeavour to include a balance from each of these areas in support of the program’s pedagogical goals.
Students must complete:
| EDUC 811-5 | Fieldwork I |
| EDUC 861-5 | Study of Learning Environments |
| EDUC 830-5 | Implementation of Educational Programs |
| EDUC 816-5 | Development of Educational Programs |
| EDUC 823-5 | Curriculum and Instruction in an Individual Teaching Specialty |
| EDUC 833-5 | Seminar in Social and Moral Philosophy and Education |
| EDUC 857-5 | Issues and Topics in Environmental Education |
| EDUC 883-5 | MEd Comprehensive Examination |
Faculty Sponsor
Contact Dr. Zandvliet for academic inquiries regarding this program.
Admission Information:
Additional information about this program can be found below. If this is a program you would like more information, please send us an inquiry.
Program Application Deadlines:
MEd programs are generally offered for admission in the Fall with application deadlines in March. Please visit our site again soon for information regarding application deadlines.
Program Prerequisites:
Applicants must meet SFU master's admission requirements.
- A bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 from a recognized university, or the equivalent. In exceptional cases, where the applicant has followed an alternate educational path that the applicant has extensive experience in an educational or professional setting.
- Submitted evidence that the applicant is capable of undertaking advanced work in the area of interest. This is usually judged from letters of reference from qualified referees and an academic writing sample.
- Several years of exemplary and varied educational and professional experience, preferably in the area of interest. Of particular value will be evidence that the candidate manifests an interest in the study of the human mind in its cultural and historical contexts.
Students whose native language is not English may be required to satisfy the University and the graduate program committee as to their capability in English (i.e. TOEFL / IELTS scores).
Admissions Contacts:
For admissions/course registration, contact Linda Millum (lmilum@sfu.ca; 778-782-5951). If Linda is unavailable, contact other staff in the Surrey Graduate Programs office.
Program Format:
The Master of of Education (MEd) program is designed for practicing educators in the K-12 and post secondary systems. This two-year degree in Curriculum and Instruction, offers the opportunity to obtain a high quality Masters degree in your local community through a schedule geared to the working professional.
- Focused on improvement of practice through the study of educational theory, philosophy and practice.
- The program is co-designed so as to flexibly accommodate the demanding lifestyles and schedules of today's educational professionals.
- Cohort-based with seven 5-unit courses over six terms.
- Classes meet every second or third weekend on Friday evening and Saturdays at the program location.
Program Fees:
Tuition $2,584.70/term
Other Fees
Recreation/Athletics $66.96
Student Activity $60.65
Student Services $40.18
Graduation(first 3 terms) $12.00
Universal Transit Pass $120.00 (Applicable only to students who live in Metro Vancouver)
Extended Health/Dental – for information please go to www.ihaveaplan.ca. If students have existing extended health and dental coverage, an opt out process is required if no further coverage is wanted.
Tuition is reduced to $1292.35/term from the 7th term onwards for MEd students. All other costs remain the same each term.
On leave fee $203.70/term
Fees are subject to change annually. Please refer to the SFU Calendar for further information.
http://students.sfu.ca/calendar/for_students/grad_tuition_fees.html
Information about financial support is available from the Dean of Graduate Studies Office.
Additional information can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page as well as in the Student Calendar.