Educational Leadership (International Cohort)
About The Program
The Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership (International Cohort) is designed for international students, who aspire to a career in the administration, leadership and management of educational organizations.
Through coursework and a research project the students will study in a multicultural university environment, learn about current educational theories and practices in educational administration and leadership, observe and discuss educational leadership practices in Canadian schools and classrooms, and gain new understandings that they can apply to the development of ideas and strategies in their own and other professional environments.
The coursework is most intensive, to enable completion within 6 terms (24 months). The program provides additional academic, English language and cultural support.
Program Overview
Offering an exciting and in-depth professional, scholarly, and cultural experience for its students, this two-year program starts August 2012 and continues through to August 2014 and consists of:
• Five-week intensive orientation
This introductory program- Introduction to Educational Discourses and Practices in the North American Context - helps prepare students for the demands of graduate study, particularly graduate level reading and writing that is required in the program. The course continues alongside the other required courses in the first term.
• Six terms of coursework, each four months long:
September-December 2012; January-April 2013; May-August 2013; September-December 2013; January-April 2014; May-August 2014
• Six required five-unit courses
covering topics such as educational leadership, policy processes, organizational theory, and research and evaluation. One term involves Fieldwork, leading to completion of a research project.
• Classes that are seminar-style
with active discussion, independent study, intensive reading, on-line learning and writing of term papers for each course.
Graduation requirements - for this MEd degree, each student must complete a final Comprehensive Examination. This consists of two parts:
- Writing and presentation of a research project that synthesizes the knowledge a student has gained in the program.
- A reflective essay demonstrating an ability to synthesize the learning acquired during the course of the program.
*This program is pending final approval and is subject to available resources and sufficient enrollment of qualified candidates.
Contact Information
Simon Fraser University
Faculty of Education
Graduate Programs
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC Canada V5A 1S6
Program Coordinator
Dr. Michele Schmidt
E: mschmidt@sfu.ca
Program Assistant
E: intlmed@sfu.ca
Faculty Sponsor
Contact Dr. Schmidt for academic inquiries regarding this program.
We are no longer accepting applications for 2012. Thank you for your interest in this program.
Admission Requirements
- A 4-year bachelor’s degree in a relative discipline
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0
- Teaching or tutoring experience an asset
- Three letters of reference (Two should be written by referees who are able to comment on academic competence and make an informed judgement about the likelihood of success in graduate study)
- Official transcripts, accompanied by a degree certificate
- Letter of intent
- Writing Sample
- Résumé
- English language compentency through the achievement of a satisfactory score on TOEFL or IELTS (TOEFL IBT 88 with a minimum of 20 in each category, or IELTS overall band score of 7.0; TOEFL PBT 570 and TWE 5, or TOEFL CBT 230
- A successful oral interview with an SFU representative
International Program Fees*
Application Fee $ 125
Tuition Fees $39,250
Student Fees $ 2,700
Total Program Fees $42,075
Other Costs:
Books and Supplies (estimate) $ 3,600
Rent and Utilities (estimate) $16,400
Food (estimate) $ 5,500
Miscellaneous (estimate) $10,500
Total Living Costs $36,000
These estimates are based upon:
http://students.sfu.ca/financialaid/budget.html
TOTAL (estimate for 24 months) $ 78,075
* Fees in Canadian dollars, subject to minor changes.
Why Choose SFU?
Simon Fraser University has an outstanding academic reputation. Over the past decade,
it has consistently been ranked among
Canada’s top comprehensive
universities.
We have three campuses in the Metro Vancouver area, serving approximately 32,000 students. The Faculty of Education has a reputation for top quality research and teaching.
Located in the province of British
Columbia, we enjoy one of the most
favourable climates in Canada. Metro Vancouver, with a population of more than 2 million, is home to a diverse community of people who have settled here from all over the world, especially from China and other Asian countries.
SFU has many services for students,
including:
• Health, Counselling and Career services
• Volunteer opportunities
• An active university wide International program
• A large research library
• Over 150 student-led clubs
• Transit pass that enables students to travel throughout the city