The MEd program consists of the completion of a minimum of 35 units of core and elective course work and a Comprehensive Examination.
The MA program consists of the completion of a minimum of 30 units of core course work and a Master's thesis.
Classes tend to be scheduled late afternoons and/or early evenings and are usually held on our SFU Burnaby campus.
MEd and MA students complete:
| Year 1 |
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| Fall |
EDUC 860-3 | Contemporary Theory and Research in Educational Psychology |
| EDUC 970-3 | Systems and Paradigms in Educational Psychology | |
| Spring |
EDUC 826-3 | The Neurobiology of Language and Reading Development |
| EDUC 842-3 | Sociocultural Perspectives on the Psychology of Development and Education | |
| Summer |
EDUC 805-3 | Social Development in the School Context |
| EDUC 828-3 | Instructional Practices for Inclusive Classrooms | |
| Year 2 |
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| Fall |
EDUC 810-3 | Methods of Inquiry in Educational Psychology |
| EDUC 863-3 | Quantitative Methods in Educational Research | |
| Spring* |
EDUC 829-3 | Contemporary Issues in Learning Disabilities |
| Summer* | EDUC 876-3 | Cognitive Intervention Research |
* MEd students can take an additional elective
MEd students also complete:
| 5 elective units (approved by Senior Supervisor) | |
| EDUC 883-5 | MEd Comprehensive Exam |
MA students also complete:
| EDUC 898-10 | Thesis |
Academic Coordinator
Contact Dr. Hoskyn or Dr. Lemare for academic inquiries regarding this program.
Dr. Elina Birmingham
Dr. Lannie Kanevsky
Dr. Margaret MacDonald
Dr. Paul Neufeld
Dr. Roger Frie
Dr. Tracey Leacock
Dr. John Nesbit
Dr. Jeff Sugarman
Dr. Philip Winne
Next admission deadline is January 31, 2012 for a September 2012 program start. Online application system is open from November 15, 2011 until January 31, 2012.
A Bachelor degree with a standing of a 3.0 CGPA (or B average) will normally be required for admissions.
For admissions/course registration, contact Bridget Fox (educmast@sfu.ca; 778-782-4215). If Bridget is unavailable, contact other staff in the Graduate Programs office.
Tuition - $1629.00/term
Other Fees
Recreation/Athletics - $66.96
Student Activity - $60.65
Student Services - $40.18
Graduation(first 6 terms) - $6.00
Universal Transit Pass - $120.00 (Students who do not live in the GVRD and are registered in off-campus courses can apply for an exemption.)
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 $814.50/term from the 7th term onwards for Master's 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.
