In exceptional cases, when no regularly offered master's program can accommodate special interests, an applicant may propose a unique curriculum called an Individual Program.
Individual Program MEd, MA
We are no longer accepting applications for 2012. Thank you for your interest in this program.
MEd students complete:
| Minimum of 30 hours of course work | |
| EDUC 881-5 | Master's Project |
MA students complete:
| Minimum of 25 hours of course work | |
| EDUC 898-10 | Master's Thesis |
The Individual Program Study Plan must be developed with and approved by a faculty sponsor who automatically becomes the senior supervisor of the master's project or thesis. A letter of support from the senior supervisor is required. A second person suitably qualified in relation to the project or thesis joins the supervisory committee normally before the completion of the fourth course in an Individual Program.
An Individual Program Study Plan signed by the applicant and the faculty sponsor must be completed as part of the required admissions documentation. Please consult the list of faculty members showing areas of research interest and discuss your program with the appropriate faculty member. Be prepared to provide an indication of academic performance at the undergraduate level to the faculty sponsor.
It is important to note that the signed Individual Program Study Plan is a contract with Graduate Programs that governs the applicant’s program. A "Changes to Individual Program Study Plan" form must be completed and forwarded to the Graduate Programs office. Any changes from the approved Individual Program Study Plan must be discussed with and approved by the senior supervisor/director.
In addition to other criteria considered for admission, the Director of Graduate Programs or designate will adjudicate the Individual Program Study Plan regarding availability of resources to support it and whether it can be completed in reasonable time.
Program Application Deadlines:
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.
Program Prerequisites:
A Bachelor degree with a standing of a 3.0 CGPA (or B average) will normally be required for admissions.
Program Format:
This program is designed to offer flexibility for students by holding most classes in the late afternoon/evenings. Classes tend to be held on our Burnaby campus.
Admissions Contacts:
For admissions/course registration, contact Karen Mathews (kmatt@sfu.ca; 778-782-3591). If Karen is unavailable, contact other staff in the Graduate Programs office.
Program Fees:
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.