Program Overview

Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University offers a wide range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in education. These programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in the field of education.

Programs of Study

The Faculty of Education offers several programs of study, including:

• Undergraduate Studies
  • Bachelor of General Studies
  • Minors
    • Counselling and Human Development Minor
    • Curriculum and Instruction Minor
    • Early Learning Minor
    • Educational Psychology Minor
    • Learning and Developmental Disabilities Minor
    • Social Justice in Education Minor
  • Certificates
    • French and Education Certificate
  • Courses
    • Foundations of Academic Literacy
• Teacher Education
  • Professional Development Program (PDP)
  • Professional Linking Program - Lower Mainland (PLP-LM)
  • Helping Ease Access for Returning Teachers (HEART)
  • Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE)
  • Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree
  • Minors
    • Elementary Generalist Minor
    • Environmental Education Minor
    • French Education Minor
    • Physical and Health Education Minor
    • Secondary Mathematics Education Minor
    • Secondary Teaching Minor
  • BC Education System Familiarization Program
  • Programs in French
• Professional Diplomas
  • Graduate Diploma in Education
    • Indigenous Education: Wholistic Teachings and Transformative Pedagogies
  • Post Baccalaureate Diploma
• Graduate Studies
  • Masters Programs
    • MA, MEd in Arts Education
    • MA, MEd in Counselling Psychology
    • MA, MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Educational Theory and Practice
    • MA, MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Equity Studies in Education
    • MA, MEd in Educational Psychology
    • MA, MEd in Educational Technology & Learning Design
    • MA, MEd in Teaching English as an Additional Language
    • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Children’s and Young Adult Literature
    • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Contemplative Inquiry & Approaches in Education
    • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Digital and New Media Literacies
    • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Ecological Education
    • M.Éd. dans Curriculum & Instruction: Enseigner et apprendre en français: plurilinguismes, francophonies et éducation
    • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Imagination in Teaching, Schooling and Place
    • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Innovations in Mathematics Education
    • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Place- and Nature-Based Experiential Learning
    • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Post-Secondary
    • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Science Education and Communication
    • MEd in Educational Leadership: Expanding Possibilities in K-12 Education
    • MEd in Educational Leadership: Post-Secondary (Surrey)
    • MEd in Educational Practice
    • MEd in Educational Practice: Indigenous Pedagogy and Indigenous Inquiry
    • MEd in Educational Practice: Practitioner Inquiry
    • MEd in Teaching Languages in Global Contexts
    • MSc, MEd in Secondary Mathematics Education
  • Doctoral Programs
    • EdD in Educational Leadership: Leading for Educational Change in the Yukon
    • PhD in Arts Education
    • PhD in Educational Psychology
    • PhD in Educational Technology & Learning Design
    • PhD in Educational Theory and Practice: Curriculum and Pedagogy Stream
    • PhD in Educational Theory and Practice: Philosophy of Education Stream
    • PhD in Languages, Cultures and Literacies
    • PhD en langues, cultures et littératies
    • PhD in Mathematics Education

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Faculty of Education programs vary depending on the program. However, all applicants must meet the minimum undergraduate admission requirements set by Simon Fraser University.

High School Students or University and College Transfer Students

Applicants must meet SFU's minimum Undergraduate Admission requirements. A maximum of 60 units may be transferred from accredited institutions. Students are encouraged to review courses that require a Criminal Records Check (CRC) before enrolling.

Current SFU Students Transferring Into the Bachelor of General Studies in Education

Students must have completed at least one semester at SFU, including 6 units of EDUC coursework with a minimum of 2.0 on the CGPA, UDGPA, EDUC GPA posted on the transcript. To complete the internal transfer, make an appointment to see the undergraduate advisor.

Tuition & Costs

The tuition fees for the Faculty of Education programs vary depending on the program and the student's residency status.

Domestic Student Tuition (2025/26)

• Normal and Course Challenge: $216.28 (basic - per unit)
• Co-operative Education: $913.80 (per term)

International Student Tuition (2025/26)

• Normal and Course Challenge:
  • For students who entered in 2016/2017 or earlier: $1,045.94 (basic - per unit)
  • For students who entered in 2017/2018 and 2023/24: $1,191.40
  • For students who entered in 2024/25 or later: $1,214.31 (basic - per unit)
• Co-operative Education: $913.80 (per term)

Financial Resources

Undergraduate students may be eligible for scholarships, bursaries, the SFU Work-Study program, and loans.

Research Areas

The Faculty of Education has several research areas, including:

• Arts Education
• Counselling Psychology
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Leadership
• Educational Psychology
• Educational Technology & Learning Design
• Equity Studies in Education
• Languages, Cultures & Literacies
• Mathematics Education
• Programs in French
• Themes in Community

Bachelor of General Studies

The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) in Education is a degree program that provides students with a broad-based education in the field of education. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in a variety of educational settings.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the BGS in Education program are the same as those for the Faculty of Education.

Tuition & Costs

The tuition fees for the BGS in Education program are the same as those for the Faculty of Education.

Program Structure

The BGS in Education program is a 120-unit program that can be completed in four years. The program includes a combination of required and elective courses, as well as a practicum or field experience.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BGS in Education program can pursue a variety of career opportunities in education, including teaching, educational administration, and educational research.