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 their chosen field.

Programs

• Undergraduate Studies: The Faculty of Education offers several undergraduate programs, including the Bachelor of General Studies, Minors, and Certificates.
  • Bachelor of General Studies: This program provides students with a broad-based education in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
  • Minors: The Faculty of Education offers several minors, including Counselling and Human Development, Curriculum and Instruction, Early Learning, Educational Psychology, Learning and Developmental Disabilities, and Social Justice in Education.
  • Certificates: The Faculty of Education offers a French and Education Certificate.
• Teacher Education: The Faculty of Education offers several teacher education programs, including the 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), and Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree.
  • Professional Development Program (PDP): This program is designed for students who want to become teachers.
  • Professional Linking Program - Lower Mainland (PLP-LM): This program is designed for students who want to become teachers in the Lower Mainland.
  • Helping Ease Access for Returning Teachers (HEART): This program is designed for students who want to return to teaching.
  • Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE): This program is designed for students who want to become teachers in the Alaska Highway region.
  • Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree: This program is designed for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree and want to become teachers.
• Professional Diplomas: The Faculty of Education offers several professional diploma programs, including the Graduate Diploma in Education and Post Baccalaureate Diploma.
  • Graduate Diploma in Education: This program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in education.
  • Post Baccalaureate Diploma: This program is designed for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree and want to pursue a career in education.
• Graduate Studies: The Faculty of Education offers several graduate programs, including Master's and Doctoral programs.
  • Master's Programs: The Faculty of Education offers several Master's programs, including 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: The Faculty of Education offers several Doctoral programs, including 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.

MA, MEd in Educational Technology & Learning Design

The MA, MEd in Educational Technology & Learning Design program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in educational technology and learning design. This program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to design and implement effective learning technologies.

Program Overview

• The program is ideal for working professionals who want to explore careers in schools, universities, corporate training, R&D labs, informal learning environments, and beyond.
• The program can lead to one of two degrees: Master of Education (MEd) and Master of Arts (MA).
• Applicants need to indicate which program they are applying to.

Program Structure

• The program is delivered in a blended format, combining in-person and online activities.
• The program is designed for working professionals, with in-person classes generally held on Tuesday/Thursday evenings or on weekends.
• Students can complete the program at an accelerated pace if they do not work full-time.

Intake Schedule

• The next start term is Fall 2026.

Further Studies

• Students who complete the MA, MEd in Educational Technology & Learning Design program can pursue further studies in Educational Technology & Learning Design, PhD.

Program Design

• The program provides students with research-based approaches to designing learning technologies, planning for their use, and evaluating their impact on learning.
• The program features small classes, project-centered coursework, and opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research projects.

Transfer between MA and MEd Degree

• Students who want to switch from the MA route to the MEd route must approach their pro-tems or senior supervisors and complete the appropriate forms.
• Switching from the MEd to the MA degree route is more complex and requires strong writing ability, a clear plan, and committed advisement.

Courses

• MEd and MA students complete the following core courses:
  • EDUC 890-4 Educational Media as Foundations of Curriculum
  • EDUC 892-4 Cognitive Tools & Multimedia Learning
  • EDUC 891-4 Learning Design in Technology-Mediated Environments
  • EDUC 893-4 Organizational and Social Aspects of Learning Technology Design
  • EDUC 864-5 Research Designs in Education
• MEd students also complete:
  • EDUC 934-4 Learning Design Development Workshop
  • EDUC 935-0 Learning Design Demonstration of Mastery
  • A minimum of 5 units of elective coursework chosen in consultation with their supervisor.
• MA students also complete:
  • EDUC 866-5 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research
  • EDUC 863-3 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research
  • EDUC 898-18 MA Master's Thesis

Faculty

• The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members, including Kevin O'Neill, Tenzin Doleck, Engida Gebre, Ching-Chiu Lin, Yumiko Murai, John Nesbit, and Robert Williamson.

Voices of the Program

• The program has received positive feedback from students, including Naveen Jit and Angela Crocker.

Contact

• For more information about the program, please contact the Program Assistant, Siân Owen.