Program Overview

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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

• Undergraduate Studies: The Faculty of Education offers undergraduate programs in areas such as Bachelor of General Studies, Minors, and Certificates.
  • Bachelor of General Studies: This program provides students with a broad-based education in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
  • Minors: The Faculty of Education offers minors in areas such as Counselling and Human Development, Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Psychology.
  • Certificates: The Faculty of Education offers certificates in areas such as French and Education.
• Teacher Education: The Faculty of Education offers teacher education programs, including the Professional Development Program (PDP), Professional Linking Program - Lower Mainland (PLP-LM), and Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree.
  • Professional Development Program (PDP): This program is designed for students who want to become teachers and provides them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the classroom.
  • Professional Linking Program - Lower Mainland (PLP-LM): This program is designed for students who want to become teachers and provides them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the classroom.
  • 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 professional diplomas in areas such as 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 and provides them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.
  • 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 graduate programs in areas such as Master of Arts, Master of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy.
  • Master of Arts: This program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in education and provides them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.
  • Master of Education: This program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in education and provides them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.
  • Doctor of Philosophy: This program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in education and provides them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.

PhD in Arts Education

The PhD in Arts Education is a doctoral program that is designed for students who want to pursue a career in arts education. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of arts education.

Program Overview

The PhD in Arts Education is a 20-unit program that includes coursework, a doctoral comprehensive examination, and a doctoral thesis. The program is designed to provide students with a broad-based education in arts education and to prepare them for careers in teaching, research, and administration.

Program Format

The PhD in Arts Education is an in-person program that is typically offered at the Burnaby campus. The program includes late afternoon or evening classes and is designed to provide students with the flexibility they need to balance their academic and professional responsibilities.

Intake Schedule

The PhD in Arts Education has a biennial intake schedule, with applications accepted in the fall of each year. The program starts in the fall of each year, and students are expected to complete the program within six years.

Program Design

The PhD in Arts Education is designed to provide students with a broad-based education in arts education. The program includes coursework in areas such as arts-based inquiry, aesthetic ways of knowing, and doctoral seminars in arts education. The program also includes a doctoral comprehensive examination and a doctoral thesis.

Courses

The PhD in Arts Education includes a range of courses that are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of arts education. These courses include:

• EDUC 901A-3: Seminar in the History of Educational Theory A
• EDUC 901B-3: Seminar in the History of Educational Theory B
• EDUC 902A-3: Interdisciplinary Seminar in Contemporary Educational Theory A
• EDUC 902B-3: Interdisciplinary Seminar in Contemporary Educational Theory B
• EDUC 943-5: Arts-Based Inquiry in Educational Research
• EDUC 944-5: Aesthetic Ways of Knowing and Education
• EDUC 945-5: Doctoral Seminar in Arts Education
• EDUC 983-5: Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
• EDUC 899-15: Doctoral Thesis

Faculty

The PhD in Arts Education is taught by a range of faculty members who are experts in the field of arts education. These faculty members include:

• Lynn Fels (Academic Coordinator)
• Ching-Chiu Lin (Academic Coordinator)
• Vicki Kelly
• Ching-Chiu Lin
• Michael Ling

Research Areas

The PhD in Arts Education includes a range of research areas that are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of arts education. These research areas include:

• Arts-based inquiry
• Aesthetic ways of knowing
• Doctoral seminars in arts education
• Arts education policy and practice
• Arts education and social justice
• Arts education and technology

Programs in French

The Faculty of Education offers a range of programs in French, including the PDP - module français, PLP - module français, and Niveau de français. These programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of education in French.

Faculty & Research

The Faculty of Education is committed to research and scholarship in the field of education. The faculty includes a range of research areas, including arts education, educational leadership, and educational technology.

Indigeneity

The Faculty of Education is committed to indigeneity and offers a range of programs and courses that are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of education in Indigenous contexts. These programs include the Indigenous Education program, the Indigenous Programs & Courses program, and the Resources for Indigenous Students program.

Community

The Faculty of Education is committed to community engagement and offers a range of programs and courses that are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of education in community contexts. These programs include the Professional Learning Series, the International Education program, and the SFU Surrey Community Counselling program.

Contact

For more information about the Faculty of Education and its programs, please contact the faculty directly.