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 of Study

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

• Undergraduate Studies: The Faculty of Education offers undergraduate programs in areas such as Bachelor of General Studies, Minors, Certificates, and Courses.
  • 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 minors in areas such as 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 certificates in areas such as French and Education.
  • Courses: The Faculty of Education offers a range of courses in areas such as Foundations of Academic Literacy.
• Teacher Education: The Faculty of Education offers 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 region.
  • Helping Ease Access for Returning Teachers (HEART): This program is designed for students who want to return to teaching after a period of time away from the profession.
  • 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 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 graduate degree in education.
  • Post Baccalaureate Diploma: This program is designed for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree and want to pursue a post-baccalaureate diploma in education.
• Graduate Studies: The Faculty of Education offers graduate programs in areas such as Masters Programs and Doctoral Programs.
  • Masters Programs: The Faculty of Education offers master's programs in areas such as MA, MEd in Arts Education, MA, MEd in Counselling Psychology, MA, MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Educational Theory and Practice, and MA, MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Equity Studies in Education.
  • Doctoral Programs: The Faculty of Education offers doctoral programs in areas such as 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, and PhD in Educational Theory and Practice: Curriculum and Pedagogy Stream.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Faculty of Education programs vary depending on the program. However, some general requirements include:

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized institution
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Letters of reference
• A personal statement or letter of intent
• English language proficiency (if applicable)

Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees for the Faculty of Education programs vary depending on the program and the student's residency status. However, some general information about tuition and fees includes:

• Undergraduate tuition: $2,149.58 per term (subject to change)
• Graduate tuition: $2,149.58 per term (subject to change)
• Ancillary fees: $120 CAN (applicants with Canadian transcripts only) or $160 CAN (students with one or more international transcripts)

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

Program Comparison

The Faculty of Education offers a program comparison tool to help students choose the right program for their needs and interests.

Indigenous Education

The Faculty of Education has a strong commitment to Indigenous education and offers several programs and resources in this area, including:

• Indigenous Education: Wholistic Teachings and Transformative Pedagogies
• Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancements (SAGE)
• Indigenous Education - Events and Resources
• Welcome to the Indigenous Education and Reconciliation Council (IERC)
• Indigenous Education & Research

Community

The Faculty of Education is committed to community engagement and offers several programs and resources in this area, including:

• Explore Community
• Professional Learning Series
• International Education
• SFU Surrey Community Counselling
• The SFU-Cmolik Grant Program

Contact

For more information about the Faculty of Education programs, please contact the Faculty of Education office.

PhD in Educational Theory and Practice: Curriculum and Pedagogy Stream

The PhD in Educational Theory and Practice: Curriculum and Pedagogy Stream is a doctoral program that focuses on the study of curriculum and pedagogy in educational settings.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the PhD in Educational Theory and Practice: Curriculum and Pedagogy Stream include:

• A thesis-based MA from Simon Fraser University or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.33
• Submitted evidence that the applicant is capable of undertaking substantial original research
• SFU doctoral admission requirements
• Academic equivalency by country

How to Apply

To apply to the PhD in Educational Theory and Practice: Curriculum and Pedagogy Stream, students must:

1. Review the admission requirements and begin preparing the required documents
2. Apply online and pay the application fee
3. Upload the required supporting documents, including:

• Transcripts for each post-secondary institution attended
• Academic Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Letter of Intent
• IELTS/TOEFL Test Results (if applicable)

Tuition and Costs

The tuition and costs for the PhD in Educational Theory and Practice: Curriculum and Pedagogy Stream include:

• Tuition: $2,149.58 per term (subject to change)
• SFU Ancillary Fees
• Financial Resources: SFU Minimum Funding Available, SFU Graduate Studies Awards and Funding, SFU Financial Aid, SFU Work Study Program, Using Tuition Fee Credits (TFCs)

Frequently Asked Questions

Some frequently asked questions about the PhD in Educational Theory and Practice: Curriculum and Pedagogy Stream include:

• What are the admission requirements for the program?
• How do I apply to the program?
• What are the tuition and costs for the program?
• Are there any scholarships available for international applicants?
• Is there a minimum fee for the doctoral program?
• How long does it take to complete a doctoral degree?
• Are there online graduate programs offered by the Faculty of Education?
• Do you admit students without an undergraduate or master's degree?