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: The Faculty of Education offers undergraduate programs in education, including a Bachelor of General Studies and various minors.
• Teacher Education: The Faculty of Education offers teacher education programs, including a Professional Development Program (PDP) and a Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree.
• Professional Diplomas: The Faculty of Education offers professional diplomas in education, including a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Post Baccalaureate Diploma.
• Graduate Studies: The Faculty of Education offers graduate programs in education, including master's and doctoral degrees.

Undergraduate Studies

The Faculty of Education offers undergraduate programs in education, including:

• Bachelor of General Studies: This program provides students with a broad-based education and the opportunity to explore various fields of study.
• 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.
• Courses: The Faculty of Education offers a range of courses, including Foundations of Academic Literacy.

Teacher Education

The Faculty of Education offers teacher education programs, including:

• Professional Development Program (PDP): This program is designed for students who want to become teachers and provides them with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in the field of education.
• Professional Linking Program - Lower Mainland (PLP-LM): This program provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in a school setting and develop their teaching skills.
• 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 provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in a school setting and develop their teaching skills.
• 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 education, including:

• Graduate Diploma in Education: This program provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in education and is designed for students who want to pursue a career in education.
• Post Baccalaureate Diploma: This program provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in education and is designed for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree.

Graduate Studies

The Faculty of Education offers graduate programs in education, including:

• Masters 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, and MA, MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Equity Studies in 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, and PhD in Educational Technology & Learning Design.

Programs in French

The Faculty of Education offers programs in French, including:

• PDP - module français: This program is designed for students who want to become teachers and provides them with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in the field of education.
• PLP - module français: This program provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in a school setting and develop their teaching skills.
• Niveau de français: This program is designed for students who want to improve their French language skills.

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

Session d'échange

The Session d'échange is a program that allows students to study at the University of Tours in France for a semester. This program is designed for students who are enrolled in the Professional Development Program (PDP) - module français and provides them with the opportunity to gain experience in a French-speaking environment and develop their French language skills.

Description du programme et cours

The Session d'échange program includes a semester of study at the University of Tours in France, followed by three semesters of study at Simon Fraser University. The program includes courses in French language and culture, as well as courses in education.

Mode de livraison

The Session d'échange program is delivered in person at the University of Tours in France and at Simon Fraser University in Canada.

Avantages académiques

The Session d'échange program provides students with several academic benefits, including:

• The opportunity to study in a French-speaking environment and develop their French language skills
• The opportunity to gain experience in a school setting and develop their teaching skills
• The opportunity to study at a university in France and experience the French education system

Avantages professionnels

The Session d'échange program provides students with several professional benefits, including:

• The opportunity to gain experience in a school setting and develop their teaching skills
• The opportunity to develop their French language skills and become more competitive in the job market
• The opportunity to network with other students and professionals in the field of education

Avantages personnels

The Session d'échange program provides students with several personal benefits, including:

• The opportunity to experience a new culture and way of life
• The opportunity to develop their independence and self-reliance
• The opportunity to make new friends and connections

Foire aux questions

The Faculty of Education has a FAQ section that provides answers to common questions about the Session d'échange program, including:

• What is the Session d'échange program?
• How do I apply to the Session d'échange program?
• What are the benefits of the Session d'échange program?
• How long does the Session d'échange program last?
• What are the requirements for the Session d'échange program?