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MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Post-Secondary

This Master of Education (MEd) program in Curriculum and Instruction is designed specifically to support local college and institute educators in British Columbia who are committed to advancing teaching and learning in post-secondary settings. 

Method of delivery: In-person
Applications open: October 1, 2025
Applications close: February 1, 2026
Next start date: September 2026
Estimated Tuition Fee: $2,192.49 per term
Location: Vancouver Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This program is ideal for:

Both new and current instructors that are engaged in post-secondary, community-based adult education, or similar areas of education.

Note: This program is intended for working professionals who are working within their profession throughout the program, therefore may not be suitable for international applicants. See resources for international students.

Program Structure

  • Focused on improvement of practice through the study of educational theory, philosophy and practice.
  • Cohort-based with seven 5-unit courses over six terms (2 years).
  • Classes meet every second or third weekend on Friday evening and Saturdays at the program location.
  • Designed for working professionals.

Intake Schedule

Next Start Terms
Fall 2026 (subject to receiving sufficient qualified applications)

Further Studies

Graduates of this program may be interested in pursing an Educational Leadership EdD (offerings and locations vary).

Program Design

This two-year program is designed to fill the consistent demand for upgrading of qualifications for both academic and non-academic instructors. The program focuses on issues pertaining to theoretical, practical, and research-based aspects of this area of study. 

Learning goals:

  • Evaluate and contribute to relevant educational knowledge and theory
  • Critically understand and apply relevant methods of educational research
  • Apply and refine diverse educational practices
  • Communicate, in various modalities, in accord with the expectations of their discipline
  • Act with responsibility and initiative in both scholarly and professional capacities
  • Enact values of ethical educational engagement, including international engagement, community engagement, and engagement among diverse identities and within marginalized constituencies.

COURSES

Students complete:

EDUC 816-5 DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES FOR DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS

Investigates theories and issues associated with developing educational programs and practices in various educational contexts. Addresses the development of new programs and their implementation in schools and other educational settings.

EDUC 822-5 EVALUATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Processes used in program evaluation; including test and other measurement devices; and political, social and philosophical issues relating to the evaluation of educational programs.

EDUC 823-5 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN AN INDIVIDUAL TEACHING SPECIALITY

An intensive examination of developments in a curriculum area selected by the student. In addition the course will deal with major philosophical and historical factors that influence the present state and future directions of curriculum and instruction.

EDUC 830-5 IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Problems and practices associated with innovation and implementation including the nature of change in the educational context, the roles of teachers, administrators, change agents, and evaluators.

EDUC 806-5 SELECTED PROBLEMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

This course is determined in context with the program.

EDUC 904-5 FIELDWORK III

Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
The Faculty Sponsor will provide further information regarding the Fieldwork course.

EDUC 883-5 MED COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

The examination is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Program courses and order of delivery subject to change.

Voices of the Program

  • September 07, 2022

    September 07, 2022

    Len Pierre, member of Katzie First Nation and founder of his own Indigenous consulting firm, Len Pierre Consulting, says doing his Master of Education degree at SFU helped lay the foundation for the principles and practices he brings to his work facilitating Indigenous cultural safety training, reconciliation, decolonization and anti-racism in large organizations.

  • March 22, 2024

    March 22, 2024

    "I have become an educator who now prioritizes developing meaningful relationships with my students," shares Eduardo. "I allocate time to collectively explore how our identities influence our learning processes and critically analyze how course content can be applied to guide decisions in our lives. Before, I focused solely on covering content during class time, but now, I invest more time in cultivating pedagogical relationships with my students and colleagues and I spend time learning about their educational priorities."

FACULTY

Meet the faculty sponsor for this program.

UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS

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