Master of Education (MEd) – Human Development, Learning & Culture (Concentration: Self-Regulated Learning)
“Self-regulating” learners mobilize “metacognition” (e.g., awareness of strengths and challenges in relation to tasks), motivation/emotions (e.g., growth mindsets), and strategic action to proactively and adaptively learn in all kinds of contexts. Models of self-regulated learning provide powerful frameworks for educators to understand challenges/successes in students’ learning and engagement, and construct practices that foster students’ development […]
Master of Arts (MA) – Human Development, Learning & Culture (Concentration: Self-Regulated Learning)
“Self-regulating” learners mobilize “metacognition” (e.g., awareness of strengths and challenges in relation to tasks), motivation/emotions (e.g., growth mindsets), and strategic action to proactively and adaptively learn in all kinds of contexts. Models of self-regulated learning provide powerful frameworks for educators to understand challenges/successes in students’ learning and engagement, and construct practices that foster students’ development […]
Master of Education (MEd) – Counselling Psychology (Area of Focus: School Counselling)
Both the MA and MEd programs contain a substantive common core of courses in counselling theory and skill acquisition. In addition to basic counselling theory, important aspects of the core include counselling skill development under direct faculty supervision in one of the Department’s school or community-based training centres, development of appropriate assessment skills using standardized […]
Master of Education (MEd) – Counselling Psychology (Area of Focus: Counselling in Higher Education)
In this area of specialization, students focus on college/university counselling. The focus is on the facilitation of informed career decision making and life style planning. Beyond the common core, students in this area acquire knowledge about counselling issues pertinent to students in higher education, and develop skills in individual and group counselling. Students graduating with […]
Master of Education (MEd) – Counselling Psychology (Area of Focus: Community Counselling Program)
In community and agency counselling, students focus on counselling individuals, couples and families. Affective and developmental needs of individual and families are studied in content and practicum courses. Skills are developed in group and individual counselling. Students graduating from this specialty area are employed as counsellors in a range of governmental, industrial, and agency settings.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Counselling Psychology
The program follows the scientist-practitioner model for the education of counselling psychologists; students receive a substantial education as both researchers and professional psychologists. Designed for those with relevant experience who want to gain doctoral level competence, this program enhances research, counselling theory, and counselling skills. Students will be prepared for careers as researchers, practitioners, and […]
Master of Arts (MA) – Human Development, Learning & Culture
The MA program is appropriate for students with an undergraduate degree in an area related to HDLC. The MA program is a 30-credit program that involves completion of coursework and a research-based thesis, and is normally completed over two to three years. The program is appropriate for those with an interest in research and the […]
Master of Education (MEd) – Human Development, Learning & Culture
The MEd program is appropriate for students with an undergraduate degree in an area related to HDLC. The MEd program is a course-based 30-credit program that is normally completed over two years. It is usually a terminal degree appropriate for those with an interest in advancing their knowledge in the area of HDLC, but who […]
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Human Development, Learning & Culture
The Human Development, Learning, and Culture (HDLC) program at UBC addresses the interface of research and practice in education, weaving together theoretical models and concepts in their application to real world educational issues. Investigations of learning and development, including the unique contributions of culture to these processes, are applied to a wide range of contexts […]
Master of Arts (MA) – Measurement, Evaluation & Research Methods
The Measurement, Evaluation, and Research Methodology (MERM) programs prepare graduate students to be research methodologists, measurement specialists, and evaluators in the public and private sectors. The MA program prepares graduates for mid-level positions in measurement, testing, research and evaluation. The program is appropriate for those with an interest in research and the possibility of continuing […]