Vancouver Campus
Diploma in Education – Early Years Education
Early childhood (birth to age 9) is widely recognized as being a critically important period for establishing strong foundations for learning and wellbeing throughout life. Early childhood professionals thus have a tremendous responsibility in creating optimal learning environments, assessing children appropriately, and designing learning experiences to foster children’s development and learning.
Diploma in Education – Infant & Supported Child Development
The Diploma Program aims to provide additional professional and academic guidance to ID and SCC consultants, to raise their skill and knowledge levels beyond the introductory level, to enhance their level of practice, and to assist them in providing leadership. The Diploma that is awarded at the completion of the 10-course program is a terminal credential, which means that the credits earned cannot be applied to another University degree. Students must complete the Diploma program within 5 years of their acceptance.
Graduate Certificate – Educational Technology
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology allows you to undertake study in this field without committing to a full Master of Educational Technology (MET) program. As a graduate certificate student, you may select from the same range of courses offered to those in the full MET program, and you will study alongside students in the Master of Educational Technology program.
In order to complete a certificate, you must complete ETEC 500 and at least one other MET core course, plus three elective courses.
- New students are accepted into the graduate certificate program three times per year in January, May, and September.
- Graduate certificate students typically complete their program in 1-2 years. <li<Up to 3 credits of non-MET courses may be credited towards your graduate certificate with approval of the MET Academic Advisor.
Master of Arts (MA) – Early Childhood Education
Graduate programs in Early Childhood Education are designed for educators and child care professionals who wish to explore issues in early childhood research, theory, and practice. Early childhood graduate programs are interdisciplinary, faculty-wide programs that consist of core courses in early childhood education (ECED) and related courses in other departments. Key areas of focus include: theorizing early childhood and early childhood education, research and research methodologies, issues in early childhood curriculum, instruction, assessment and evaluation, and cross departmental inquiries in early childhood education.
Master of Education (MEd) – Early Childhood Education
Graduate programs in Early Childhood Education are designed for educators and child care professionals who wish to explore issues in early childhood research, theory, and practice. Early childhood graduate programs are interdisciplinary, faculty-wide programs that consist of core courses in early childhood education (ECED) and related courses in other departments. Key areas of focus include: theorizing early childhood and early childhood education, research and research methodologies, issues in early childhood curriculum, instruction, assessment and evaluation, and cross departmental inquiries in early childhood education.
Master of Education (MEd) – Early Childhood Education Online Cohort
The MEd program in Early Childhood Education (ECED) is designed for teachers, early childhood educators, and other early childhood education professionals who are interested in enhancing their knowledge of professional practice with young children.
This engaging, online graduate degree program allows you to inquire into your work with young children, and offers opportunities to explore issues in early childhood research, theory, and practice.
Master of Educational Technology (MET)
This multidisciplinary program, offered by the Faculty of Education, is a collaboration among multiple departments. Learn more about Faculty-wide graduate programs administered by the Office of Graduate Programs and Research (OGPR).
Skilled Educators create rich learning environments where students are introduced to new ideas, develop new skills, and expand their perspectives. The informed use of technology can engage students in new experiences and create a community of learners across geographical boundaries.
The UBC Master of Educational Technology (MET) is a fully online graduate-level program offered by a world-renowned university, that has attracted students from over 35 countries. A truly international program.
MOOC – Bringing Mental Health to Schools
A self-guided, fully online, classroom ready, modular mental health curriculum resource.
Mental health literacy is the foundation for mental health promotion, prevention and care and can be successfully implemented through classroom based curriculum interventions that have been scientifically shown to improve mental health related outcomes for students and also for their teachers. A Canadian-developed, nationally and internationally-researched resource, the Guide – previously delivered only through face-to-face training – is now available online through this UBC-supported program.
In this course, educators will learn how to apply this classroom-ready, web-based, modular mental health curriculum resource (the Guide) as well as upgrade their own mental health literacy. Educators can then use this curriculum resource in their schools to successfully address mental health related curriculum outcomes designed to be delivered by usual classroom teachers to students in grades 8 – 10.
MOOC – Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education
This course will help you envision how Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and approaches to learning can be made part of the work we do in classrooms, organizations, communities, and our everyday experiences in ways that are thoughtful and respectful. In this course, reconciliation emphasizes changing institutional structures, practices, and policies, as well as personal and professional ideologies to create environments that are committed to strengthening our relationships with Indigenous peoples.
For educators, this means responding to educational reforms that prioritize improved educational outcomes for Indigenous learners. In addition, educators must support all learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of Indigenous people’s worldviews and cultures as a basis for creating equitable and inclusive learning spaces. To support these goals, teachers, administrators, young people, school staff, and researchers will learn from Indigenous Elders, educational leaders, and culturally relevant learning resources as part of their experiences in this MOOC.
For others who want to build their own competence and the capacity of those around them to engage in relationships with Indigenous peoples based on intercultural understanding, empathy, and respect, this course will help get you started in this process.
Vancouver Summer Program
The Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) is a four-week academic program offered by various Faculties at the University of British Columbia, Canada for students from cooperating universities.
The program provides the opportunity to take two academic courses while learning about Canadian practices and culture.
Okanagan Campus
Bachelor of Education (BEd) – Teaching Children
This 16 month programs offers teacher candidates over 24-weeks of practical experience in a variety of teaching contexts. Teacher Candidates enrolled in this pathway will learn to teach children in elementary grades (Kindergarten to Grade 6). Teacher candidates will also be able to personalize their studies by choosing a community field experience and elective courses in the Summer Institute of Education that supports their goals and interests.
Certificate – Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education Post-Baccalaureate
The Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education Post-Baccalaureate certificate (15 credits) can be tailored to meet your needs and interests. Students can build their own individualized program while meeting the educational needs and requirements for specialization (learning assistance or resource teachers).
Diploma – Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education Post-Baccalaureate
The Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education Post-Baccalaureate diploma (30 credits) can be tailored to meet your needs and interests. Students can build their own individualized program while meeting the educational needs and requirements for specialization (learning assistance or resource teachers).
Doctor of Education (EdD) – Kelowna Blended Cohort
The Doctor of Education (EdD) is designed to inform, empower, and engage current and aspiring leaders. You will have the opportunity to create meaningful changes in your local community as you apply newly learned knowledges, contextualize practical insights, and analyze and address problems of practice in your local contexts. The flexible delivery format allows you to stay in your community and continue working full-time. The majority of the coursework will be delivered online with opportunities to come to campus for summer intensive sessions.
Interdisciplinary cohorts of 15 to 20 doctoral students will journey together, alongside their supervisors and instructors to foster life-long professional networks and invest in scholar-practitioner communities world-wide.
Through your Practice-Based Dissertation, you will have the opportunity to carry out an independent research project inquiring into a problem of practice in your professional context.
Master of Arts in Education (MA)
Explore what you are passionate about while weaving in your own knowledge and interests throughout your courses. Our MA is for those who wish to develop their expertise as researchers in addition to furthering their knowledge through offered coursework. Our students work with their supervisors to plan a program that meets their interests and goals by choosing from a variety of courses. In a MA, students are required to carry out and defend an independent research project (thesis).
Master of Education (MEd)
Explore what you are passionate about while weaving in your own knowledge and interests throughout your courses. In this program, students will gain valuable inquiry skills while fostering personal and professional development throughout their coursework.
Students will work with their supervisors to plan a program that meets their interests and goals by choosing from a variety of courses. Students can pursue their MEd through coursework-only or choose to showcase their understanding by completing a final project known as a Capstone Project.
This program is typically completed on a part-time basis over two to three academic years, including summer sessions.
Summer Institute in Education (SIE)
The Summer Institute in Education offered by the Okanagan School of Education offers excellent summer learning opportunities for those seeking professional development or are pursuing a certificate, diploma, or master’s degree. The three-credit three-week courses are offered online, hybrid, and in-person. Course topics change each year and are reflective of current trends in teaching.
Teaching English and Additional Languages (TEAL) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The Teaching English and Additional Languages (TEAL) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (12-credits) is for students interested in teaching English to speakers of other languages. It is designed to prepare students who are new to teaching as well as offer professional development for current teachers or those who have previous experience working with additional language learners in Canada or abroad. The certificate is open to applicants with a degree or current undergraduate students with a minimum of third-year standing.