The Program
Full-Time Option
This cohort-based model is designed for students wishing to study full-time on the VIU campus. All formal coursework is completed over two semesters. The Field Inquiry and Major Project components are completed during the third semester. Students may complete this semester with online support. Students may complete their Field Inquiry and Major Project components over two semesters. This will expand the program into a full two-year option.
VIU's M.Ed. in Special Education embodies an innovative approach to the field of Special Education. Grounded in current research and evidence-based practices, our program challenges each educator to critically examine historical and contemporary Special Education policies and approaches to formulate a best practice specific to her/his own context. Faculty bring their expert knowledge and extensive experiences to guide, support and maximize student learning in each part of the program.
The 40-credit program is nested in four frames of reference:
Graduates of the program will command content knowledge, develop skill-specific competencies and acquire relevant experiences prescribed by the BC Ministry of Education for Special Education specialist teachers, as well as, have the capacity to offer leadership in Special Education areas.
Career Opportunities
Domestic graduates of this program will be well-poised to assume Special Education positions at the school and district level. School districts in British Columbia report great difficulty in recruiting qualified Special Education teachers.
Esperado Setembro 2025
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo Campus,
900 Fifth Street,
NANAIMO,
British Columbia (BC),
V9R 5S5, Canada
Completion of a Bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of "B" in the final two years.
A record of at least two years of successful teaching is preferred.
Two current, confidential assessment reports.
A letter of intent explaining why the applicant wishes to pursue graduate work in this area.
Additionally for international applicants whose undergraduate study was not in English:
Meet one of the following VIU English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 (with no band below 6.5); TOEFL iBT 93 (with no band below 20); CAEL 70 (no band below 60); Pearson (PTE) 65 no section below 60; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) 185 overall; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) 185 overall.
Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.