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The University of British Columbia
- a place of mind
- Faculty of Education
- Department of Educational Studies
The Higher Education Program at UBC focuses on the study of all facets of institutions of higher learning. The multifaceted, interdisciplinary Program draws on aspects of history, philosophy, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, law, and administrative studies. The Program addresses two themes that revolve around a central core:
Please note new MA course requirements do not apply to current EDST MA students. These requirements take effect for new MA students who will begin their studies in September 2012. Course requirements for current master’s students are listed in the program worksheets.
All on-campus master’s students take the equivalent of 30 credits including a core of 9 credits of higher education courses and one 3-credit research methods course (EDUC 500). These credits are supplemented with elective courses that allow students to explore topics and issues addressed elsewhere in the department and the university that have implications for higher education. Students who choose to focus on Student Affairs and Institutional Policy (Theme One) or International and Comparative Higher Education Policy (Theme Two) are required to complete 6 elective credits in courses allocated to this theme. Students in the MEd program have two options for completing their degree requirements. One option is to complete a 3-credit graduating project. Another option is to complete the degree through course work.
| Degree | Required Courses | Research Methods | Thematic Courses | Elective Courses | Comprehensive Exam | Paper/Thesis* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MEd |
EDST 521 EDST 511 EDST 536 |
EDUC 500 |
6 credits |
9 credits |
not required |
EDST 590 (3 credits) or an additional course |
|
MA |
EDST 521 EDST 511 EDST 536 |
EDUC 500 plus another 3 credits |
6 credits |
3 credits |
not required |
EDST 599 (6 credits) |
* the MA thesis, graduating paper, or extra course is to be on a topic (or course) in one’s theme of specialization
PhD and EdD program requirements can be found on their respective program descriptions.
For more information about this program, the department and admission procedures can be found at www.edst.educ.ubc.ca or by contacting
Department of Educational Studies
Faculty of Education
The University of British Columbia
2125 Main Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Tel: 604.822.6647
Fax: 604.822.4244
Email: grad.edst@ubc.ca
or
Dr. Amy Scott Metcalfe
amy.metcalfe@ubc.ca
Tel: 604.822.5331
Dr. Lesley Andres
lesley.andres@ubc.ca
Tel: 604.822.8943
