Master of Arts in Education (Okanagan)

Masters’ programs in education offer students the opportunity to explore areas of interest and integrate their practice within a framework of research and inquiry.Through the Master of Education (MEd) and the Master of Arts (MA), educators, administrators, researchers, and professionals from a variety of educative contexts can deepen their understanding of education and advance their careers at UBC Okanagan. Graduate courses are scheduled to be flexible around students’ work schedules. Classes are held on-campus and online on Saturdays, weeknights and during the summer months.The MA degree is primarily for educators who wish to develop their expertise as educational researchers in addition to their interest in a thematic area of study.The degree is designed specifically as a research degree, with students required to carry out and complete an independent research project (master’s thesis). Completion of a master’s thesis is viewed as a prerequisite for the pursuit of doctoral studies in most institutions.The MA can be completed on either a part-time or full-time basis. Students are encouraged to complete the coursework over two academic years, including summer sessions. MA students are required to complete the degree within five years.Students must complete:9 credits of core courses: Curriculum Issues and Theories (CUST 562), Research Methodology in Education (EDUC 500), and Readings and Discourse in Education (EDUC 521);15 credits from the Okanagan School of Education’s course offerings; and6-credit thesis (EDUC 599)Visit the Academic Calendar for detailed MA in Education Program Requirements.This degree lays the foundation for the pursuit of a PhD and may appeal to students seeking academic positions and careers.