Congratulations on taking the first step towards pursuing your Masters – researching the best fit for you! Receiving a Master of Education (MEd) can open the doors to a wide range of impactful and fulfilling careers.
In our MEd program, our courses focus on practical skills and strategies that you can immediately apply to your work, whether that’s in the classroom or in a field outside of education. Both pathways are suitable for individuals who are working full-time and require flexibility in their schedules.
Capstone Project
With a capstone project, you’re able to select a topic related to your personal interests or professional goals to explore in-depth. Projects are not limited to writing a research paper. We have had graduates create workshops, websites and guidebooks (view our Capstone Project Repository for inspiration). Working with your supervisor, you are empowered to let your creativity flourish.
- Choose a Capstone if:
- You are passionate about a specific educational issue and want to explore it deeply.
- You are looking for practical, hands-on experience that will enhance your problem-solving and research skills.
- You want to make a tangible impact in the field of education or beyond.
- You want to work independently (with the support of a supervisor) to solve a problem of practice.
Coursework only
A coursework only pathway may mean a faster completion time. Students can finish as quickly as one year, if they take three classes in Winter 1, three classes in Winter 2, two classes in Summer 1 and two classes in Summer 2.
- Choose Coursework if:
- You prefer structured, academic learning.
- You want to gain foundational knowledge.
- You aim to broaden your knowledge across a range of subjects.
- You prefer to focus on a variety coursework rather than produce an independent project.
Note: You can begin the program in in the capstone pathway, and then choose to change to coursework only.
To Become a Teacher in BC
Receiving a Master of Education can qualify you to teach in post-secondary institutes such as colleges or universities. It does not qualify you to teach in K to 12 schools; however, for current certified teachers, it may lead to a TQS category upgrade.
To teach in BC’s K-12 schools, you need to complete an undergraduate degree and an approved teacher education program, such as our Bachelor of Education. This will qualify you to obtain a teaching certificate from the Teacher Regulation Branch.