Curriculum & Instruction - Ecological Education: Master of Education (MEd) is a master's degree in Education & Teaching programme offered by Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 3,411 per semester (CAD 3,411 per semester for local students).
This two-year, 35-unit MEd explores conceptual frameworks and societal perspectives on the environment, considering education for, in and about the environment and applying that understanding across formal and informal settings. Seven 5-unit courses run over six terms with in-person classes at SFU's Surrey campus, normally five to six weekends per term on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, and intensive field experiences during the summer terms. Second-year outdoor placements take students across the Lower Mainland and to Haida Gwaii, complemented by laboratory and research sessions, seminars on major global environmental issues, and student-led research and guided inquiry. Students are encouraged to weigh multiple perspectives on the goals, values and interdisciplinary character of place-based, Indigenous and ecological education. It suits teachers at any grade level, adult and community educators, Indigenous educators, outdoor and experiential educators, and park interpreters or naturalists.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: This SFU Master of Education (Curriculum & Instruction: Ecological Education) targets teachers of all grade levels, adult and community educators, Indigenous educators, and outdoor or experiential educators; it may not suit international applicants. Admission requires a bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 units, from a recognized institution. In exceptional circumstances, applicants with lower formal qualifications may be admitted where they hold significant professional experience relevant to the proposed area of study. Applicants submit references from qualified referees attesting to their ability to undertake advanced study, a letter of intent, and an academic writing sample. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency, typically through TOEFL or IELTS. Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions are required. Applications for this program were closed at the time of review; it otherwise runs on an annual admission cycle.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
