Teachers with a passion for supporting students in the special education classroom can pursue a Masters of Education at VIU to dive deeper into teaching and learning strategies that address unique learning challenges. This Master of Education in Special Education (MSED) is offered as a part-time online Master program or full-time in-person cohort, making it flexible and accessible for practicing teachers to undertake their Master's of Education while working. The VIU Special Education Master’s program is designed as a highly experiential learning environment. Graduate students are able to personalize their learning and build meaningful connections with the school communities they live and work in.
VIU's MEd in Special Education embodies an innovative approach to the field of Special Education. Grounded in current research and evidence-based practices, the program challenges each educator to critically examine historical and contemporary Special Education policies and approaches to formulate a best practice specific to their own context. Faculty bring their expert knowledge and extensive experiences to guide, support and maximize student learning in each part of the program.
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.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Education |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | CAD 150 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 19737 |
| Campus |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 7 |
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| TOEFL | 93 |
| PTE | 65 |
| Duolingo | Not Required / Waiver |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 72%
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