Master of Education in Supporting Inclusive Education

Program Objectives

• Analyze a variety of definitions, policies, and pedagogies of inclusive education, and the research evidence behind them
• Develop skills and understandings as to how to create a positive classroom climate, integrate social and emotional learning, and support mental health in diverse, inclusive classrooms
• Implement universally designed, trauma informed practices
• Universally design instructional activities for teaching diverse learners in an inclusive classroom.
• Design a plan / process to implement UDL/inclusion within a variety of settings
• Analyze a variety of pedagogies related to supporting students with exceptionalities in the general education classroom, and the policies and research evidence related to them.
• Develop learning / behavioral profiles through conducting instructional assessments, ecobehavioral assessments, and functional behavior assessment.
• Assess a variety of methods to support students with challenging behavior and learning exceptionalities.
• Redefine roles and responsibilities of multidisciplinary teams (e.g. role of EAs, resource teachers, etc.) and evaluate the implications of these changes in/for an inclusive education system
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to work together to support successful inclusion.
• Assess critical elements of inclusive, effective leaders, reflect on personal areas of strength and goals for growth
• Review research regarding effective systems change, and make connections to personal experiences and current educational reforms
• Analyze systematic educational structures that support/form barriers to inclusive education

Schedule

2027-2029 Cohort Schedule

Application Requirements

• All students must meet the admission and application requirements of both the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the program, which include:
• A four-year Bachelor’s degree in Education with at least a 76% average on a senior-level credits.
• In special circumstances teacher education may be waived for those applicants who have a university degree with sufficient standing and experience related to their proposed field of study.
• Normally two years’ teaching experience or other relevant professional experience within schools, communities, business, government, non-governmental organizations, or other education-oriented environments.
• Three letters of recommendation from educators, supervisors, colleagues, or clients that speak to your abilities to complete a graduate degree and interest in Social Studies Education (encompassing history, geography, civics, etc.)
• Resume/CV

Fees

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors and may be adjusted without prior notice. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on tuition and fees, visit the official UBC Calendar. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.

Graduate tuition is assessed as an annual program fee, which is divided into three equal installments due at the beginning of academic terms starting in September, January and May. Students in this program will pay a minimum of 7 installments.

Student Fees

Student fees include fees established and authorized by the UBC Board of Governors and fees established and authorized by students societies. These fees are in addition to tuition fees. Please see the UBC Calendar for details on student fees.

Funding Eligibility

As this program is part-time, it is not eligible for student loans or other types of funding.

How to Apply

Application Status: OPEN

Application Deadline: January 15, 2027

Document Deadline: February 7, 2027

ONLINE APPLICATION

• Navigate to grad.ubc.ca/apply/online.
• When you are ready to apply, click “Apply Online”.
• Read the instructions, and either log in with your CWL or create a CWL if you have never attended UBC.
• Once logged in, on the “Degree Program Selection,” type “Professional Cohort” into the “Program Keyword” field.
• IMPORTANT: The program name should be SIE1. Please ensure you are applying to the correct program – this part-time Professional Cohort is different than the regular on-campus program.
• Select the program.
• Click the “Apply” button.
• Fill out the application as indicated.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Please have these ready to upload when you apply:

Transcripts, degree certificates (if applicable), English language assessment report (if applicable), statement of intent, and an up-to-date resume must be uploaded to your application.

In cases where referees are unable to submit an electronic reference, sealed and endorsed reference letters may be sent by mail. Your reference will receive a link to a reference form that they should complete and send back to us.

You can also find the Grad Reference Form here.

 Important: Please ask your references to include the 4-character cohort designation SIE1 when they submit their reference. All references must arrive in sealed envelopes with the reference’s signature on the seal.

Please send mailed documents to:

David Roy
SIE1 Graduate Cohort
Faculty of Education, OPL Office
University of British Columbia
1304-2125 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4

APPLICATION TIMELINE

After your application is submitted, all documents are uploaded, and references have been received, your application file is considered complete.

Once the application deadline for the program has passed, all completed application files are submitted to the Department for review.  Applications recommended by the Department for admission are then confirmed against Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies requirements, and accepted applicants are notified. Any special case admissions require an additional review by Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies.

The entire process generally takes 8 to 12 weeks.

ASSISTANCE

If you require any assistance with the application process, please contact:

David Roy
Senior Program Assistant
604-822-3622
opl.educ@ubc.ca

Info Sessions

Have questions? We’ve got answers!

Meet the Program Advisor and Senior Program Assistant, and learn more about this program and about applying to become a UBC graduate student.

Tuesday, October 27 | 4:30 – 5:30PM PT

Contacts

For program content questions:

Jennifer Katz
Cohort Advisor
Assistant Professor of Teaching
jennifer.katz@ubc.ca

For application questions or assistance:

David Roy
Senior Program Assistant
604-822-3622
opl.educ@ubc.ca