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Advanced Professional Studies in Education
This diploma program, administered through Field Programs, consists of a minimum of 30 units in 500 division EDPR courses (the total units may vary, depending on the program content but will not be less than this.) Course work from other programs or universities may not be transferred into this graduate diploma program.
Graduate diploma programs are developed in co-operation with other educational partners (E.G. school districts and consortia, Ministry of Education regional offices) and all courses are offered at off-campus sites. Each program addresses a theme that is relevant to that particular educational community.
Students normally progress through the program as a cohort.
For further information, contact Field Programs at 778-782-4892, Fax 778-782-5882, edprgpa@sfu.ca,
間眅埶AV Requirements
The minimum admission requirements are
- a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- a teaching certificate based on a recognized teacher preparation program, and
- submitted evidence of the student’s ability to undertake advanced work in education.
For further information about admission, see the Field Programs website at
Under exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements but have extensive professional experience may be considered for admission to a graduate diploma program after evaluation of such experience.
Applications are reviewed three times a year for summer, spring and fall admissions. See the Field Programs website at for current offerings and application deadlines.
Program Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 30 units including a balance from each of the following categories.
EDPR 501-520 Special Topics
EDPR 521-540 Special Topics
EDPR 541-550 Advanced Field Studies in Curriculum Development I
EDPR 551-560 Advanced Field Studies in Curriculum Development II
EDPR 561-570 Advanced Field Studies in Educational Practice I
EDPR 571-580 Advanced Field Studies in Educational Practice II
EDPR 581-590 Advanced Field Studies in Collaborative Inquiry I
EDPR 591-599 Advanced Field Studies in Collaborative Inquiry II
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.