Curriculum and Instruction
The graduate certificate in curriculum and instruction is a professional credential signifying knowledge and ability in educational practice.
This program is for educators who wish to critically examine current educational theory, research and practice. Participants are encouraged to examine their own instructional practices in relation to research and theory.
The program requires 18 units of course work. As per , students who successfully complete this certificate and are subsequently accepted into the Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction program may apply 15 units from the certificate program toward completion of the MEd program.
For further information, contact Graduate Programs within the Faculty of Education at 778.782.5951 or cpmed@sfu.ca.
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See for University admission requirements. In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered if superior scholarly or professional achievement is demonstrated.
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Program Requirements
Students complete a total of 18 units, including three of
Investigates theories and issues associated with developing educational programs and practices in various educational contexts. Addresses the development of new programs and their implementation in schools and other educational settings.
An intensive examination of developments in a curriculum area selected by the student. In addition the course will deal with major philosophical and historical factors that influence the present state and future directions of curriculum and instruction.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Dr. Vicki Kelly |
TBD | ||
Gillian Judson |
TBD |
Problems and practices associated with innovation and implementation including the nature of change in the educational context, the roles of teachers, administrators, change agents, and evaluators.
An in-depth study of the ethical foundations of education. Areas in education where ethical questions arise are identified and elucidated. Classical and modern moral positions are examined for their adequacy as theories of moral justification. The topics include the value of education, freedom and equality, and moral and values education.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Heesoon Bai Laurie Anderson |
TBD |
In this course, students will be introduced to the foundations of intercultural education, and engaged in critically analyzing school practices - including their own underlying assumptions and teaching practices - relating to cultural diversity and identity in multicultural Francophone school contexts. Students will derive classroom applications and become familiar with policies, contemporary research, and practices in the field of intercultural education in Canada and other Francophone countries.
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Variable units 3, 4, 5.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the , as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.