M.Ed. in Special Education

Vancouver Island University’s Master of Education in Special Education lets teachers with a passion for students in special ed classes dive into the teaching and learning strategies that can help in unique learning challenges.

This two-year, online and in-person program, can fit many learner’s lives and preferences with its flexible delivery and options for both full or part-time cohorts. Teachers who are currently working may opt for the part-time distance option, but those who want to be on-campus can do so as well. Learners will get an innovative education and see new approaches to the field of special education, grounded in scientifically proven concepts that challenge educators to examine the past, and their own practices to maximize the learning potential of each student.

The program features four frames of reference that students will understand by the time they graduate; Context for Development and Learning, Informative Assessment, Responsive Teaching, and Re-imagining Special Education.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a cumulative GPA of B in the final two years.
• Two current, confidential assessment reports.
• English Language Proficiency test if necessary.

What You’ll Learn

• How to use research to support or challenge educational theories, practices, and policies.
• A range of foundational understandings which underpin current theories regarding educational leadership.
• Specific education issues for British Columbia.