Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Vancouver Island University

Canada, Nanaimo

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Vancouver Island University

Canada , Nanaimo

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 150

Campuses

Cowichan

Nanaimo

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines14-Aug-2023 28-Feb-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 29,304 / year

Apply Date 28-Feb-2023

Next Intake 14-Aug-2023

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

About

This program is offered in three different formats:

Full-Time Option

This cohort-based model is designed for students wishing to study full-time on the VIU campus. All formal coursework is completed over two semesters. The Field Inquiry and Major Project components are completed during the second year over two semesters. Students may complete these components with online support and can complete up to one semester early.

Weekends/Summer Option

This part-time, cohort-based model is designed for those who can commute to VIU Campus (Nanaimo or Cowichan). Classes meet Friday night and Saturday six times during each of the Fall and Spring semesters over two years. As well, classes are held during July between first and second year.

Distance Option

This part-time, cohort-based model is designed for those who live at a distance from VIU. Preference is given to applicants who live beyond the mid-island region. During the school year, coursework is online. Year One begins with students meeting for eight days at a VIU campus. Between years One and Two, the cohort studies at VIU for the month of July.

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership provides a program of preparation for aspiring and practicing school leaders. Grounded in the rich educational leadership literature supplemented by extensive faculty expertise and experience, the program provides a balance of research, policy and practice. Graduates of our program will have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and attitudes of successful leaders as outlined in the Leadership Standards for BC Principals and Vice-Principals. These competencies are central to formal and informal leadership in schools.

The M.Ed. program will develop leaders who can:

Guide the development and implementation of shared values, vision, mission and goals to support learning for all students;
Foster quality learning opportunities to support student learning;
Lead teams in becoming assessment literate;
Create systems and structures for the effective supervision of learning;
Provide strong leadership in the area of Aboriginal Education;
Provide knowledgeable guidance regarding current curricula, instructional and assessment practices and their impact on student learning;
Sustain a collaborative learning culture and climate linked to student learning and based on distributed leadership;
Build positive and effective interdependencies amongst partner groups;
Incorporate systemic thinking and strategic planning for school improvement;
Demonstrate self-knowledge and the personal qualities that support positive relationships and build cultures of integrity;
Build and support relational trust within the school and community;
Address issues of diversity and social justice;
Lead teams in reflective inquiry and action research.

Disciplines

Education

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum “B” average in the final 2 years of a Bachelor’s degree.

Career

Domestic graduates of the M.Ed. program will be well-poised to assume leadership positions in the education sector, both domestically and abroad, including that of Principal and Vice-Principal. Based on survey data from the BC Principals and Vice-Principals Association and the age demographic of BC educators, the Ministry of Education predicts over 1,000 administrative vacancies over the next five years. Employers require a Master's Degree for administrative positions. Recently, some school districts have made public their preference for a graduate degree from a BC post-secondary institution.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 29,304

Application Fee

CAD 150

How to Apply

Before You Apply

Explore VIU programs. Check the requirements for your specific program and gather your necessary documents for scanning:

Your official transcripts
Proof of English language proficiency
Certified English translation* of any documents issued in a language other than English
A copy of your passport (photo page)
Copy of High School Graduation Diploma (if available)
Copy of University Degree (If available)

*All documents must be translated by a certified translator or notarized if they are in a language other than English.

Applying

We strongly recommend submitting your application online. The application process for international students is different than for domestic students. The application below is for students who are NOT Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residents.

Scan all documents (in separate files)
Fill in the on-line International Application for Admission form which includes uploading your documents and selecting your method of payment.
Pay the $150 (CAD) non-refundable Application Processing Fee (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are preferred. Cheque, money order, and electronic transfer also accepted).

Once you have submitted your online application you will receive an acknowledgment email with the receipt of payment.

Clarify what is considered official, academic records
Send original or certified translations of all your transcripts to:

International Admissions
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Canada

Note

Your Application will not begin to be processed until the $150 (CAD) Application Fee is received and all scanned required documents are uploaded.
For Master Programs, your Letter of Acceptance will not be issued until the $150 (CAD) Application Fee is paid and all original or certified documents are received.

After You Apply

Once your application fee has been paid and all of your documents have been received, your application will begin to be processed.

It can take from 2-8 weeks to process an application. Having all your documents scanned and attached to the online application decreases wait time. Note: Masters Programs and limited entry programs may take longer.

If you have met the admission requirements and have a competitive application, you will receive a Letter of Offer from international admissions. This letter will contain information on program start dates and instructions for payment of your tuition deposit. The tuition deposit is usually the equivalent of the first semester’s tuition.

In order to secure your place in a program, you must pay the deposit fee by the deadline date indicated in Letter of Offer. Once the deposit is paid an official “Letter of Acceptance” will be emailed to you. You will need this letter to apply for a study permit at a Canadian Embassy, Consulate, or High Commission.

Note

In some programs, due to space or enrolment limitations, admission does not guarantee that space will be available.
The first payment due date for new students is usually due 4 weeks after the date of offer.
VIU reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program or course if there is insufficient enrolment. In such cases, every reasonable effort will be made to notify you as early as possible.

Apply by Paper

VIU also accepts paper applications by mail. However, please note that paper applications will take longer to process.

Complete the printable International Application for Admission form.
Attached the non-refundable application fee of $150 is required.
Attach certified copies of all educational documents in the original language, and certified copies translated into English, if applicable.
Send or arrange to have an original copy of your TOEFL or IELTS results sent to Vancouver Island University, if required.
Printed applications and all supporting documents should be sent to:

International Admissions
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Canada