Programs

The Master of Arts in Social, Cultural and Foundational Studies provides students with the research skills and knowledge to work as master teachers, educational leaders, administrators, policy analysts, and consultants to government and other educational and community agencies. The program consists of 15 units including a 4.5 unit thesis. The following courses outline typical program requirements; however, all programs must be determined through consultation by the student and the supervisor.

Financial Assistance
Limited financial assistance may be available for highly qualified applicants.

1. University of Victoria Graduate Fellowships. There are very few of these available. A minimum grade point average of A- is required for consideration.
2. Teaching Assistantships for a few, highly qualified applicants with appropriate background. Further information available from the Department Chair or Grad Advisor.
3. Research Assistantships for a few, highly qualified applicants with appropriate background. Further information available from individual faculty members.
4. Teaching Supplements
5. Sessional Teaching Positions for a few, highly qualified applicants with appropriate background. Further information available from the Department Chair.

Graduate Advisor
Information may be obtained from the Graduate Advisor, Dr. Francis Leslee-Pelton:

Telephone: (250) 721-7794
E-mail: edciadv@uvic.ca
Fax: (250) 721-7598
Office: MacLaurin A527

Applications available from Graduate Admissions and Records

Graduate Programs Office
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Faculty of Education, University of Victoria
Box 3010, Stn. CSC, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3N4
Telephone: (250) 721-7882
Fax: (250) 721-7598
Email: edcigrad@uvic.ca

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Program Outlines

Master of Arts Program

Total Units in Program: 15.0 (beginning Sept 2007)

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One Research Methods Course

Plus one from the following list (1.5 units):

EDCI 520 - Seminar in Contemporary Educational Issues in Philosophical Perspective (1.5)

EDCI 521 - Contemporary Educational Issues in Historical Perspectives (1.5)

EDCI 523 - Diverse Voices and Visions in Education (1.5)

EDCI 525 - Planning for Effective Schools (1.5)

EDCI 591 - Aboriginal Ways of Knowing (1.5)

In addition, students will take:

Electives (7.5)
Approved in consultation with student's supervisor.

EDCI 599 - Thesis (4.5)

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