WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION
A CANADIAN EDUCATION LEADER
Education is powerful. It transforms lives and creates safer, stronger communities. It equalizes opportunities, ignites potential and breaks down barriers - all for the betterment of society. SFU’s Faculty of Education is an inclusive, welcoming community of students, researchers, practitioners and staff committed to advancing the field of education through scholarly inquiry and community engagement. We help learners become leaders, so they can inspire others.
Where to start? and where to go?
Use our interactive guide to explore programs that fit your interests and goals.
Undergraduate Studies
Whether you're an aspiring teacher or curious about educational theories and practices, our programs offer the flexibility to explore disciplines and subjects through an education lens and pursue pathways beyond traditional teaching careers. Whatever your journey, when you study here, you’re part of an inclusive learning community that sparks personal growth and self-discovery and opens you to a world of possibilities.
Teacher Education
Do you yearn to inspire your own students? If you are planning to become a K-12 teacher in BC, our programs allow you to explore unique pathways at any career stage. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners and faculty, and explore strategies for supporting diversity and inclusivity. You will also be part of a professional community that will teach the next generation.
Professional Diplomas
For teachers and paraprofessionals seeking meaningful professional growth, our graduate and post-baccalaureate diploma programs offer opportunities to upgrade, specialize and advance your teaching practice. Here, you’ll find diverse areas of study that align your unique interests and values, improve your practice through reflective inquiry and build professional connections in a welcoming and inclusive community.
Graduate Studies
Are you ready to immerse yourself into specialized areas of study? Our graduate programs allow you to work with award-winning researchers that are dedicated to advancing teaching practices and learning experiences in response to community needs. Our customized programs prepare students for academic and professional careers that meet the needs of educators and leaders. Here, you’ll be part of a dedicated, diverse community that puts personal inquiry into practice.
LEARNING DESIGNED FOR WHEREVER YOU ARE
Where are you now and where do you want to be? No matter where you start, our programs help you begin your journey forward. And because we recognize that no two journeys are the same, we help you create a path that is uniquely yours with a destination determined by you. If you’re ready, so are we.
OUR CORE VALUES
EQUITY
Equity, diversity and inclusion principles are infused into our culture and curriculum. We welcome individuality and embolden students to find and follow their unique pathway.
INDIGENEITY
We bring a deep reverence for Indigenous learning and interconnectedness to everything we do and are committed to meaningful, ongoing reconciliation education.
CULTURE OF INQUIRY
We encourage and nurture inquiry through research, hands-on learning and community partnerships, in order to answer existing questions and inspire new ones.
LATEST NEWS
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January 30, 2023
Dr. Suzanne Smythe’s recent research project (in collaboration with Dr. Nathalie Sinclair, Amea...
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January 30, 2023
Livia Chan is an SFU Alumna, author, blogger, and presenter with a passion for teaching, writing,...
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January 27, 2023
How does “investing in people, prioritizing education” translate into the Francophone context in...
