Graduate Diploma in Advanced Professional Studies in Education (GDE)
The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Professional Studies in Education (GDE) programs are designed in collaboration with BC school districts for educators whose primary focus is school-based practice. The GDE provides educators with the opportunity to engage in focused, sustained, reflective inquiry into their practice within a 2-year cohort model.
Classes run in all terms of the academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer) during the 2-year program. There is a one-week Summer Institute for each GDE in August, and no classes scheduled in July.
The GDE can also be used for TQS Category Advancement.
Students can apply to use credits from a completed GDE program towards a Master of Education in Educational Practice (additional one year program).
At a Glance
Benefits: | Opportunity for TQS Upgrade Classes held in hosting School District Use units (credits) from GDE to apply for 1 year MEd EP |
Format/Length: | 2 years (6 terms) Evening or weekend classes (mid-Sept through early-June) and 2 weeks in July or August Units: 30 |
Admission Requirements: | Undergraduate degree CGPA of 2.5, British Columbia Teaching Certificate |
Tuition 2022/23*: | $333.22/unit (Students register for 5 units per term) |
*Subject to estimated 2% fee increase each September.
Our Programs Offer
Tuition Fee Credits for School Associates
Teachers who are supervising SFU student teachers may use their Tuition Fee Credits (TFCs) to offset the cost of a GDE program. For more information, please see the Tuition Fee Credits webpage.
For inquiries, please contact:
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Dr. Paula Rosehart Associate Director, Advanced Professional Studies
GDE admissions and program information
Siân Owen
Program Assistant, Advanced Professional Studies
aps_gde_admin@sfu.ca
+1 778-782-4892