Master of Education

Designed for

Members of the local First Nations, particularly those south of the Fraser River, and those who are First Nation, Métis, and Inuit peoples who live in or around Surrey.  

This cohort program is a commitment to reconciliation and specifically for First Nations, Métis, or Inuit peoples.

Program Structure

• 2-year program held over six consecutive terms
• 32-unit comprised of 1 course per term and a masters-level research project
• Cohort-based model
• In-person classes 
• Classes meet three to five times per term on Friday evenings and Saturdays; the class schedule was developed to support students who work full-time and have multiple responsibilities (e.g., family, community).

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Next Start Term
Fall 2027 

Program Design

This two-year program is an opportunity to join a collective of people who are building knowledge together. Our cohort-based model allows students to work through the program and coursework together (18-20 students).

This program centers Indigenous ways of knowing and being and will engage the cohort in learning from their unique perspectives as diverse Indigenous Nations’ traditional ways and stories throughout each of the courses.

In a cohort, students will:

• engage in conducting research projects related to their professional role and/or Indigenous communities they serve
  
• study Indigenous scholarly works related to educational leadership theories and practices, organizational theory, and policy processes—and research design.

What makes this program unique:

• Indigenous-led and defined: learn from and with Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty members committee to creating systemic change with Indigenous communities.
• Cohort-based learning: learn with a community of Indigenous peers who share your passion and purpose.
• Research with heart: design a research project grounded in your experience, your community and Indigenous research approaches.
• Lateral kindness: be part of a community that uplifts each other through care, respect, and shared brilliance.
• Flexible structure: join a program designed to fit into your life, so you can balance work, family, and community responsibilities.