Master of Education in Indigenous Education
A focus on Indigenous education policy, curriculum, and community relationships
A program that will equip educators to respond to Indigenous Education initiatives across the province of British Columbia.
The Indigenous education landscape is rapidly changing in the province of British Columbia, with many new and exciting opportunities in K-12 First Nation, public, and independent schools and communities. Curriculum reform in K-12 has resulted in the integration of the First Peoples Principles of Learning across all areas of the curriculum and all grade levels. More broadly, Indigenous educational leadership is taking place in many contexts within a range of sectors.
It is critical that educators are professionally equipped to respond to the new initiatives, policies, and changing demands in Indigenous education in order to enhance support to Indigenous students and families, improve educational outcomes for Indigenous learners, and provide critical Indigenous educational experiences for all students. This Master of Education in Indigenous Education degree will address policy, programmatic, curricular, and community/parental relationship priorities as they pertain to Indigenous education.
This multidisciplinary program, offered by the Faculty of Education, is a collaboration between the Office of Indigenous Education and other departments.
Start Date: July 2024
Length: 2.5 years, part-time
Format: Blended (online & in-person)
Domestic Tuition: $16,716.70CAD
International Tuition: $19,145.28 CAD
Upcoming Info Sessions
There are currently no info sessions scheduled for this program
Program Details
Program Objectives
- deepen understanding of Indigenous knowledges, histories, worldviews in both theory and practice
- strengthen instruction and leadership skills in using and supporting Indigenous education knowledge, practices, and pedagogies for classroom, school, and community-based programs and settings
- analyze and adapt existing curriculum frameworks and structures in order to make them more culturally responsive to Indigenous worldviews and Indigenous knowledge systems
- provide leadership in the development and revision of Indigenous educational policy, curricula and programming
- develop knowledge and practices for engagement with Indigenous learners, people, and communities that advance TRC and UNDRIP commitments
This program is ideal for:
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Community educators
- Early Childhood educators
- other professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and professional practice in Indigenous education
2024-2026 Proposed Schedule
Courses and schedule are subject to change.
The UBC MEd in Indigenous Education consists of 30 credits of course work which are typically completed in 2.5 years. The program is only offered on a part-time basis.
This program will be offered in a blended delivery format, with fall and winter courses being offered online, and summer courses being offered face-to-face in 1-week intensives.
| Date | Course Title | Course Code |
|---|---|---|
| July 13 – 20, 2024 | Indigenous Epistemology and Curriculum 1 week in-person intensive |
EDST 591 |
| September 2024 | Indigeneity, Technology, and Education | ETEC 521 |
| January 2025 | Research Methods (Indigenous emphasis) | EDUC 500 |
| May/June 2025 | Elective | — |
| July 2025 | Theories and Dimensions of Place-based Learning: Ecohumanist, Critical and Indigenous Lenses 1 week in-person intensive |
EDCP 532 |
| July/August 2025 | Elective | — |
| September 2025 | Indigenous Inquiry and Research | EDST 545 |
| January 2026 | Indigenous Storytelling in Education and Research | LLED 513 |
| May/June 2026 | Elective (Indigenous Special Topics Course in Department) | — |
| July 2026 | Capstone Projects 1 week in-person intensive |
EDCP/EDST/LLED 590 |
| Date | Course Title | Course Code |
|---|---|---|
| July, 2023 | Indigenous Epistemology and Curriculum 1 week in-person intensive |
EDST 591 |
| September 2023 | Indigeneity, Technology, and Education | ETEC 521 |
| January 2024 | Research Methods (Indigenous emphasis) | EDUC 500 |
| May/June 2024 | Elective | -- |
| July 2024 | Theories and Dimensions of Place-based Learning: Ecohumanist, Critical and Indigenous Lenses 1 week in-person intensive |
EDCP 532 |
| July/August 2024 | Elective | -- |
| September 2024 | Indigenous Inquiry and Research | EDST 545 |
| January 2025 | Indigenous Storytelling in Education and Research | LLED 513 |
| May/June 2025 | Elective (Indigenous Special Topics Course in Department) | -- |
| July 2026 | Capstone Projects 1 week in-person intensive |
EDCP/EDST/LLED 590 |
| Date | Course Title | Course Code |
|---|---|---|
| July 2022 | Indigenous Epistemology and Curriculum 1 week in-person intensive |
EDST 591 |
| January 2023 | Indigeneity, Technology, and Education | ETEC 521 |
| September 2022 | Research Methods (Indigenous emphasis) | EDUC 500 |
| May/June 2023 | Elective | -- |
| July 2023 | Theories and Dimensions of Place-based Learning: Ecohumanist, Critical and Indigenous Lenses 1 week in-person intensive |
EDCP 532 |
| July/August 2023 | Elective | -- |
| September 2023 | Indigenous Inquiry and Research | EDST 545 |
| January 2024 | Indigenous Storytelling in Education and Research | LLED 513 |
| May/June 2024 | Elective (Indigenous Special Topics Course in Department) | -- |
| July 2025 | Capstone Projects 1 week in-person intensive |
EDCP/EDST/LLED 590 |
Application Requirements
All students must meet the admission and application requirements of both the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the program, which include:
- A minimum of two-years of engagement within schools, communities, business, government, non-governmental organizations, or other education-oriented environments.
- A completed four-year undergraduate degree and at least a 76% average on all senior-level credits.
- Three letters of recommendation from educators, supervisors, colleagues, or clients that speak to your abilities to complete a graduate degree and interest in Indigenous Education.
- Resumé and a 600-word statement of intent of your Indigenous Education experience, professional goals, and the anticipated benefit of involvement in the program.
Fees
Tuition Fees
| Type | Per Installment | Total Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic | $2,388.10 CAD | $16,716.70CAD |
| International | $2.735.04 CAD | $19,145.28 CAD |
Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors and may be adjusted without prior notice. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on tuition and fees, visit the official UBC Calendar. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Graduate tuition is assessed as an annual program fee, which is divided into three equal installments due at the beginning of academic terms starting in September, January and May. Students in this program will pay a minimum of 7 installments.
Student Fees
Student fees include fees established and authorized by the UBC Board of Governors and fees established and authorized by students societies. These fees are in addition to tuition fees. Please see the UBC Calendar for details on student fees.
Funding Eligibility
As this program is part-time, it is not eligible for student loans or other types of funding.
How to Apply
Application Status: Closed
Application Deadline: TBD
Document Deadline: February 22, 2024
ONLINE APPLICATION
- Navigate to grad.ubc.ca/apply/online/.
- When you are ready to apply, click “Apply Online”.
- Read the instructions, and either log in with your CWL or create a CWL if you have never attended UBC.
- Once logged in, use the Program Keyword search box and type the 4-character cohort designation MIE3 into the "Program Keyword" field.
- IMPORTANT: The program name should be Master of Education in Indigenous Education and the cohort code should be MIE3. Please ensure you are applying to the correct program - this part-time cohort is different than the regular on-campus program.
- Select the program.
- Click the “Apply” button.
- Fill out the application as indicated.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Please have these ready to upload when you apply:
Transcripts, degree certificates (if applicable), English language assessment report (if applicable), statement of intent, and an up-to-date resume must be uploaded to your application.
In cases where referees are unable to submit an electronic reference, sealed and endorsed reference letters may be sent by mail. Your reference will receive a link to a reference form that they should complete and send back to us.
You can also find the Grad Reference Form here.
Important: Please ask your references to include the 4-character cohort designation MIE3 when they submit their reference. All references must arrive in sealed envelopes with the reference’s signature on the seal.
Please send mailed documents to:
David Roy
MIE3 Graduate Cohort
Faculty of Education, PDCE Office
University of British Columbia
1304-2125 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4
APPLICATION TIMELINE
After your application is submitted, all documents are uploaded, and references have been received, your application file is considered complete.
Once the application deadline for the program has passed, all completed application files are submitted to the Department for review. Applications recommended by the Department for admission are then confirmed against Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies requirements, and accepted applicants are notified. Any special case admissions require an additional review by Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies.
The entire process generally takes 8 to 12 weeks.
ASSISTANCE
If you require any assistance with the application process, please contact:
David Roy
Senior Program Assistant
604-822-3622
pdce.educ@ubc.ca
Support & Resources
Helpful Links
UBC Grad Studies Webpage for Prospective Indigenous Graduate Students
Graduate Studies Indigenous Portal
SAGE - Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement
Awards from Indigeneous Students
Financial Support for Indigenous Students
Scholarships, Awards & Funding
Sponsorship Billing
Some UBC students have a portion of their UBC fees paid by a sponsor such as an Indigenous community, employer, or government agency. This is called sponsorship billing.Find out everything you need to know about sponsorship billing.
Contacts
David Roy
Senior Program Assistant
pdce.educ@ubc.ca
David should be your first point of contact. He can answer questions regarding the application process and direct you to the best person to answer your questions if he can't.
Rebecca Jules
Specialist, Indigenous Graduate Initiatives
rebecca.jules@ubc.ca
If you are unsure if you meet the minimum admission requirements or how your cultural, personal and professional knowledge may be taken into consideration in an application, Rebecca is the best person to reach out to.
Dr. Verna Billy-Minnabarriet
Senior Advisor to the Dean on Indigenous Education & Cohort Advisor
verna.minnabarriet@ubc.ca
If you would like to speak to about program content, Dr. Billy-Minnabarriet, is your best resource.
Enrolment Services’ Indigenous Student Support Team at UBC Vancouver
es.indigenous@ubc.ca
During the 2021-22 academic year, this team will have drop-in advising for Indigenous students on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 2:30pm in the Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall. Advisors will either be sitting in the hall or just outside the main doors. If your concern is private or confidential, there is also a private office space that can be used for a conversation.
Info Sessions
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