Schedule

2022-2024

This program requires 30 credits. Students must complete at least 24 credits at the graduate level (500-level courses) and 6 credits of approved electives at the 300, 400 or graduate level.

Courses and schedule are subject to change.

• 6 credits of coursework at the 300-400 level can count toward the MEd degree
• 12 credits of Mathematics Education courses at the 500 level are required for the MEd degree
• 3 credit graduating paper or another approved course at the 500 level is required for the MEd degree

Approved electives may be taken on UBC campus or online. A wide variety of online courses through UBC – Vancouver or Okanagan campus are acceptable as electives and vary in their offering from year to year. See PDCE for some Faculty of Education offerings.

Approved electives may also be taken through other universities through the terms of the Western Dean’s Agreement and the Graduate Exchange Agreement.

Application Requirements

All students must meet the admission and application requirements of both the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the program, which include:

• A 4-year undergraduate degree with sufficient standing (an average within the B+ range (76% at UBC) in all senior coursework), or equivalent.
• A brief statement of intent (maximum 600 words). Your statement should outline your reasons and professional goals for enrolling in this M.Ed program Specializing in Mathematics Education: Teaching and Learning Mathematics with/in Community.
• A resumé/CV.
• Scanned copies of all official transcripts and degree certificates.
• Preference will be given to those with one to two year/s of teaching experience; or equivalent teaching engagement with schools, local or international communities, and other related activities, and those with demonstrated professional experience in this area of study.
• Three letters of recommendation. Your referees could be administrators, professors, educators or other professionals who can speak to your engagement in the field of education, your potential to complete a graduate degree, and your other relevant professional experience.
• Evidence of English Language Proficiency, if applicable.

Fees

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.

Fees are subject to change annually. Only information in the UBC Calendar is official

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

1. 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, on the “Degree Program Selection,” type the 4-character cohort designation MAE3 into the “Program Keyword” field.
• IMPORTANT: The program name should be MEd in Math Education – Professional Cohort and the cohort code should be MAE3. Please ensure you are applying to the correct program – this part-time Professional Cohort is different than the regular on-campus program.
• Select the program.
• When you reach the “Experience & Interests” page of the application, please make sure you choose the appropriate program, as there may be more than one. It should include MAE3.
• When finished entering your information, you must click “Declare & Submit”.
• You will automatically receive an email acknowledgement, with instructions on documentation and deadlines.

References:

• When adding your references to your application, you will be asked whether they are professional or academic references. Academic references are those who know you in an academic capacity (e.g. former professors). Professional references would include your principal, vice-principal, or someone who has supervised you.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit electronic letters of reference. Simply fill in the email addresses of your three referees when completing the online application (an email address is required). References with free, web-based email addresses (e.g. Gmail, Hotmail, etc.) will receive a link to the paper reference form, which must be mailed to our office (address on the reference form). NOTE: Please see “Supporting Documents” below for more information on paper references.

Once you submit and pay for your online application, your referees will automatically receive an email with a link and instructions for completing the electronic reference form or the link to the paper reference form, as above.

A letter can take the place of the reference form as long as it addresses the questions posed in the reference form. Despite the apparent size of the text box, referees may type as much as they want.

2. 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.

 Important: Please ask your references to include the 4-character cohort designation MAE3 when they submit their reference. All references must arrive in sealed envelopes with the reference’s signature on the seal.

The form is also available here.

Kelvin Mok
MAE3 Graduate Cohort
Faculty of Education, PDCE Office
University of British Columbia
1304-2125 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4

ASSISTANCE

If you require any assistance with the application process, please contact:

Kelvin Mok
Senior Program Assistant
604-827-5662
pdce.educ@ubc.ca

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Info Sessions

Meet the Program Advisor and Senior Program Assistant, and learn more about this program and about applying to become a UBC graduate student.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

There are currently no info sessions scheduled for this program

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Contacts

For program content questions:

Dr. Cynthia Nicol
Associate Professor
Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy
cynthia.nicol@ubc.ca

For application questions or assistance:

Kelvin Mok
Senior Program Assistant
604-827-5662
pdce.educ@ubc.ca

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