While you can complete this program entirely online you may take electives, such as the summer institutes, on-campus.

In addition to 8 core courses delivered online, there will be 2 electives to choose from.

• You may choose to take the electives during or following the 8 terms, with no change in fees.
• Applicants who wish to do so may apply to transfer in up to 6 credits of senior undergraduate credits (2 courses), but there will be no change in fees.
• More information on the ECED MEd. Program.

ELECTIVES: students may select from the following:

• IECER Summer Institute (ECED 565), which is a one-week, intensive course held on-campus (assignments are due at the end of July).  The institute subject is new each summer.
• On-campus courses (list of ECED courses and recommended electives)
• On-line courses (list of ECED online courses)
• A maximum of 6 credits of undergraduate course work (2 courses)

All students must meet the requirements for this program, which include:

• An approved Bachelor of Education degree, OR
• An approved four-year undergraduate degree in a *related field, plus 2 years' experience working with young children in an appropriate setting.
• An overall average of 76% (B+) or better in all third- and fourth-year courses or at least 12 credits at 80% (A-) or higher on senior-level credits in the intended graduate program's field of study.
• Three recommendations from educators and administrators that speak to your engagement with early childhood education or related field, one of which must be an academic assessment by a university instructor.

*Related Fields include, but are not limited to: Child and Youth Care, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work and Family Studies.

Applicants whose degree is in an unrelated field (e.g., Arts, Commerce, General Studies) may be accepted if they have completed a college or university certificate program in early childhood education.

ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:

The minimum degree requirement for admission is a 4-year bachelor degree. This is a Faculty of Graduate Studies requirement that cannot be waived, regardless of professional experience.

Eligibility for candidates with a 3-year baccalaureate will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the academic department and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Please contact Tracey Pappas to discuss your individual case, and for an unofficial preliminary assessment of your credentials.

International Applicants

• Please refer to the UBC Minimum Academic Requirements for international students posted here.
• We also recommend that you review the English Language Proficiency Requirements posted here to ensure you meet the requirements.
• Online courses rely on written communication and assignments, note that you can make use of the resources available through the UBC Writing Centre.

If you require assistance with your application as an international student, please contact Carmen Radut, Graduate Program Assistant.

Applications are no longer being accepted for this program.

Note: For a complete explanation on how to prepare and submit your application package, please listen to our recording.

In addition to your online application, please forward:

• Two official (sealed) transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (except from UBC).
• Three (sealed) letters of reference. It is strongly recommended that references be submitted electronically (If you fill in the referee's email address when completing the online application, an email will be sent automatically to your referee with a link and instructions for submission). If you wish to submit references by mail, the referee’s signature must appear across the seal of the envelope to ensure confidentiality. The form is available here.
• Resumé and a one-page statement indicating how you think this program will contribute to your work in this field (if you did not complete that in the online application).

You must apply for this program on-line; please PRINT this page and refer to it when you are making your application, paying particular attention to the exact wording for the program you are applying for.

IMPORTANT: If you apply to the wrong program, the Faculty of Graduate Studies will not refund your application fee, or transfer or cancel your application, so please ensure you select the appropriate program or you will have to re-apply and pay an additional application fee.

• Go to www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online/.
• Before beginning your application, read all of the instructions.
• When you are ready to apply, click on "Apply Online".
• Read the instructions, and click on "Create Your Account" (unless you have already begun your application, in which case you should "Login").
• Once you have created your account, choose "New Application" and then click on "Start a Completely New Application".
• Under "Degree" choose "Master of Education" in the pulldown menu.
• Under "Program" you must choose "EPLT Early Childhood Education – Online – ECEO"
• Proceed with your application as instructed.
• When finished entering your information, you must click "Submit" for the application to work.
• You will automatically receive an email acknowledgement, with instructions on documentation and deadlines.

APPLICATION REMINDERS:

• We need sealed transcripts from EVERY post-secondary institution you attended, whether or not they issued you a degree, except UBC. If you are a UBC alumnus, please provide your student number and we will print your transcript.
• If you have transcripts, please enclose or fax us photocopies, including the transfer key(s) on the reverse of the page (604-822-2015). We can make a quick adjudication of your eligibility even before all of your official documents arrive. Please note that this adjudication is not official until we have received your sealed transcripts.
• Send everything – EVERYTHING – to EPLT (1304-2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4). The most common delay in admissions is caused by the search for documents that are sent to other locations on this huge campus.
• It is preferred that references be submitted electronically: when you submit your application, include the referee's email address. This will generate an automatic email which contains a link to a site where your referee can enter his/her reference, and then submit it. They can type as much as they want, despite the apparent size of the text box. This link will only be available when your application is submitted. If you plan on having your referee(s) submit a reference by mail, please leave the email address blank on the application.
• If you decide to submit any or all of your references by hard copy you can download the reference form for this program here. A letter can take the place of the reference form but it must answer the questions posed in the reference form. The reference form is designed for professors to fill out. If your referee is not a professor, please ask him or her to write about your ability to successfully complete a graduate degree in this particular focus.
• IMPORTANT: Reference letters submitted by mail must be received here in sealed envelopes with the referee's signature written across the sealed envelope flap.

Please contact Tracey Pappas (604-827-5592, or toll-free in North America at 1-888-492-1122) if you are having problems with the application process.

Program fees will be paid over a minimum of eight (8) installments of $1,615.33 payable in September, January and May of each year. The program total is $12,922.64 plus applicable student fees.

Tuition fees are in Canadian dollars, are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors, and are subject to change. The figures quoted above reflect a 2% increase to tuition fees for the 2011-2012 academic year.