GRADUATE cohort programs
M.Ed. in Special Education - Victoria Cohort
Concentration in Autism/Developmental Disabilities
| LOCATION: | Victoria |
| START DATE: | September 2010 |
| LENGTH: | 3 years, part-time |
| APPLICATION DEADLINE: | December 11, 2009 |
This program is offered by the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology & Special Education.
Information Sessions
- Friday, October 23, 2009 - 4:00-5:00pm
Mary Winspear Centre
2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney - Monday, November 9, 2009 - 4:00-5:00pm - REVISED DATE!
Spectrum Community School
957 Burnside Road West, Victoria
The Program
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The Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology and Special Education at UBC plans to offer an M.Ed. program focusing on Autism/Developmental Disabilities on Vancouver Island, beginning September 2010. |
This Master's program will focus on both research and practice. Topics addressed will include:
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Who is this Program for?
Applications are being accepted from teachers in Victoria and all surrounding school districts. Applications are also being accepted from autism service providers working with children under the age of 6 who wish to meet the qualifications for the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP); see http://www.actcommunity.net/RASP/SP/mcfd_application.htm). Completion of this M.Ed., program will also meet the coursework requirements for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA; see http://www.ecps.educ.ubc.ca/courses/aba1.htm).
Diversity
Graduate education at UBC is distinguished by its strong appreciation for diversity, including the populations served, the students recruited and admitted, the issues and elements of research examined, and the skills and experiences provided for working with a broad range of individuals and families across settings.
Tentative Program Schedule
All courses will be offered in the program, but the dates may change.
| PRE-REQUISITE COURSES (if needed) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May '10 | Development and Exceptionality in the Regular Classroom | EPSE 317 (online) |
| July '10 | Reading and Interpreting Research in Education | EPSE 483 (online) |
| YEAR ONE | ||
| Sept '10 | Educating Students with Autism | EPSE 449 |
| Jan '11 | Seminar in Autism | EPSE 549 |
| Jul '11 | Social-Emotional Development | EPSE 585 |
| YEAR TWO | ||
| Sept '11 | * Assessment and Positive Behaviour Support in School and Community Settings | EPSE 532 |
| Jan '12 | * Seminar in Functional Assessment and Positive Behaviour Support | EPSE 514 |
| May '12 | Critical Issues in Special Education | EPSE 512 |
| July '12 | * Seminar in Developmental Disabilities | EPSE 513 |
| YEAR THREE | ||
| Sept '12 | * Design and Analysis of Research with Small Samples and Single Subjects | EPSE 593 |
| Jan '13 | * Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis | EPSE 504 (online) |
| July '13 | Graduating Seminar | EPSE 590 |
* These courses are required for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.
Pre-requisites
- UBC's EPSE 312 (Introduction to the Study of Exceptional Children), EPSE 317 (Development and Exceptionality in the Regular Classroom) OR an equivalent course about children/students with special needs.
- UBC's EPSE 483 (Reading and Interpreting Research in Education) OR an equivalent course on research methods and/or statistics.
If you have not completed the pre-requisites prior to the application deadline you may still apply and complete them during Summer 2010. You must register in:
- EPSE 312 - May 2010
- EPSE 483 - July 2010
Admission
All students must meet the requirements for this program, which include:
- A completed four-year undergraduate degree (B.A., B.Ed., and/or B.Sc.) from an accredited University, with a major in education, psychology, speech-language pathology, child and family studies, or a related field.
- A minimum grade point average of 76% based on undergraduate upper-level (3rd and 4th year) coursework.
- Three academic letters of reference that speak to your ability to complete graduate coursework. Letters from friends, colleagues, or families of children with who you have worked are not appropriate. Letters from employers are acceptable only if they can comment on your academic ability.
- At least 1-2 years of successful work experience with children and/or youth with autism or other developmental disabilities in school or community settings .
- In addition to the usual UBC application, please include a current resume and a statement of intent indicating your background and the goals you hope to meet by completing this program.
Tuition
Program fees will be paid over a minimum of nine (9) installments of $1,380.10 plus applicable student fees, payable in September, January and May of each year. The program total is $12,420.88 plus applicable student fees.
Tuition fees are in Canadian dollars, are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors, and are subject to change.
Application Process
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 11, 2009
In addition to your on-line 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 (by filling in the referee's email address when completing the online application). If you wish to submit references by mail, the form is available here.
- 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 OUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS and refer to them when actually making your on-line application.
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 $90 application fee.
- Go to http://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 Selection," choose "Master of Education" in the pulldown menu.
- Under "Specialization," you must choose " EPLT Autism/Developmental Disabilities Victoria - SPAV ".
- 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 (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 at other locations on this huge campus.
- It is preferred that REFERENCES ARE 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. Please note: the reference letters must be received here in sealed envelopes with the referee's signature written across the sealed envelope flap.
Contacts for More Information:
Academic Information:
Dr. Pat Mirenda, Cohort Advisor
UBC Faculty of Education
Tel: 604-822-6296
pat.mirenda@ubc.caAdmission Information: Tracey Degner, Senior Program Assistant
UBC, Faculty of Education
External Programs and Learning Technologies
Tel: 604-827-5592 or Toll Free 1-888-492-1122
tracey.degner@ubc.ca
