Advance your career with a Master of Education in Educational Leadership at Vancouver Island University. Join us in Nanaimo and apply today!
Vancouver Island University’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is designed for practicing and aspiring professionals in the education field who are focused on bringing educational and instructional leadership into their schools. VIU's graduate program is enriched with school administration, educational psychology and educational research teachings that provide students the foundational building blocks to become innovative leaders in the school system. This program prepares students with the practical, ethical, and social tools to solve problems, manage conflict and encourage growth. Graduates of the program find employment in leadership positions in the education sector, both domestically and abroad. Grounded in the rich educational leadership literature supplemented by extensive faculty expertise and experience, the program provides a balance of research, policy and practice. The M.Ed. program will develop leaders who can: Guide the development and implementation of shared values, vision, mission and goals to support learning for all students; Foster quality learning opportunities to support student learning; Lead teams in becoming assessment literate; Create systems and structures for the effective supervision of learning; Provide strong leadership in the area of Aboriginal Education; Provide knowledgeable guidance regarding current curricula, instructional and assessment practices and their impact on student learning; Sustain a collaborative learning culture and climate linked to student learning and based on distributed leadership; Build positive and effective interdependencies amongst partner groups; Incorporate systemic thinking and strategic planning for school improvement; Demonstrate self-knowledge and the personal qualities that support positive relationships and build cultures of integrity; Build and support relational trust within the school and community; Address issues of diversity and social justice; Lead teams in reflective inquiry and action research. Tuition: First Year Tuition: Second Year $19,737 CAD $6,579 CAD
