Master of Arts in Educational Studies in Inclusive Education

As classroom populations become increasingly diverse, many teachers are looking for the professional preparation to confidently create an inclusive classroom environment.

TWU's Master of Educational Studies in Inclusive Education prepares you to support students with a broad range of inclusive education needs. These needs could include cognitive, social and sensory uniqueness, resulting from learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, giftedness, and developmental delays.


Equip yourself to meet the increasingly diverse learning needs of your students.
Become an inclusive leader and expert in inclusive education in your school.
Gain the qualifications to become a specialist administrator, such as a director of inclusive needs.
Prepare for a PhD program with our thesis track.
Enhance your professional designation to be eligible for salary scale increases.
Additionally, TWU's MAES program is recognized by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education and the TQS (Teachers Qualification Service) for salary upgrades. (Completion of MAES does not confer into a BC teaching certificate).

An undergraduate degree in education or a relevant field,
Successful completion of the professional year with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (Consideration may be given to a lower GPA when the applicant can demonstrate ability to study at the graduate level),
Possession of or eligibility for a BC Professional Teaching Certificate or other Professional Teaching Certification as approved or approved equivalent,
Two references,
Three or more years of school-based teaching experience or approved equivalent.
Non-native English speakers must submit either a iBT TOEFL score of 100, an academic IELTS score of 7.0 (writing/reading 6.5, listening/reading 6.5), or a 130 DuoLingo score (Literacy/Comprehension 120+, Conversation/production 105+) on all bands to the University.