Master of Arts in Special Education - High Ability

This concentration takes a developmental approach to the study of high ability, including issues relevant to developmental levels and approaches to identification and curricular planning which focus on achieving appropriately matched curricular experiences. The program will situate the study of highly capable individuals in the context of cognitive and social developmental theories. Field experience consisting of observations, interviews, and individual and small group teaching will allow students to understand the particular needs of pre-school, elementary, and secondary students of high ability.

International applicants - if your transcript does not state that your degree has been conferred, we require a scanned copy of your degree certificate. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English, we require both a scanned copy in the original language and a certified English translation. Additional information can be found on the Grad and Postdoctoral Studies website. The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B plus range (76% at UBC).

IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL IBT - 90 for the internet-based exam (with minimum component scores of 22 (reading, listening) and 21 (writing, speaking).