Graduate Studies at UBC Sessions
AMA Applying to grad school at UBC
Friday, 24 April 2026 10:00 – 10:45 am
Join us on Instagram for an AMA on applying to grad school at UBC.
This shorter 45-minute session will include:
- Crafting a compelling statement of interest
- Finding the right supervisor
- References – What we look for and who you should ask
Plus, we’ll be answering your questions
Please note this is a general session on applying to grad school and we will not be able to answer program specific questions.
Program and Departmental Sessions
MA and MEd in Special Education Info session – focusing on the Blindness and Visual Impairments concentration (April)
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Are you a certified teacher or teacher candidate in Canada? Have you ever considered expanding your impact as a specialist in visual impairment?
Working as a teacher of students who are blind or have low vision is a career grounded in collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving — where flexibility and comfort with ambiguity are essential. You'll work alongside students, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support access to literacy, learning, and independence in diverse educational settings.
UBC's MA and MEd in Special Education offer a concentration in Blindness and Visual Impairments that prepares educators for this rewarding work. Designed for working professionals, the programs combine intensive summer coursework with part-time online study, allowing you to remain in your community while advancing your qualifications. You'll develop expertise in braille, low vision, assistive technology, and the Expanded Core Curriculum — and graduate ready to take on specialized roles supporting students with visual disabilities in inclusive settings.
Join us at this info session to ask program faculty about the work, the concentration, and what the programs involve.
MA and MEd in Special Education Info session – focusing on the Blindness and Visual Impairments concentration (May)
Friday, 22 May 2026 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Are you a certified teacher or teacher candidate in Canada? Have you ever considered expanding your impact as a specialist in visual impairment?
Working as a teacher of students who are blind or have low vision is a career grounded in collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving — where flexibility and comfort with ambiguity are essential. You'll work alongside students, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support access to literacy, learning, and independence in diverse educational settings.
UBC's MA and MEd in Special Education offer a concentration in Blindness and Visual Impairments that prepares educators for this rewarding work. Designed for working professionals, the programs combine intensive summer coursework with part-time online study, allowing you to remain in your community while advancing your qualifications. You'll develop expertise in braille, low vision, assistive technology, and the Expanded Core Curriculum — and graduate ready to take on specialized roles supporting students with visual disabilities in inclusive settings.
Join us at this info session to ask program faculty about the work, the concentration, and what the programs involve.