How does a MEd program differ from a MA program?
A MEd program is considered a professional program and its completion requires passing of a comprehensive exam while an MA program is considered a research focused program and its completion requires the writing of a thesis. Currently the Faculty of Education does not offer an MA program in TES/FL. 4. Please tell me more about the Orientation Program. The 5-week intensive Orientation Program supports students’ initial adaptation to life in Canada and to study at SFU. It introduces students to the expectations of graduate study at SFU. The purpose of the Orientation is to provide the support and background knowledge students will need to be successful participants in scholarly conversations, both oral and written, in a new academic, cultural and linguistic context . The Orientation begins in late July of each year, and continues daily through the end of August. It then continues weekly alongside the other courses students take in their first term of study. 5. Please tell me about the in