The purpose of the Graduating Seminar (EPSE 590) is to facilitate a broad-based demonstration of students’ theoretical and applied knowledge as acquired during their MEd program. The Graduating Seminar is the culminating course in the final term of a student’s program, following completion of all courses outlined in their Program of Graduate Studies (PGS). Through this course students are assisted in the development of a program reflection and capstone project that reflects their professional goals and objectives in an integrated way. Students are also supported in preparing a knowledge mobilization project related to their graduate work, and presenting their work to other students, faculty, and the broader community. All MEd students in Special Education and Human Development, Learning and Culture are required to enroll in this one-term, 3-credit course, facilitated by a faculty member. This course is offered twice annually in the Summer 2 and Winter 2 terms.
For questions please contact the course coordinator Dr. Joanna Cannon joanna.cannon@ubc.ca
Student Information for EPSE 590
Meet with your Program Advisor about EPSE 590
- You should meet with your Program Advisor to review your Program of Study (PGS) at least 2 months before EPSE 590 begins.
- EPSE 590 is your final course, in your final term – preferably with no other courses.
– This course is offered every Winter 2 (Jan-April) & Summer 2 (July-August) terms - Complete the registration form and have your advisor sign to confirm you have completed all your coursework on your Program of Study (PGS).
– Upload your registration form to this folder in OneDrive
Register for the waitlist (EPSE 590-W21)
- Wait for the Graduate Program Assistant to confirm your paperwork and move you from the waitlist to the course section.
Course Schedule:
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- Dates and times of the course meetings will be determined by the course instructor each term (this varies based on the number of students, advisor’s schedules, etc.) but will follow the UBC calendar. Please do not email the course instructors asking about meeting times or dates, as the course will follow the UBC calendar and the following information:
- W2 term – students will have Reading Week in February off from classes but will have to attend presentations during March and April regardless of their work schedules (e.g., Spring Break in a school district). Students are not to contact the instructor for exceptions.
- S2 term – this is a 6-week course and students should not plan any trips prior to mid-August (end of term). Students should plan to be available during ALL class times for the entire term – there will be whole group class sessions, individual and group work time, and opportunities to sign up for individual meetings with your instructors during class time. Students are not to contact the instructor for exceptions.
- Dates and times of the course meetings will be determined by the course instructor each term (this varies based on the number of students, advisor’s schedules, etc.) but will follow the UBC calendar. Please do not email the course instructors asking about meeting times or dates, as the course will follow the UBC calendar and the following information:
Contact course coordinator, Dr. Joanna Cannon (joanna.cannon@ubc.ca), for course questions (other than scheduling)