UBC’s Early Childhood Education Programs will host an online information session on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm for people considering graduate study in early childhood education. The session is designed to help prospective students compare the on-campus M.A. (thesis), on-campus M.Ed. (non-thesis) and fully online M.Ed. pathways, and to understand admissions requirements and the application process.
Key facts
- The session is scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
- The event will be held online.
- UBC will present three graduate pathways in early childhood education: an on-campus M.A. (thesis), an on-campus M.Ed. (non-thesis) and a fully online M.Ed.
- Attendees will hear about program structure, areas of study, admissions requirements and the application process.
- The session is intended for early childhood educators, kindergarten and primary teachers, researchers and early years professionals.
What does the session cover?
UBC says participants will learn which pathway may fit their goals and can ask questions, connect with faculty and get more detail on how each program is structured. The information session is aimed at people who want to deepen their knowledge and impact in early childhood education policy, practice and research.
What it means for prospective students
For applicants and professionals thinking about graduate study, the session offers a direct comparison of the three options before applying. That includes the on-campus research-focused M.A. (thesis), the on-campus M.Ed. (non-thesis) and the fully online M.Ed., along with admissions requirements and the application process.
The event is especially relevant for early childhood educators, kindergarten and primary teachers, researchers and other early years professionals. Because the session is online, attendees can join remotely and use the live question period to clarify which pathway matches their academic or professional plans.
Who is invited?
UBC lists early childhood educators, kindergarten and/or primary teachers, researchers and early years professionals as the intended audience. The university says attendees will be able to connect with faculty during the session and ask questions about studying at UBC.
When is the event?
The information session takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm online in Canada.
