Research and Graduate Studies
UFV is committed to excellence through professional graduate programs that serve the diverse needs of the Fraser Valley region and beyond. As a regionally based university, UFV places paramount priority on students and their learning needs and goals.
Visit ufv.ca/graduate-studies for more information about graduate degrees, certificates, and diplomas.
This 15-credit program will prepare students to meet the professional requirements of the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) to become eligible to write the Child Life Certification Exam.
This program seeks to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the revival, acquisition, and use of this endangered language. Delivered on a part-time basis, the program requires 12 credits and can be completed in four semesters. Graduates may exit at the certificate level or continue onto the graduate diploma.
This program follows on from the graduate certificate program and seeks to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the revival, acquisition, and use of this endangered language. Delivered on a part-time basis, the program requires 10 credits and can be completed in two semesters.
Are you a certified K-12 educator? Develop the skills and knowledge to pursue innovative and sustainable leadership and mentorship roles in your school or district.
Applications for this program are suspended while the program structure is revised. Please check back for updates in Fall 2024.
Earn a graduate diploma in this flexible program, while pursuing different career or education goals. You will combine and integrate multiple perspectives and disciplines to investigate human movement, resettlement, and belonging in their current and historical contexts, both globally and with a particular focus on the Canadian experience.
Applications for this program are suspended while the program structure is revised.
The 12-credit graduate certificate will prepare you for a career in community, educational, and non-governmental organizations such as local settlement agencies, as well as government, civil society, and private sector positions. This program is flexible, allowing you to pursue these credentials at different points in your career and with different career or future education goals in mind.
UFV's two-year Master of Social Work (MSW) equips you with the advanced practice knowledge and skills you need to move into a leadership role.
UFV is currently developing graduate programs designed to address the development needs of professionals in the Fraser Valley. These programs will also be accessible to professionals from the rest of the province and beyond. Check back for updated information!
"(Research has) been a really sweet way to optimize my time at school. Looking back, I’m so grateful that I did this. It has truly been a highlight to work under Shelley (Canning). She has been a wonderful mentor and has impacted me and my nursing practice immensely."