Master's Program Undergoes Exciting Revisions
Jennifer Robb
Program Assistant, Faculty of Education
July 28, 2023
After two years of planning, consultations, and hard work behind the scenes, the Faculty of Education is ready to debut its updated Master's program! With over 30 new or updated courses and five new course themes, our fully-online Master's program is designed to be flexible, enabling students to create a custom learning experience to achieve their educational goals.
Our courses are now grouped into five themes aligned with our faculty goals:
- Education and Digital Innovation
- Innovative Leadership in Education
- Critical Exploration of Learning
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Equity and Inclusion
Our brand new courses include:
- EDUC 5109G: Emerging Trends and Issues in Learning Technologies
- EDUC 5110G: Global Perspectives in Education and Technology
- EDUC 5111G: Social Media and Education
- EDUC 5208G: Leadership for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- EDUC 5209G: Critical Issues in Leadership and Education
- EDUC 5302G: Critical Debates in Education
- EDUC 5306G: Youth, Media and Popular Culture
- EDUC 5406G: Digital Wellness
There are four options for completing graduate studies in our faculty:
- EDUC 5407G: Trauma-Informed Education
- EDUC 5408G: Mindfulness in Technology-Infused Education
- EDUC 5409G: Mental Health and Well-being in the Digital Age
- EDUC 5503G: Decolonizing Education
- EDUC 5504G: Inclusive Pedagogical Spaces
- EDUC 5506G: Foundations for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- EDUC 5507G: Accessible Learning with Technology
Master of Education
(Course-Only)
- Complete a total of 10 courses:
- 2 Core Education courses
- Remaining 8 courses from any of our five themes.
Master of Education
(Project)
- Complete a total of 8 courses:
- 2 Core Education courses
- Remaining 6 courses from any of our five themes.
- Complete a 2-course research project (literature review; approx. 40-60 pages).
Master of Arts
(Thesis)
- Complete a total of 6 courses:
- 3 Core Education courses
- Remaining 3 courses from any of our five themes.
- Complete a 4-course thesis (original research; approx. 60-100 pages).
Graduate Diploma
- Complete 4 courses from any of our five themes.
- Designed for:
- Non-standard applicants who want to bridge into MEd, or
- Applicants interested in graduate courses without a Master's degree.
If you're considering graduate studies in the Faculty of Education, you can view a full list of courses on our website. To learn even more about our Master's program and ask questions of faculty and staff, register for a free webinar!
