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Overview

Our program allows you the flexibility to design your own learning experience so you can achieve your specific goals. It features five options for completing your program:

  • Master of Education – Coursework-only option
  • Master of Education, International cohort – On-site, coursework-only option
  • Master of Education – Project option
  • Master of Arts in Education
  • Graduate Diploma in Education and Digital Technologies

 You may select courses from a wide variety of areas, including:

  • Education and Digital Innovation
  • Innovative Leadership in Education
  • Critical Exploration of Learning
  • Mental Health and Wellness
  • Equity and Inclusion

For more information on our courses and clusters, view our Course Guide.

 

Program Options

  • Master of Education - Coursework only

    Our Master of Education (MEd) course-only option consists of 10 courses, each with a value of three credits, for a total of 30 credits.

    You are required to take 2 Core Education courses:

    • EDUC 5001G - Principles of Learning
    • EDUC 5002G - Introduction to Research in Education

    You then choose 8 courses from ANY one of our 5 themes:

    • Education and Digital Innovation
    • Innovative Leadership in Education
    • Critical Exploration of Learning
    • Mental Health and Wellness
    • Equity and Inclusion
    You can also develop your own course (EDUC 5901G - Directed Studies) with the permission of a professor.
  • Master of Education, International cohort - On-site, coursework only

    Our Master of Education (MEd) International Cohort (on-site, coursework only) option consists of 10 courses, each with a value of three credits, for a total of 30 credits, offered over three consecutive terms. Required courses will be offered in the first two terms (Fall and Winter), with at least one elective being available in the third term (spring). All courses are offered in the evenings (5-8pm), from Monday-Thursday.

    Sample schedule: 

    Term 1

    • EDUC 5001G - Principles of Learning
    • EDUC 5999G - Academic Writing in Education 
    • EDUC 5109G - Emerging Trends and Issues in Educational Technology

    Term 2

    • EDUC 5002G - Introduction to Research in Education
    • EDUC 5201G - Foundations of Leadership 
    • EDUC 5110G - Global Perspectives in Technology and Education 

    Term 3

    • EDUC 5305G - Alternative and Inclusive Assessment
    • EDUC 5506G - Foundations of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 
    • EDUC 5304G - Critical Digital Literacies and Global Competencies 
    • + One elective course 

    This on-site, coursework only program option is available for a September-start only, and is open to international students only. Proficiency in the English language is required; please see requirements for demonstrating English proficiency.  

    International students will be invited to pre-arrival information sessions through the International office to assist with orientation. 

  • Master of Education - Project

    Our Master of Education (MEd) project option consists of 8 courses (24 credits in total), and the completion of a 2-course research project (six credits).

    You are required to take 2 Core Education courses:

    • EDUC 5001G - Principles of Learning
    • EDUC 5002G - Introduction to Research in Education
    • EDUC 5003G - Research Proposal Seminar (optional but recommended)

    You then choose 8 courses from ANY one of our 5 themes:

    • Education and Digital Innovation
    • Innovative Leadership in Education
    • Critical Exploration of Learning
    • Mental Health and Wellness
    • Equity and Inclusion

    You can then complete a 2-course project over two terms.  A project is typically a 40-60 page literature review of a specific areas of interest. Before transferring to the MEd - Project option, you must find a supervisor. 

  • Master of Arts in Education - Thesis

    Our Master of Arts (MA) option consists of 6 courses (18 credits in total), and the completion of a 4-course thesis (12 credits), for a total of 30 credits.

    You are required to take 3 Core Education courses:

    • EDUC 5001G - Principles of Learning
    • EDUC 5002G - Introduction to Research in Education
    • EDUC 5003G - Research Proposal Seminar

    You then choose 3 courses from ANY one of our 5 themes:

    • Education and Digital Innovation
    • Innovative Leadership in Education
    • Critical Exploration of Learning
    • Mental Health and Wellness
    • Equity and Inclusion

    You can then complete a 4-course thesis over four terms.  A thesis is typically a 60-100 page original study that requires the collection and analysis of data. Before transferring to the MA - Thesis option, you must find a supervisor. 

  • Graduate Diploma in Education and Digital Technologies

    Our graduate diploma is an excellent option for students who

    • Do not meet the required 3.0 GPA/4-year degree conditions (also known as non-standard applicants) and want to bridge into our Master of Education program (see bridging option under application information); or,
    • Wish to pursue graduate-level courses without completing a full master’s degree.

    This option requires the completion of any 4 courses, selected from our 5 themes:

    • Education and Digital Innovation
    • Innovative Leadership in Education
    • Critical Exploration of Learning
    • Mental Health and Wellness
    • Equity and Inclusion

Why Us?

  • We have over a graduation rate of over 95 per cent.
  • We have been teaching online for almost 15 years - see our new book Thriving Online - A Guide for Busy Educators.
  • We use virtual classrooms to help build social connections and conversations.
  • Our courses are almost entirely taught by core faculty.
  • You can choose from almost 30 courses.
  • We offer 3 options - course only, project, or thesis.
  • We have a diverse range of students from all over the world.
  • We use authentic assessments - no exams or tests.
  • We are one of the most flexible and affordable Master's programs in Canada.
  • You pay on a course-by-course basis, and we have a flexible leave-of-absence policy.

Special Partnerships and AQs

Master Level Principals Qualifications

As a result of our partnership with the Ontario Principals’ Council (OPC) and the Catholic Principals' Council Ontario (CPCO), applicants who have completed the PQP1 and PQP2 Master’s Dimension courses will receive two full transfer credits toward an MEd or MA degree if accepted into our program.

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