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Flexible and Diversified Master's Programs

Our masters programs attract students from different backgrounds (teachers, administrators, engineers, managers, health professionals) and provide you with the knowledge and skills to create transformative learning opportunities in any professional setting.

Whether you’re coursework or research oriented, choose from flexible concentrations and online options that allow you to earn your degree while balancing other commitments, guided by top-notch professors and professional support staff committed to your success.

What are your options?

Four masters options are available at the Faculty of Education:

Master of Education (MEd) - Coursework option
Master of Education (MEd) - Online Coursework option
Master of Education (MEd) - Major Research Project option
Master of Arts in Education (MA)

You may choose from the asynchronous coursework only MEd degree option to complete the program in 12 months, through asynchronous/synchronous online or hybrid, as well as in-person course offerings. Or you may want to dive into research by completing a research project (MEd-MRP degree option) or even a final thesis (MA degree).

A recent CIBC World Markets report identifies Education as one of seven top yielding master’s degrees in Canada, with an average earning premium of 86%.

Note: Our graduate programs do not lead to a teaching certificate that allows you to teach in Ontario's English-language elementary and secondary schools.

Master of Education - Coursework Option

10-12 coursesto complete
Duration: Full time: 12 months; Part-time: 2-4 years:
No research component

Concentration offered

Methods of teaching

Asynchronous, synchronous, online, in class and hybrid

Example of career opportunity

School Principal; Program Evaluator; Educational Policies Specialist

Master of Education - Major Research Project Option

8-10 coursesto complete
Duration: 20 months full-time; 2-4 years part-time

Concentration offered

Methods of teaching

Asynchronous, synchronous, online and In class

Research Component

Major Research Paper to submit
Research Supervisor Required. (Find a supervisor now )
Opportunity to pursue PhD studies once completed

Example of career opportunity

Curriculum Designer; Consultant; Specialized trainer

Master of Arts in Education

6-10 coursesto complete
Duration: Full time: 20 months; Part-time: 2-4 years
Admission Scholarships Available*

As of May 1, 2021, interested candidates will be able to choose one of the following options to complete their MA program:

General path
Concentration in Counselling Psychology
Concentration in Health Professions Education
Specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies

Methods of teaching

Asynchronous, synchronous, online and In class

Research Component

Research proposal
Thesis
Research Supervisor Required (Find a supervisor now )
Opportunity to pursue PhD studies once completed

Example of career opportunity

Government Researcher; Educational Specialist

*Only students who are Canadian or permanent residents are automatically considered for the admission scholarship. If you are an international candidate please check the eligibility criteria.

Flexible and Diversified Master's Programs

What are your options?

Master of Education - Coursework Option

Master of Education - Online Option

Master of Education - Major Research Project Option

Master of Arts in Education

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