Educational Research
Master of Education - Laddered Pathway (MEd)
Course-based program
Program overview
As a course-based program aimed at working professionals, the Master of Education laddered pathway allows participants to earn their degree in stages. Students complete a Certificate, followed by a Diploma and ultimately the MEd degree. The program is designed to give students deeper insight into their discipline, field of study, or area of professional practice in two topic areas. Students complete a topic (four courses) each year. Topics are offered in face-to-face, fully online and blended formats, which combine face-to-face and online delivery throughout the program. Students do not require a supervisor; an Academic Program Coordinator advises all students within a cohort.
Please note: this program has a July (summer) starting date.
Completing this program
- Graduate Certificate: In the first year, students complete four courses in their first topic to earn the Graduate Certificate.
- Graduate Diploma: In the second year, students complete another four courses in their second topic to earn the Graduate Diploma.
- MEd Degree: The final year requires three education research courses and a collaboratory of practice course to complete the MEd requirements.
Specializations
Outcomes
Practicing teachers, school leadership, not-for-profit organizations, bilingual education, curriculum and ICT specialists, public and private education systems, leadership positions in community and non-governmental agencies, career advancement.
A course-based master’s degree in educational research (specialist or interdisciplinary) may give you the prerequisites for the professional Education Doctorate (EdD).
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GPA
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
Minimum education
A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Work samples
None
Documents
None
Reference letters
Two references are required for applications to the graduate certificate (the first stage of the laddered program).
Test scores
None
English language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) score of 97 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 (minimum of 6.0 in each section).
- Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) score of 70 (no less than 70 in each section).
- Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) score of A- in each course.
*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.
Deadlines
For admission on July 1 to the Master of Education program:
- Canadians and permanent residents: March 1 application deadline
- International students: March 1 application deadline
For admission on July 1 to the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma:
- Canadians and permanent residents: March 1 application deadline
- International students: March 1 application deadline
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
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