Program details
The MEd in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning program offers specializations in Language and Literacy; Second Language Education; and Studies in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. You can choose to take a thesis-based or course-based route.
- Thesis-Based Route
- Course-Based Route
Thesis-Based Route
Expected duration: 2+ years
Tuition and fees: One year tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
The MEd in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning program (thesis-based) consists of 18 credit hours of coursework and a thesis requirement.
Courses prepare the student to design and implement a research project that leads to the thesis. For the thesis, students will select a research question, gather and interpret data, and present the investigation and its results as a written document with the program advisor's support. An oral defense of the thesis concludes the program.
For full program descriptions, please visit the Education website.
Course-Based Route
Expected duration: 2+ years
Tuition and fees: One year tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
The MEd in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning program (course-based) consists of 30 credit hours of coursework and a comprehensive examination.
With the help of a program advisor, students in each specialization will complete a program of studies including core, concentration, research, and elective courses. Upon the completion of coursework, students will work with their advisor to design and complete a comprehensive project.
For full program descriptions, please visit the Education website.
Sample subject concentrations
- Teacher Professional Learning and Development
- First Nations/Metis/Inuit Education
- Contemplative Studies in Education
- Arts Education (Art, Drama and Music)
- Educational Technology*
- Language and Literacy Curriculum
- Mathematics Education
- Physical Education/Health*
- Science Education
- Second Language Education
- Social Studies Education
*Currently not accepting applications.
Sample course offerings
- EDUB 7550: Historical and Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7420: Study of Teaching (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7560: Theory and Practice of Curriculum Design and Development (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 5800: Introduction to Educational Research (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7030: The Arts in Education (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7060: Seminar and Practicum in Clinical Diagnosis and Remediation (6 credit hours)
- EDUB 7460: Information Technology and Education (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7500 Seminar in Science Education (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7070: Classical Research in Reading (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7270: Culture, Citizenship and Curriculum (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
