Educational Research - MEd - Laddered Pathway

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

• Interdisciplinary
• School Counselling

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).