M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies - Art focus (online)

The Art Education focus is a cohort program offered completely online. In the Art Education program, students may include the creation of original works of art as partial completion of course assignments and theses.

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Study Routes
Full-time/Part-time
On-line Study
Typical Program of Study
Courses

Study Routes

Academic Route (Thesis Option)
- 2 Core Courses
  - 9580 Introduction to Curriculum
  - 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research
- 4 Art Education Courses
  - 9610 Teachers and Students as Artists
  - 1 of:
    - 9611 Teaching Art to Diverse Student Populations
    - 9612 Education through Artistic Themes and Processes
  - 9613 Curriculum Issues in Arts Education
  - 9620 responding to art in the Classroom and Community (optional)
- 9693 Individual Proposal Preparation (IPP)
- 9590 Master's Thesis.
  
  This option is recommended for students with an interest in research or anticipating graduate work at the doctoral level.
  
  Thesis Supervisor: Prospective students are not required to secure a Thesis Supervisor at the time of application; however, those wishing to ensure there are faculty members on staff who research in their area of interest are invited to review the Faculty Research page. At the time of admission, students are assigned an Academic Advisor who will guide them through course and program planning. When students are ready to begin work on their IPP, they may approach any Faculty of Education faculty member to act as Thesis Supervisor. For more information about securing a Supervisor, please see the MEd Thesis Guide and the Program Policies web page.
  
  9683. Individual Proposal Preparation: This provides a structure for the writing of a thesis proposal. An initial review of relevant research provides the background for the proposed study. The methodological framework and the method to be employed are studied and developed. Ethical considerations are investigated and, where appropriate, an ethical review document prepared. This is not a course but a milestone and compulsory element for those writing a Thesis.
  
  9590. Master's Thesis:
  MEd Thesis Guide
  The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Thesis Regulation Guide
Professional Route (Course-based Option)
- 2 Core Courses
  - 9580 Introduction to Curriculum
  - 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research
- 5 Art Education Courses
  - 9610 Teachers and Students as Artists
  - 9611 Teaching Art to Diverse Student Populations
  - 9612 Education through Artistic Themes and Processes
  - 9613 Curriculum Issues in Arts Education
  - 9692 responding to art in the Classroom and Community
- Master's Seminar Course

Full-time/Part-time

The Art Focus program is a part-time program although full-time study may be accomodated. Students wishing to study full-time, must be granted permission at the time of application.

Full-time - minimum three terms of registration. The Academic (thesis) route normally takes 4-6 terms to complete the program and the Professional (course-based) route normally takes 3 terms to complete the program . A typical full-time course load is three courses per term.

Part-time - normally takes 6-8 terms (2-3 years) to complete the program. A typical part-time course load for those working full time is one course per term. Where opportunity allows, part-time students may seek permission to take two courses per term maximum.

On-line Study

Online study - The Professional Route of Study can be completed entirely on-line. Students in the Academic Route of Study may be required to be onsite to defend their thesis and subsequently submit the final copies for approval and binding.

WebCT OWL - Courses are offered on-line through the WebCT OWL platform. Access to a course in WebCT OWL is opened on the first business day of each term, but please note class start dates on the applicable timetable on the Graduate Programs & Research web site. Content may not be posted until closer to the first scheduled day of a class.

Typical Program of Study

Term	Academic (Thesis) Full-Time	Academic (Thesis) Part-Time	Professional (Course-based) Full-Time	Professional (Course-based) Part-Time
1-Fall	9580 Introduction to Curriculum 9611 Teaching Art to Diverse Student Populations 9613 Curriculum Issues in Arts Education	9580 Introduction to Curriculum	9580 Introduction to Curriculum 9611 Teaching Art to Diverse Student Populations 9613 Curriculum Issues in Arts Education	9580 Introduction to Curriculum
2-Winter	9610 Teachers and Students as Artists 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research 9692 Responding to Art in the Classroom and Community	9610 Teachers and Students as Artists	9610 Teachers and Students as Artists 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research 9692 Responding to Art in the Classroom and Community	9610 Teachers and Students as Artists
3-Summer	9683 IPP	9611 Teaching Art to Diverse Student Populations OR 9612 Education through Artistic Themes and Processes	9612 Education through Artistic Themes and Processes 9691 Master's Seminar	9611 Teaching Art to Diverse Student Populations 9612 Education through Artistic Themes and Processes
4-Fall	9590 Master's Thesis	9613 Curriculum Issues in Arts Education		9613 Curriculum Issues in Arts Education
5-Winter	9590 Master's Thesis	9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research 9692 Responding to Art in the Classroom and Community		9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research 9692 Responding to Art in the Classroom and Community
6-Summer		9683 IPP		9691 Master's Seminar
7-Fall		9590 Master's Thesis
8-Winter		9590 Master's Thesis

IPP = Individual Proposal Preparation (calendar description above in "Study Routes")

Timetables are posted on-line one at a time a month before the start of each new term.

There are three terms in the academic year: Fall, Winter, and Summer. On-line courses run for 12 weeks starting at the beginning of each term.

Courses

Course Descriptions