M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies - General focus (onsite)

You will join with faculty members and student colleagues to examine concepts and develop solutions to various issues in pedagogy and curriculum. We are proud to note that many of our graduates from this program hold important roles in various sectors of education at the provincial, national and international levels, with foci ranging from the critical work of teachers in the classrooms to global policy-development and implementation.

Click here for the M.Ed. (Educational Studies) in the field of Curriculum Studies Program Overview.

Faculty Research

Faculty conducting research in the area of Curriculum & Pedagogy studies:

John Barnett Roger Clark George Gadanidis Ron Hansen Kathy Hibbert Cornelia Hoogland
Michael Kehler Perry Klein Marianne Larsen Suzanne Majhanovich Wayne Martino Margaret McNay
Immaculate Namukasa Allan Pitman Ellen Singleton Rosamund Stooke    

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Study Routes

  1. Academic Route (Thesis Option)

    • 2 Core Courses
      • 9580 Introduction to Curriculum
      • 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research
    • 4 Elective Courses
    • 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

  2. Professional Route (Course-based Option)

    • 2 Core Courses
      • 9580 Introduction to Curriculum
      • 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research
    • 5 Elective Courses
    • Master's Seminar Course

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Full-time/Part-time

M.Ed. (Educational Studies) in the field of Curriculum Studies program is offered on a part-time or full-time basis. M.Ed. Educational Studies on-site courses are offered in the evenings to accomodate in-service teachers.

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.


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On-line Study

Online study - Students registered in onsite programs may request to register for an on-line elective course if space permits after on-line students have registered.

WebCT OWL - both on-line and onsite courses are accessible via the WebCT OWL platform, although instructors of onsite courses use this tool to varying degrees (some not at all). 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.

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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

2 Elective Courses 		9580 9580

2 Elective Courses 		9580
2-Winter 9678

2 Elective Courses		 1 Elective Course 9678

2 Elective Courses		 1 Elective Course
3-Summer 9683 IPP 2 Elective Courses 1 Elective Course

9691 Master's Seminar		 2 Elective Courses
4-Fall 9590 Thesis 1 Elective Course 1 Elective Course
5-Winter 9590 Thesis 9678 9678
6-Summer   9683 IPP 1 Elective Course

9691 Master's Seminar
7-Fall 9590 Thesis
8-Winter 9590 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. Classes generally meet as follows:


Fall Term/Winter Term:

  • Onsite courses meet one evening (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) per week for 12 weeks
  • On-line courses run for 12 weeks


Summer Term

  • Intersession (onsite): Two evenings per week for 6 weeks beginning in May
  • Summer Session (onsite): 3 mornings or afternoons per week for 4 weeks in July
  • Summer On-line: courses run for 12 weeks on-line beginning in May

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Courses

Course Descriptions

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