Master of Education - Educational Studies
Graduates from our M.Ed. in Educational Studies program with a focus in Curriculum, Policy/Leadership or Educational Psychology/Special Education are influencing the school system through their thoughtful teaching and leadership. Further, with the collaboration of Walpole Island First Nation, we offer an M.Ed. program that integrates a focus on teaching Aboriginal Students.
Click here for the "M.Ed. Educational Studies Program Overview"
The following information is common to all M.Ed. Educational Studies students; field and focus-specific information can be accessed from clicking the links in the "Fields of Study and Focus Areas" section below.
- Fields of Study and Focus Areas
- Faculty Research
- Study Routes
- Full-time/Part-time
- On-line Study
- Typical Program of Study
- Courses
Fields of Study and Focus Areas
- Curriculum Studies
- Educational Policy Studies
- Educational Psychology/Special Education
Please note that not all focus areas have an intake of students every year. All programs are delivered onsite at UWO's Faculty of Education unless noted otherwise.
Faculty Research
Prospective students are not required to secure a Thesis Supervisor at the time of application; however, one of the criteria taken into account in the admissions process is the potential to work with a faculty member in the Faculty of Education who researches in a student's area of interest. Students are encouraged to review the Faculty Research page and contact faculty in their area of interest to confirm that this potential exists.
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 theses, they are welcome to approach their Advisor or another Faculty of Education 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.
Study Routes
Each field has required core courses that must be completed, as detailed on the program pages . Please also see the Program Policies page with regard to administrative policies and procedures relating to successful course and program progression.
- Academic Route (Thesis Option)
- A minimum of six half-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 (more information about this is available in the Thesis guide).
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:
Master's Thesis Guide
The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Thesis Regulation Guide
- Professional Route (Course-based Option)
- A minimum of seven half-courses
- Master's Seminar course
Full-Time/Part-Time
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.
M.Ed. Educational Studies programs are offered part time or full time, although the Art Focus and Curriculum on-line programs are designed as part time programs. Full time study may be accommodated in these programs, but it must be understood that students wishing to study full time in a program designed to be completed part time may not take the same courses as their cohort colleagues, and not all courses in the program may be available to them.
On-line Study
There are currently 2 programs that can be completed fully on-line:
Please note that students registering in an on-line program but wishing to complete their degree requirements via the Thesis route of study may be required to be onsite to defend their thesis and subsequently submit the final copies for approval and binding.
On-line Courses: 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: 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. Please note that 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 | 3 courses | 1 courses | 3 courses | 1 course |
| 2-Winter | 3 courses | 1 courses | 3 courses | 1 course |
| 3-Summer | IPP | 2 courses | 1 course + Master's Seminar |
2 courses |
| 4-Fall | Thesis | 1 course | 1 course | |
| 5-Winter | Thesis | 1 course | 1 course | |
| 6-Summer | IPP | 1 course + Master's Seminar |
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| 8-Winter | Thesis | |||
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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
Courses
