M.Ed. in Educational Policy Studies - Comparative & International Education
The Comparative & International Education program is designed for graduate students who have an interest in the fields of comparative, international, development, and global education. Students will learn about the history, methodologies and theories related to the field of comparative and international education. Through the program, students will explore current international education issues, policies and trends through comparative and critical lenses.
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Faculty Research
Faculty conducting research in the area of Comparative & International Education:
| Julie Byrd Clark | Marianne Larsen | Paul Tarc |
| Shelley Taylor | Aniko Varpalotai | Goli Rezai-Rashti |
Study Routes
- Academic Route (Thesis Option)
- 4 Core Courses
- 9500 Power, Politics & Policy in Education
- 9514 Comparative and International Education
- 9600 Ontario Educational Policy in a Global Context
- 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research
- 2 CIE Elective Courses
- 9609 Adult Education and Lifelong Learning
- 9617 Globalization and Educational Restructuring
- 9629 Equity and Social Justice in Education
- 9XXX(TBA) Internationalizing Education: Agendas, Opportunities and Challenges
- 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
- 4 Core Courses
- Professional Route (Course-based Option)
- 4 Core Courses
- 9500 Power, Politics & Policy in Education
- 9514 Comparative and International Education
- 9600 Ontario Educational Policy in a Global Context
- 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research
- 2 CIE Elective Courses
- 9609 Adult Education and Lifelong Learning
- 9617 Globalization and Educational Restructuring
- 9629 Equity and Social Justice in Education
- 9XXX(TBA) Internationalizing Education: Agendas, Opportunities and Challenges
- 1 Elective Courses
- 9691 Master's Seminar
- 4 Core Courses
Full-time/Part-time
The Comparative & International Education 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.
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.
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 | 9500 Power, Politics & Policy in Education |
9500 Power, Politics & Policy in Education |
9500 Power, Politics & Policy in Education |
9500 Power, Politics & Policy in Education |
| 2-Winter | 9600 Ontario Educational Policy in a Global Context 9514 Comparative and International Education 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research |
9514 Comparative and International Education |
9600 Ontario Educational Policy in a Global Context 9514 Comparative and International Education 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research |
9514 Comparative and International Education |
| 3-Summer | 9683 IPP |
2 CIE Elective Courses |
1 Elective Course |
2 CIE Elective Courses |
| 4-Fall | 9590 Master's Thesis |
9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research |
|
9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research |
| 5-Winter | 9590 Master's Thesis |
9600 Ontario Educational Policy in a Global Context |
|
9600 Ontario Educational Policy in a Global Context |
| 6-Summer |
|
9683 IPP |
|
1 Elective Course |
| 7-Fall |
|
9590 Master's Thesis |
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| 8-Winter |
|
9590 Master's Thesis |
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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
