Program Overview

Master of Arts Education Program

The Master of Arts Education Program (MA) is intended for candidates who wish to undertake research in education. It also includes a specific concentration in Counselling Psychology and Health Professions Education. The MA program participates in the collaborative program in Feminist and Gender Studies at the master's level.

Admission Requirements

Candidates holding an honours bachelor's degree in education or equivalent, with a minimum overall undergraduate average of 70% (B), may be admitted directly to the master's program. All candidates must understand and speak fluently the language of instruction, either French or English.

Program Structure

• The individual program of study is prepared by the student in collaboration with his/her thesis supervisor.
  • MA candidates must complete a minimum of six courses (18 units).
• Course List:
  • Compulsory Courses:
    • EDU 6290 Research Methodologies (3 Units)
  • Elective Courses:
    • 3 course units from:
      • EDU 6191 Quantitative Research
      • EDU 7190 Qualitative Research
      • EDU 7396 Methods of Qualitative Analysis
      • EDU 7397 Development and Evaluation of Data Collection Instruments
    • 12 elective course units in education (EDU) at the graduate level (12 Units)
• Thesis:
  • Thesis Proposal: EDU 6997 Master's Thesis Proposal (5 Units)
  • THM 7999 Master's Thesis

Additional Information

Students and the Faculty are bound by conditions that exist at the time of admission and initial enrollment. The requirements for admission listed are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program. Applications for admission will not be considered until all supporting documents have been received.