Education (MEd)

Faculty of Education Master of Education

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The Master of Education (MEd) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical perspectives that have influenced education, as well as give them a foundational understanding of research. Students have the option to choose up to two of five optional concentrations if they would like the opportunity to study a specific topic in depth. Please note this program does not lead to the Ontario Certified Teachers designation, which is required to teach in public schools in Ontario.

Optional Concentrations:

  • Administration, Leadership and Policy
  • Adult and Postsecondary Education
  • Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • Educational Psychology: Teaching, Learning and Wellness
  • Social Justice, Power and Politics in Education.

Entry point:

  • September (full-time or part-time)
  • January (beginning 2024)
  • May (beginning 2024)

Duration:

Program Length for Full-time Students:

  • Course-based Pathway (CBP) Option: One year (3 terms).
    • This pathway is not funded.
  • Major Research Paper (MRP) Option: 16 months (4 terms).
    • This pathway is funded for 4 terms as outlined on the financial page.
  • Thesis Pathway Option: 2 Years (6 Terms)
    • This pathway is funded for 6 terms as outlined on the financial page.

Full-time students in all pathways have 3 years to complete their program.

Program Length for Part-time Students:

  • Part-time students have 5 years to complete their program.
    • *Part-Time studies in any stream are not eligible for funding

Application deadline:

  • Fall (September) start: due January 15
  • Winter (January) start: due April 15
  • Spring (May) start: due October 15

General program inquiries
Graduate program director
Michael Savage
Graduate program coordinator
Wanda Burger

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Graduate calendar Tuition and financial information

Program website Faculty research Faculty of Education

Admission requirements

  1. Check the university requirements and the program requirements.
  2. Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable application fee.
  3. You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials: 

Course Pathway Applicants

  • Two references (academic preferred, but professional accepted)
  • A resume detailing educational background and professional experience
  • A 500-800 word Letter of Intent that describes applicant’s educational, professional and/or leadership experiences, community involvement (if relevant), reasons for applying to the program (including professional and/or academic goals), and study interests
  • If applicant has successfully completed PQP parts one and two contact Graduate Studies at gradadmissions@brocku.ca to adjust your portal to enable additional supporting documentation to be accepted

Research Pathway Applicants (MRP and Thesis)

  • Two reference reports (academic references preferred, but professional references accepted)
  • A resume detailing educational background and professional experience
  • A 500-800 word Letter of Intent that describes the applicant’s educational, professional and/or leadership experiences, community involvement (if relevant), reasons for applying to the program (including professional and/or academic goals), and area of interest (if known)

Applicants who have not completed their undergraduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction are required to provide proof of English Language Proficiency. These may be different than what the Faculty of Graduate Studies accepts (we do not accept the Duolingo; nor are requests for English language proficiency waivers considered). The Master of Education Course-based and Research Pathways accept:

  • IELTS Academic: 7.5 overall with no section under 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 102 overall with no section under 27

Career outcomes

  • Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs
  • School and school board leadership positions
  • Educational consultancy
  • Skills training or education positions in non-profit, and public sector organizations such as health care facilities
  • Teaching positions in education and related fields at the college level
  • Positions as trainers in organizations’ HR departments
  • Administrative leadership positions in education organizations such as colleges and universities
  • Positions in government agencies, and the Ministries of Education, and Training, Colleges, and Universities