Areas of study
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction offers a range of graduate programs at the Masters and Doctoral levels to serve professional and scholarly interests and needs. Our department provides both full and part-time programs; these are variously offered face-to-face and in an online format. We offer graduate degrees in:
M.Ed. model (2 years):
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE COHORTS (LINK to schedule) – add images
- Coursework intended to provide foundational knowledge in the focus area of the cohort
- Professional project intended to reach a professional audience as well as meet Graduate Studies and departmental requirements
- Cohorts offered in two or three year cycles, depending on demand
* proposal for cohorts from professional communities will be considered
- 7 courses
- Project (literature review, project development, presentation)
Begins in summer (2 courses) – July only
Fall (1 course)
Winter (1 course)
Summer (2 courses) – July only
Fall (1 course and beginning of project)
Winter (completion of project)
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
M.Ed. Cohort Schedule
Name of Cohort
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Start Date
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Completion Date
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CURRENT
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Art Education
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Summer 2018
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Summer 2020
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International
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Fall 2018
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Winter 2020
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Ed. Technology
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Summer 2019
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Winter 2021
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Early Childhood
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Summer 2019
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Winter 2021
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Language & Literacy
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Summer 2019
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Winter 2021
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Curriculum Leadership (CS)
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Summer 2020
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Winter 2022
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UPCOMING
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|
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NEW! Math/Science
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Summer 2021
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Winter 2023
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Ed. Technology
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Summer 2021
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Winter 2023
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International
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Fall 2021
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Winter 2023
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Language & Literacy
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Summer 2022
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Winter 2024
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Early Childhood
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Summer 2022
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Winter 2024
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Art Education
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Summer 2022
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Winter 2024
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Curriculum Leadership
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Summer 2022
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Winter 2024
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Early Childhood Education
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Summer 2023
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Winter 2025
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M.A. model (full time or part time)
- Coursework provides foundational knowledge enabling a focus on research in specific areas
- Offered every year
Begins September –one (PT) or two (FT) courses
Required courses: EDCI 514; EDCI 581
Elective courses: (3 courses, selected in consultation with supervisor)
Winter – one (PT) or two (FT) courses
Spring/Summer – final course; beginning proposal
Fall/Winter – thesis completion
PhD model (full or part time)
- Coursework provides foundational knowledge enabling a focus on research in specific areas
- Offered every year
Begins September –one (PT) or two (FT) courses
Required courses: EDCI 614; EDCI 681
Elective courses: (2 courses, selected in consultation with supervisor)
Winter – one (PT) or two (FT) courses
Spring/Summer – preparation for and completion of candidacy
Fall – completion of candidacy; begin proposal
Winter – completion of proposal and ethics
Spring/Summer – begin data collection
Fall/Winter – continue data collection; begin writing dissertation
Spring/Summer – continue until completed
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Application to any of these degrees is through the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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For graduate student program advice about particular research areas and interests, contact the Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Advisor. If you are interested in specific areas related to curriculum and instruction, consult our Faculty listing to determine Faculty members' areas of expertise
For procedural advise, please contact the Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Secretary for further information.
For policy and procedure information about our graduate programs, please refer to tour C&I Handbook.
Information regarding financial assistance.