Areas of study

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

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