Graduate programs
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction offers graduate programs at the Master’s and Doctoral levels. These programs support research-based and professional learning pathways.
Our Faculty members bring a wide range of experience in education, teaching, and learning. Their expertise includes educational policy, practice, and theory. These internationally recognized scholars often offer strong research and teaching assistant opportunities.
Degree Options
- Professional degrees (MEd)
- Research-focused degrees (MA & PhD)
Program Format
- Full-time or part-time
- On campus and in community locations
- Through a combination of onsite, online, and hybrid course models
See areas of study
M.Ed. model (2 years):
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE COHORTS
- 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)
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.
Please note: Graduate degrees in Education (M.Ed, MA, PhD) do not qualify graduates to teach in Canadian K-12 Schools. Teacher certification is handled by a government department separate from the Faculty of Education.
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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 our C&I Handbook.
Information regarding financial assistance.
Course descriptions for the graduate courses we offer may be found in the academic calendar.
