Master's programs

Program options

  • Master of Arts (MA) - thesis-based
  • Master of Education (MEd) - project-based

If you anticipate proceeding on to a PhD program, apply for the MA degree.

Program delivery

  • On-campus, face-to-face
  • Courses are scheduled in the evenings to accommodate family and work commitments during the day
  • Students typically complete the program within two years/5 terms (without co-op) or three years (with co-op) of full-time studies.

Program and admission requirements

Program and admission requirements

Program plan

The MA program consists of 15 units of study and includes:

  • Coursework - 9 units (6 courses/1.5 units each)
  • Thesis - ED-D 599 (6.0 units), incl. an oral examination.

This is an example of a 5 term / two year program plan, with some choices.

Your program will vary by year of entry. Please note that special topics courses and electives are subject to change and not all coursesare offered each term. 

Term Courses

Year 1, Fall term

Choose two (3 units total) from what is offered this term

Year 1, Spring term

Choose two (3 units total) from what is offered this term

Year 1, Summer term

Choose two (3 units total) from what is offered this term

Year 2, Fall term

 ED-D 599: Thesis (6.0 units) - required 

Year 2, Spring term

 ED-D 599: Thesis (6.0 units) - required 

 

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Program and admission requirements

Program plan

The MEd program consists of 15 units of study and includes:

  • Coursework - 10.5 units (7 courses/1.5 units each), including the required ED-D 561B
  • Project - ED-D 598 (3.0 units)
  • Comprehensive exam - ED-D 597(1.5 units).

This is an example of a 5 term / two year program plan, with some choices.

Your program will vary by year of entry. Please note that special topics courses and electives are subject to change and not all coursesare offered each term. 

Term Courses 

Year 1, Fall term

Choose two (3 units total) from what is offered this term

Year 1, Spring term

Choose two (3 units total) from what is offered this term

Year 1, Summer term

Choose two (3 units total) from what is offered this term

Year 2, Fall term

ED-D 561B: Research Methods Leadership (1.5 units) - required

International students, will be given advice on how to maintain full-time status

Year 2, Spring term

ED-D 598: Project (3.0 units) - required

ED-D 597: Comprehensive Examination (1.5 units) - required

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