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The Degree of MEd (Faculté Saint-Jean) [Graduate]


This program proposes a multidisciplinary study of theories of language and culture and educational practices. The program is oriented to the school milieu and its practitioners and its instructional program is designed to develop competencies as master teachers, specialists in the field of Immersion and Francophone education, and professional educators who are prepared to assume a leadership role in their educational milieu.

Prospective students should consult the Graduate Program Coordinator at Faculté Saint-Jean for further information on the program.

Entrance Requirements


Faculté Saint-Jean’s requirements for admission to the Master of Education program are as follows:

  1. A baccalaureate degree with a cumulative average of 3.0 or equivalent in the last ★60 of a program with a substantial component from the areas of Education or the Social Sciences.
  2. Three letters of reference sent directly to the Faculté Saint-Jean.
  3. Two years of experience as a professional in the field of Education.
  4. Successful completion of a French language proficiency examination with a grade of C+ or more in both oral and written components.
  5. Acceptance by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

Program Requirements


Two routes to the MEd degree are available: a thesis-based route and a course-based route. The program consists of ★30. Students in the thesis-based MEd route must complete seven courses (★21), as well as submit and successfully defend a thesis. Students in the course-based MEd route must complete nine courses (★27) and present a final capping exercise (★3).

Structure of the Program


All students registered in the MEd program are required to take three compulsory courses (★9). Students in the thesis-based MEd program must complete a research seminar for an additional ★3. The remaining courses must be selected in consultation with the Graduate Program Coordinator of Faculté Saint-Jean.

Faculté Saint-Jean offers a number of optional courses to enable students to orient themselves in either educational administration or curriculum and learning.

Length of Program


In order to obtain an MEd degree, students in the thesis-based route must complete all the requirements within four years of the time they first register as candidates in the MEd program. Candidates in the course-based route must complete all the requirements within six years.

Graduate Courses


Graduate courses may be found in Course Listings , under the subject headings Maîtrise en sciences de l’éducation (M EDU) and Thesis (THES).