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The Degree of MEd with a specialization in Curriculum and Pedagogy (Elementary Education) [Graduate]


The MEd with a specialization in Curriculum and Pedagogy is a part-time, course-based, on-line program. Courses in this specialization are offered in a non-standard format  at an increased rate of fee assessment. Periodically the Department will run this program in cohorts. Students who wish to be part of a cohort should contact the Department for further information.

Program Requirements


Students are normally required to complete a minimum of ★30 in graduate-level coursework and a non-credit capping exercise.

Coursework


  • EDEL 567 - Introduction to Educational Research  
  • One of EDEL 561  or EDEL 542  
  • Eight ★3 graduate-level courses, to be selected in consultation with the advisor.
    • A maximum of ★6 can be taken in Individual Study courses.
    • Courses are to be chosen from current offerings in Elementary Education and other departments within the Faculty of Education or outside the Faculty of Education, and are subject to approval by the Department of Elementary Education

Capstone Exercise


  • EDEL 599 - Capstone Exercise . This will consist of a presentation based on one piece of work that students select from their course assignments completed during the MEd program, chosen in consultation with their advisor.

Ethics Requirement


The FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement  is fulfilled through registration in EDEL 567.

Professional Development Requirement


Students in the MEd program with a specialization in Curriculum and Pedagogy fulfill the FGSR Professional Development Requirements  through their program.

Residence Requirement


There is no residence requirement for the course-based master’s program.

Length of Program


The time required to complete the MEd program varies with the individual candidate and the route selected.

The maximum time to complete the course-based MEd as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.