Master of Education in Educational Studies M.Ed.
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The M.Ed. Educational Studies program at Trent University empowers educators with skills to design and analyze learning environments that foster academic excellence and holistic growth. This part-time program allows working professionals to tailor their studies, leveraging faculty expertise and partnerships with educational organizations for practical applications. Graduates develop leadership abilities and explore topics such as equity, inclusion, and motivation, equipping them to drive meaningful change in diverse educational settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Education in Educational Studies (M.Ed.) program at Trent University aims to equip graduates with the skills to design and critically analyze educational environments that promote rigor, creativity, and care. The program focuses on teaching and learning contexts within and beyond the classroom, developing leadership skills to enact change. This personalized approach supports individual educational learning goals, whether students work in education, industry, community, or public service. The part-time version caters to working professionals, allowing them to design their own course of study and progress at their own pace.
Teaching:
- The program is based in the School of Education, offering flexibility to pursue specific areas of interest and take courses in other departments for a broadened experience.
- Faculty members with diverse specialties guide students in applying knowledge to their profession and the community.
- The program offers evening classes and condensed summer course schedules to accommodate professional commitments.
- Strong partnerships with school boards, local community agencies, and educational programs provide opportunities for practical application and collaboration.
- Students participate in colloquia and conferences.
Other:
- The program encourages students to design their own program and engage with research that is personally meaningful.
Entry Requirements:
- Honours degree: A four-year undergraduate bachelor's degree.
- General degree: A three-year undergraduate degree plus a domestic B.Ed. is also eligible for application.
- Minimum GPA: A minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits).
- Previous Education and Training: Appropriate previous education and training, plus a feasible proposed course of study and research project.
- Other Evidence: Applications will also be considered in light of a range of other evidence that may, in some circumstances, mitigate a lower academic average.
- GRE: A GRE test score is *not* required for admission into this program.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- English Proficiency: Proficiency in English usage, both written and oral, is essential to pursue graduate studies at Trent University. It is required for applicants to demonstrate an adequate level of English proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin.
- Exemptions: Applicants who completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the USA are exempt from this requirement.
- Alternate Proof: If you have completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university where the primary language of instruction is English, the School of Graduate Studies is prepared to consider alternate proof of English language proficiency.
