Educational Studies MA

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (B average).
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Degree Requirements

Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.

Please see the Education Courses page for course descriptions.

Educational Studies MA (45 credits)

Educational Studies MA with Thesis

Educational Studies MA with Directed Study

Educational Studies MA with Thesis

3	credits chosen from: •ESTU 613 Anthropological Concepts and Methods in Education (3.00) •ESTU 615 Introduction to Research in Education (3.00)
3	credits chosen from: •ESTU 611 Philosophical Perspectives in Education (3.00) •ESTU 612 Historical Perspectives in Education (3.00) •ESTU 635 Studies in Educational Change (3.00) •ESTU 644 Introduction to Sociology of Education (3.00) •ESTU 670 Adult Education as a Field of Study (3.00)
18	credits of elective Educational Studies MA Courses
21	credits: •ESTU 690 Thesis and Tutorial (21.00)

Educational Studies MA with Directed Study

credits chosen in consultation with an academic advisor:

•ESTU 611 Philosophical Perspectives in Education (3.00)

•ESTU 612 Historical Perspectives in Education (3.00)

•ESTU 613 Anthropological Concepts and Methods in Education (3.00)

•ESTU 615 Introduction to Research in Education (3.00)

•ESTU 635 Studies in Educational Change (3.00)

•ESTU 644 Introduction to Sociology of Education (3.00)

•ESTU 670 Adult Education as a Field of Study (3.00)

credits of elective Educational Studies MA Courses

credits:

•ESTU 6910 Directed Study Proposal (3.00)

•ESTU 6920 Directed Study (with Extended Essay or Research Project) (9.00)

Concentration in Adult Education

In either the thesis or directed study option, students may complete a concentration in Adult Education. As part of the required core courses, students must take ESTU 670 and three 3-credit courses chosen from Adult Education Courses .

Adult Education Courses

credits chosen from:

•ESTU 671 Adults as Learners (3.00)

•ESTU 672 Facilitating Adult Learning (3.00)

•ESTU 673 Administration of Adult Education Programs (3.00)

•ESTU 674 Evaluating Adult Learning Projects (3.00)

•ESTU 675 Concepts and Values in Adult Education (3.00)

•ESTU 676 Adult Education I - Selected Topics (3.00)

•ESTU 677 Adult Education II - Selected Topics (3.00)

Academic Regulations

Academic Standing. Please refer to the Academic Standing section of the Calendar for a detailed review of the Academic Regulations.
Residence. The minimum residence requirement is one year (3 terms) of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study.
Time Limit. Please refer to the Academic Regulations page for further details regarding the Time Limits.
Graduation Requirement. In order to graduate, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.70.