Master of Arts in Education (MA)
Description
Program details
- Faculty Education
- Degree Master of Arts
- Delivery method Online
- Location Off-site
- Start dates September
- Length 24 months, based on full-time study
- Program load Full-time/Part-time
- Program format Courses with research thesis
Overview:
The graduate programs in Education are designed specifically to prepare future leaders and specialists in learning and technology.
The Master of Arts (MA) in Education is unique and at the leading edge in both its objectives and approaches to learning online. The program addresses the most recent issues involving digital technology, leadership, curriculum and adult education. Collaborative learning, co-construction of knowledge, peer tutoring and personalization are key approaches used in this program by professors with diverse research backgrounds in educational technology.
Students enrolled in all graduate programs in Education will take their courses completely online, which includes weekly video conferencing meetings.
Admission requirements
- Hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree, or a three-year university degree and a Bachelor of Education degree, from a Canadian university or their equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Minimum overall academic standing of a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum B average in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.
Degree requirements:
Course listing:
Core courses:
EDUC 6100G - MA Thesis - Part 1
EDUC 6101G - MA Thesis - Part 2
EDUC 6102G - MA Thesis - Part 3
EDUC 6103G - MA Thesis - Part 4
Our Master of Arts (MA) option consists of 6 courses (18 credits in total), and the completion of a 12 credit thesis for a total of 30 credits.
You are required to take 3 Core Education courses:
- EDUC 5001G - Principles of Learning
- EDUC 5002G - Introduction to Research in Education
- EDUC 5003G - Research Proposal Seminar
You then choose 3 courses from ANY one of our 5 themes:
- Education and Digital Innovation
- Innovative Leadership in Education
- Critical Exploration of Learning
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Equity and Inclusion
You can then complete a 4-course thesis over four terms. A thesis is typically a 60-100 page original study that requires the collection and analysis of data. Before transferring to the MA - Thesis option, you must find a supervisor.
Course listing:
Core courses:
- EDUC 5001G - Principles of Learning (required for all MA and MEd students)
- EDUC 5002G - Research Methods in Education (required for all MA and MEd students)
- EDUC 5003G - Advanced Research Methods and Design (required for MA students)
Theme 1: Education and Digital Innovation
- EDUC 5101G - Innovative Digital Pedagogies
- EDUC 5103G - Innovative Online Learning Spaces
- EDUC 5104G - Analysis and Design of Digital Learning Tools
- EDUC 5109G - Emerging Trends and Issues in Learning Technologies
- EDUC 5110G - Global Perspectives in Education and Technology
- EDUC 5111G - Social Media and Education
Theme 2: Innovative Leadership in Education
- EDUC 5201G - Foundations of Leadership
- EDUC 5203G - Leadership for Change and Educational Reform
- EDUC 5205G - Leadership and Technology
- EDUC 5208G - Leadership for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- EDUC 5209G - Critical Issues in Leadership and Education
Theme 3: Critical Explorations in Learning
- EDUC 5301G - Educational Innovation for Interdisciplinary Learning
- EDUC 5302G - Critical Debates in Education
- EDUC 5304G - Critical Digital Literacies and Global Competencies
- EDUC 5305G - Alternative and Inclusive Assessment
- EDUC 5306G - Youth, Media and Popular Culture
Theme 4: Mental Health and Wellness
- EDUC 5405G - Mental Health and Well-being in the Digital Age
- EDUC 5406G - Digital Wellness
- EDUC 5407G - Trauma-Informed Education
- EDUC 5408G – Mindfulness in Technology-Infused Education
Theme 5: Equity and Inclusion in Education
- EDUC 5502G - Social and Cultural Contexts of Education
- EDUC 5503G - Decolonizing Education
- EDUC 5504G - Inclusive Pedagogical Spaces
- EDUC 5506G - Foundations for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- EDUC 5507G - Accessible Learning with Technology
Additional courses
- EDUC 5901G - Directed Studies
- EDUC 5900G - Special Topics in Education and Digital Technologies
Thesis courses
EDUC 6100G - MA Thesis - Part 1
EDUC 6101G - MA Thesis - Part 2
EDUC 6102G - MA Thesis - Part 3
EDUC 6103G - MA Thesis - Part 4
Related Courses
- Research Proposal Seminar
- Analysis and Design of Digital Learning Tools
- Critical Digital Literacies and Global Competencies
- Mental Health and Well-being in the Digital Age
- Innovative Digital Pedagogies
- Leadership for Change and Educational Reform
- Educational Innovation for Interdisciplinary Learning
- Foundations of Leadership
- Introduction to Research in Education
- Leadership and Technology
- MA Thesis: Part 1
- MA Thesis: Part 2
- MA Thesis: Part 3
- MA Thesis: Part 4
- Innovative Online Learning Spaces
- Principles of Learning
Overview
- Institution: Ontario Tech University
- Program type: Masters Degree
- Language: English
- Program Code: MA
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.