Master of Education Programs
The Faculty of Education offers graduate degree programs that prepare students for work and further study in a wide range of settings.
Please note that completion of a graduate degree program does not provide the required credentials to teach in the K-12 school system in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Every teacher employed in the K-12 school system in Newfoundland and Labrador are required by law to hold a valid teaching certificate as is outlined on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Teacher Certification website.
Therefore, students without a completed Bachelor of Education degree recognized by the Teacher Certification Division are not eligible for a graduate internship in a school in Newfoundland and Labrador.
| Master of Education Programs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program | Description | Delivery |
| Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) | Designed to prepare highly knowledgeable, skilled, dedicated, and ethical professional counsellors, who will endeavour to enhance human potential and flourishing throughout their practice and can work effectively within a variety of settings. |
Blended (Part-Time Cohort)
In-Person (Full-Time Cohort) |
| Master of Education (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Studies) | Explores and analyses the conceptual bases of curriculum, teaching, and learning along with related examples of historical and current policies and practices. The program encourages the development of broad-based insights into issues related to these areas through an emphasis on critical inquiry and reflective practice. | Online and/or In-Person |
| Master of Education (Educational Leadership Studies) | Provides students with an opportunity to explore a broad range of issues in educational leadership, policy and administration. It prepares candidates to assume leadership roles in a variety of settings, including school and district leadership, post-secondary institutions and policy analysis. | Online and/or In-Person |
| Master of Education (Educational Technology) | Designed to facilitate the educational use of information technology in a wide variety of settings. Educators will develop skill sets and pedagogical expertise that will enable them to address computer and related educational technology in teaching and learning situations. | Fully Online |
| Master of Education (Post-Secondary Education) | Designed to prepare candidates to function in a variety of roles in informal and formal post-secondary learning environments (including academic, technical, professional, adult education, health professional education, and student services and development). | Fully Online |
| Master of Education (Inclusive and Special Education) | Designed to prepare educators to support students with diverse learning needs in inclusive settings, with a focus on areas such as emotional and behavioural disorders, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, giftedness, and inclusive teaching practices. |
Blended (Standard Pathway)
Full Online (Accelerated Pathway) |
| Master of Education (Reading Development and Instruction) | Designed with an in-depth focus on scientifically grounded approaches to reading development, assessment, and instruction for diverse learners, with a special emphasis on structured literacy. Provides a deeper understanding of reading development to better support classroom-wide instruction and instruction of children who experience reading difficulty. | Fully Online |
| Master of Arts and Education (Education and Francophone Literature and Cultures) | Designed for teachers of French and French immersion who wish to learn more about Francophone literature and culture to enhance their practice and improve their French language skills. Offered conjointly by the Faculty of Education and the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, | Online and/or In-Person |
Explanation of Delivery Methods
In-Person
All classes will be held in-person and on-campus.
Online
Courses will be fully online/remote and may include a mix of synchronous and asynchronous requirements.
Online and/or In-Person
The program can be completed entirely online with careful planning and selection of courses. Select courses may also be offered on-campus when enrollment allows.
Blended
Courses are primarily delivered online, but on-campus attendance is mandatory for some component(s) of the program (course, seminar, residency, etc.)