The MA degree program is designed to provide academic study and research training related to curriculum and pedagogy. Applicants who anticipate going on to further study at the PhD level are advised to apply for enrolment in an MA rather than an MEd degree program.
This program is delivered in person, which means that while the program may offer some courses online, a student will take less than one-third of their courses online.
The MA can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
Master of Arts
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning's additional admission requirements stated below.
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Admission normally requires an appropriate bachelor's degree, with the equivalent of at least a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year, in a relevant discipline or professional program.
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Ordinarily, applicants will have at least one year of relevant, successful, professional experience prior to applying.
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Responses to Faculty questions in the online admissions application: Applicants should state the reasons they wish to undertake a research-oriented program of study in curriculum and pedagogy. The chief academic interests and experience, professional concerns, and career plans related to any aspect of curriculum and pedagogy should be discussed. In order to identify their research interests in their responses to the Faculty questions, applicants should visit the Curriculum and Pedagogy program web page.
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The Admissions Committee reviews these responses to determine the areas of study and/or problems of curriculum and pedagogy in which an applicant is most interested and to link the applicant to appropriate faculty advisors.
Completion Requirements
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Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
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At least 2.0 FCEs, normally CTL 1000-level courses undertaken in the Curriculum and Pedagogy program.
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CTL1000H Foundations of Curriculum & Pedagogy.
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A research methods course (0.5 FCE) from an approved course listing.
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Additional courses may be required of some applicants, depending on previous experience and academic qualifications.
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Thesis.
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Students are responsible for meeting deadlines to complete their course requirements, thesis committee formation, and thesis ethical review.
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 10 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
