Master of Education

Program Description

The Department of Social Justice Education (SJE) welcomes applicants with diverse, relevant backgrounds. The Master of Education (MEd) program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

Delivery options: Students may choose to pursue the MEd degree program through one of three delivery modes:

• in-person (students will mainly complete their coursework and other program requirements in-person, with up to one-third of their coursework online);
• hybrid (students will experience a mix of modes of engagement, with some of their coursework and other program requirements in-person and between one-third and two-thirds of their coursework online); and
• online (students will be able to complete all their coursework and other program requirements online) depending on their choice of a collaborative specialization, or other elective courses.

Note: not all collaborative specializations or courses are offered in each modality. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or graduate liaison officer regarding available options.

MEd Program (Coursework Only Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the department's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Admission to the MEd program requires an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with a standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

• Applicants must have the equivalent of 12 months of professional experience.

• Applicants must submit the following through the online application system; incomplete applications may be subject to processing delays or rejection:

  • A careful response to all Faculty questions in the online admissions application that demonstrates intellectual interests and concerns relevant to the humanities, or social sciences, and social justice in education as well as reasons for undertaking a program in the department. Include a statement of preference for one or more faculty members whose research is best matched to the student's research interests.

  • Two letters of reference, preferably from university instructors with whom the applicant has studied or worked; the second letter of reference may be written by a work or community-based supervisor.

  • At least one sample of written work that demonstrates engagement with the humanities or social sciences, and social justice in education.

  • Resumé that provides clear and complete information about the applicant's work or field experience related to their proposed studies.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCES) including:

  • Subject to consultation with a faculty advisor, SJE1903H Major Concepts and Issues in Social Justice Education (0.5 FCE) is recommended.

  • At least half of the FCEs in an MEd program must be SJE courses.

  • Students who are registered in an optional collaborative specialization may apply to have their SJE course requirement reduced by 0.5 FCE.

  • Students must consult with their faculty advisor before enrolling in any out-of-department course for which they wish to receive SJE credit.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

MEd Program (Coursework Plus Major Research Paper Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the department's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Admission to the MEd program requires an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with a standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

• Applicants must have the equivalent of 12 months of professional experience.

• Applicants must submit the following through the online application system; incomplete applications may be subject to processing delays or rejection:

  • A careful response to all Faculty questions in the online admissions application of intellectual interests and concerns relevant to the humanities or social sciences, and social justice in education as well as reasons for undertaking a program in the department. Include a statement of preference for one or more faculty members whose research is best matched to the student's research interests.

  • Two letters of reference, preferably from university instructors with whom the applicant has studied or worked; the second letter of reference may be written by a work or community-based supervisor.

  • At least one sample of written work that demonstrates engagement with the humanities or social sciences, and social justice in education.

  • Resumé that provides clear and complete information about the applicant's work or field experience related to their proposed studies.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCES) including:

  • Subject to consultation with a faculty advisor, SJE1903H Major Concepts and Issues in Social Justice Education (0.5 FCE) is recommended.

  • At least half of the FCEs in an MEd program must be SJE courses.

  • Students who are registered in an optional collaborative specialization may apply to have their SJE course requirement reduced by 0.5 FCE.

  • Students must consult with their faculty advisor before enrolling in any out-of-department course for which they wish to receive SJE credit.

• Major Research Paper (MRP): SJE2001Y⁰Major Research Paper.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.