Start your transformative journey with the Master of Education (MEd) program. Dive into cutting-edge technology and unite with a vibrant, global community of passionate learners. Together, we intend to help shape the future of education.

The Master of Education (MEd) 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.

For more information about the Master of Education program, please visit the Faculty of Education website.

Fall 2024 applicants to the Master of Education program may complete the program either in-person or online. However, the in-person option is only available to international students.

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.

Admissions for Bachelor of Education (BEd) graduates:

The Faculty of Education is offering guaranteed admission to our Online Master of Education course-only program for students who have graduated from our BEd program with a GPA of 3.7 (A-) or higher and who meet the entrance requirements for graduate studies at Ontario Tech. Spots may be limited and will be offered on a first come, first serve basis to candidates who meet the requirements.

Required supporting documents:

Please see the checklist of required documents for a list of supporting documentation that must be submitted with your application.

Additional requirements:

An admission interview may be required.

Required test scores for English language proficiency:

See English language proficiency for the minimum required test scores for this program.

Please see application deadlines for specific dates. Note that the application deadlines listed are for both the online application and all supporting documentation.

Applications for admission to all graduate studies programs are submitted online. There are five steps you must go through to complete the application process. See application process and requirements for step-by-step instructions.

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Many of our graduate programs are extremely competitive; the number of qualified applicants normally exceeds the number of seats available for each intake. Satisfaction of minimum entry requirements does not ensure admission.

Program details

Faculty
Education

Degree
Master of Education

Delivery method
Online
In-class (Fall intake only)

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa
Off-site

Start dates
September, January or May

Length
12 to 16 months, based on full-time study

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

Program format
Course-based or courses with a research project

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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.

Applicants to professional or course-based programs are not normally considered for internal funding sources such as entrance scholarships, minimum funding packages, teaching assistantships, research assistantships or graduate research assistantships.

While external scholarships and awards for graduate students who fall under the above criteria are often limited, we encourage you to explore some of the external scholarship databases available for possible funding opportunities.

Tuition fees for graduate programs are charged on a flat-fee or fee-per-credit basis and vary by program and student status.

For current, specific fees and details on flat-fee versus fee-per-credit programs, please see tuition and fees.

Contact the program:

Faculty of Education
905.721.8668 ext. 2703
edugrad@ontariotechu.ca

Contact the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies:

905.721.8668 ext. 6209
gradstudies@ontariotechu.ca