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The MEd in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning program offers specializations in Language and Literacy; Second Language Education; and Studies in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. You can choose to take a thesis-based or course-based route.
Thesis-Based Route
Expected duration: 2+ years
Tuition and fees: One year tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
The MEd in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning program (thesis-based) consists of 18 credit hours of coursework and a thesis requirement.
Courses prepare the student to design and implement a research project that leads to the thesis. For the thesis, students will select a research question, gather and interpret data, and present the investigation and its results as a written document with the program advisor’s support. An oral defense of the thesis concludes the program.
For full program descriptions, please visit the Education website.
Course-Based Route
Expected duration: 2+ years
Tuition and fees: One year tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
The MEd in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning program (course-based) consists of 30 credit hours of coursework and a comprehensive examination.
With the help of a program advisor, students in each specialization will complete a program of studies including core, concentration, research, and elective courses. Upon the completion of coursework, students will work with their advisor to design and complete a comprehensive project.
For full program descriptions, please visit the Education website.
Sample subject concentrations
- Teacher Professional Learning and Development
- First Nations/Metis/Inuit Education
- Contemplative Studies in Education
- Arts Education (Art, Drama and Music)
- Educational Technology*
- Language and Literacy Curriculum
- Mathematics Education
- Physical Education/Health*
- Science Education
- Second Language Education
- Social Studies Education
*Currently not accepting applications.
Sample course offerings
- EDUB 7550: Historical and Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7420: Study of Teaching (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7560: Theory and Practice of Curriculum Design and Development (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 5800: Introduction to Educational Research (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7030: The Arts in Education (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7060: Seminar and Practicum in Clinical Diagnosis and Remediation (6 credit hours)
- EDUB 7460: Information Technology and Education (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7500 Seminar in Science Education (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7070: Classical Research in Reading (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 7270: Culture, Citizenship and Curriculum (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
To qualify for the MEd in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning program, you must have a minimum of:
- A four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a university recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
- with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your last sixty credit hours of university study
- Two or more years of relevant work experience.
- Suitable academic and/or professional background for the program area and concentration.
- For the Language and Literacy and Studies in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning specializations a Bachelor of Education degree is required.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
Applications for the MEd in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning program are accepted for Fall and Summer entry. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- $100 application fee (non-refundable)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts
- Current CV
- Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
- Statement of intent
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
Statement of intent requirements
The statement of intent is an important component of your application, and we ask that you pay attention to both form and content.
The statement of intent is an opportunity to demonstrate to prospective advisors your experience and interest in the identified specialization and to give the Admissions Committee a better idea of who you are.
Your statement of intent (about two pages) should describe, in detail, your specific research interest(s), why you have chosen this field of study for your Master of Education program (and in the case of Studies in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, applicants need to identify their concentration area), and whether you plan to take a thesis or course-based route.
Application deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Curriculum, Teaching and Learning reviews applications in March / April.
Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.
The Studies in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning concentration is currently suspended and not accepting applications.
| Term | Annual application deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall (September) | January 8 |
| Term | Annual application deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer (May) | January 8 |
| Fall (September) | January 8 |
| Term | Annual application deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer (May) | January 8 |
| Fall (September) | May 1 |
Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.
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Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Faculty of Education
203 Education Building,
71 Curry Place
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
education@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9004
1-800-432-1960 ext 9004
Fax: 204-474-7551