| Societies, cultures and languages all shape education and are shaped by education. In this concentration, you engage with the social, historical, cultural and linguistic dimensions of education. You consider issues of power, diversity, gender and marginalization in education. Your studies may be based on sociological, historical or linguistic foundations; they may draw on a variety of contemporary perspectives, including comparative and international education, applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, critical theory and post-colonial theory. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Candidates holding a baccalaureate with honours in education or equivalent (a general baccalaureate and a teaching certificate obtained after at least one year of teacher education), with a minimum overall undergraduate average of 70% (B), may be admitted directly to the master's program, except for Educational Counselling. Candidates who hold an honours baccalaureate with at least 70% (B) average but who do not hold an honours baccalaureate degree in education are required to take an Extended Program comprised of three additional courses. These courses are intended to expose candidates to foundational concepts, theories, and research in education. Candidates can request a reduction in the number of required Extended Program courses on the basis of previous university course work and/or professional experience that is directly related to education. Requests must be made in writing to the Admission Committee at the time of application to the MEd Program and must include all relevant information and documents relating to the courses and/or work experience for which credit is sought.
Educational counselling candidates must have a minimum of 5 university courses (15 credits) in the Social Sciences. A minimum of 3 out of these 5 courses (9 credits) must be advanced courses (i.e. 2nd year or higher) in psychology; one of the psychology courses must be a course in personality theories. In addition to these requirements, candidates must present a written outline of their research interests. Admission will be dependent on the availability of a thesis supervisor whose research interests are compatible with the student's area of interest. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Documents required for admission: The application for admission should be duly filled on-line and include payment of application fee; Official transcripts of the applicant's academic record, including a proof of degree, covering all previous university studies; A teaching certificate if the candidate does not hold a baccalaureate degree with honours in education; MA in Educational Counselling: candidates should provide a curriculum vitae and a narrative statements of four pages that explains (a) how previous academic and work experiences (whether paid or volunteer) prepare them for the MEd program in Educational Counselling and (b) how the program will help them realize their career goals and (c) what field of research is of interest to the candidate; MEd in Educational Counselling: candidates should provide a curriculum vitae and a narrative statements of two that explains (a) how previous academic and work experiences (whether paid or volunteer) prepare them for the MEd program in Educational Counselling and (b) how the program will help them realize their career goals; At least two confidential letters of recommendation in a sealed envelope with signatures supplied by professors or employers who have known the applicant and are familiar with the applicant's work. These letters should discuss the applicant’s suitability for a professional career in counselling; a request for equivalence of advanced standing, if applicable (see the section "Equivalence and Advanced Standing" under each program). |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.