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Educational Studies (MA)

 

(45 credits)


Program Admission Deadline dates:

  • Summer = January 15 (for a complete file) | Canadians and Permanent Residents Only
  • Fall = January 15 (for a complete file)
  • Winter = Sept. 15 (for a complete file) | Canadian and Permanent Residents Only

PLEASE READ THE PROGRAM BOOKLET AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE PRIOR TO APPLYING

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  • Application form and fee
  • Curriculum vitae
  • 3 letters of reference (academic assessment forms are available on the application site). Two academic references are required and one should be professional.
  • Statement of purpose
  • Permanent Residents, neither English nor French speaking: English Department Placement Test and must achieve the level of ENGL 212 or higher
  • International applicants: whose first language is neither English nor French: iBTOEFL (90+) or paper-based TOEFL (577+), or IELTS (7.0+).
  • Official transcripts (graduate and undergraduate) for all previous university studies (complete and incomplete); if the transcript is in a language other than English or French, official translations are required along with the original language transcripts.
  • Proof of Canadian citizenship, Permanent resident status, or refugee status.

The M.A. in Educational Studies Program reflects the multi-disciplinary nature and evolution of education as an academic, intellectual, and professional field of study. The program therefore approaches broad issues in education as they connect with the domains of adult education, anthropology, history, philosophy, political education, social psychology and sociology. The emphasis is on the application of fundamental and theoretical concerns to practical issues and problems in education.


Master of/Magisteriate in Arts without Thesis (Option A)
Students will take eleven 3-credit courses plus ESTU 692: Directed Study (with Extended Essay (12 credits). In consultation with their academic advisor, students must normally take at least four core courses (see below).

Master of/Magisteriate in Arts with Thesis (Option B)
Students will take eight 3-credit courses plus ESTU 690: Thesis and Tutorial (21 credits). In consultation with their academic advisor, students must normally take at least two core courses (see below). In either Option A or Option B, students may complete a concentration in Adult Education. As part of the required core courses of both options, students must take ESTU 670 (3 credits) and three 3--credit courses chosen from adult education topic courses (i.e. ESTU 671-677 below).

 

Program Information
 

Faculty research interests

Research areas in educational studies include: sociology of education; issues of differences; political education; popular culture, media and education; philosophy and history of education; gender and education; peace education; democratic education; globalization and education; curricular deliberation; various aspects of adult learning; literacy and education in developing countries.


Admission requirements

Entry to the program is based on the individual backgrounds of applicants, who must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

For students whose first language is not English or French, a test of English language proficiency is required. To fulfill this requirement you must provide one of the following: iBTOEFL (90+), or paper based TOEFL (577+), or IELTS (7.0+), or proof that you have achieved the level of Concordia's English 212 course (testing is available through Concordia's English Department) Please contact the department for further details.


Application deadlines

Applications (and all documents) should be received by January 15 for the fall and summer session, and September 15 for the winter session. International students may apply for the fall session only.


How to apply:
Go to www.concordia.ca and choose "Apply to Concordia"


Requirement for degree

1. Credits. A fully qualified candidate must complete a minimum of 45 credits.

2. The minimum residence requirement is one year (3 terms) of fulltime study, or the equivalent in part-time study.

3. These vary according to the thesis and non-thesis options (see below).
The degree requirements (45 credits) can be met by the successful completion either of course work and a thesis in an approved area, or of more extended course work and ESTU 692: Directed Study. The choice of a thesis or non-thesis option will normally be determined at an early stage in the student's program. A tentative detailed outline of the proposed research topic must be submitted with the application for admission to the program. A student who completes a thesis or a directed study will normally be required to defend it in an oral examination. Proposed research topics in both options must be approved by the graduate Educational Studies Committee.


Academic regulations

  1. GPA Requirements. The academic progress of students is monitored on a periodic basis. To be permitted to continue in the program, students must obtain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 based on a minimum of 12 credits. Students whose GPA falls below 3.00 are considered to be on academic probation during the following review period. Students who's GPA falls below 3.00 for two consecutive review periods are withdrawn from the program.
  2. C Rule. Students in research master's/magisteriate programs are allowed to receive no more than one C grade to remain in good standing in the University.
  3. F Rule. Students who receive a failing grade in the course of their studies will be withdrawn from the program. Students may apply for readmission. Students who receive another failing grade after re-admission will be withdrawn from the program.
  4. Time Limit. All work for a master's/magisteriate degree for full-time students must be completed before or during the calendar year, 12 terms (four years) from the year of initial registration in the program at Concordia University; for part time students the time limit is 15 terms (five years). Any student who does not complete their master’s program within the time limit must submit a reasoned request for an extension to the Educational Studies Committee up to a maximum of two extensions. This Committee will recommend or not recommend to the School of Graduate Studies whether they can maintain their registration in the program.
  5. Graduation Requirement. In order to graduate, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.

 

Educational Studies - M.A.
Telephone: (514) 848.2424 ext. 2034
Email: estu@education.concordia.ca

 
 

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