Master of Education in Educational Studies (Course Based)

Trent University

Gain leadership skills and understand the significance of power, belonging, motivation and culture. Based in the School of Education, you have the flexibility to pursue specific areas of interest while engaging in other disciplines that Trent has to offer. You have the ability to design your own program and engage with meaningful research. Explore educational theory and research to gain the critical insights needed for transformative practice. Major themes of the program include: ecological and social justice, leadership and educational administration, critical literacies, Indigenous knowledge, and curriculum inquiry.Students benefit from Trent faculty and experts from across the University sharing their expertise in areas of literacies, leadership, social justice, environmental education, curriculum theory, Indigenous education, mathematics education, and critical theory. Small class sizes and the opportunity to customize their graduate studies program and research focus prepare students to work in education, industry, community or public service.The Master of Education degree contributes to student understanding and achievement as they prepare for a variety of settings in today’s vigorous workforce. In addition to colloquia and conferences, students enjoy strong partnerships with school boards, local community agencies and educational programs.This pathway is a course-only format consisting of two mandatory courses and eight elective courses. The course-only structure will suit professionals seeking a Masters qualification for professional advancement. Research practice and experience will be embedded in each of the courses, ensuring that students gain a good understanding of the nature of educational research. This stream requires students to demonstrate their ability to access, critically read, and apply research literature to an area of interest.