Fall 2016 Graduate Calendar

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

THE MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE (INTERNATIONAL COHORT)
[Available to international students.]


The objectives of all Master of Education programs are to provide candidates with opportunities to develop:

§ a commitment to intellectual enquiry and scholarship as a basis for continuing professional growth;
§ a knowledge of current theory and research relevant to the curriculum and administration of elementary and secondary schools; and
§ an understanding of, and respect for, the principles of educational research.

In addition to these objectives, the Master of Education (International Cohort) will place an added emphasis on developing research through an internship and on understanding educational theory from a comparative viewpoint between Canadian education and that of their own country.

Admission Requirements

Preference will be given to candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as listed below. Applicants should have at least one year of successful professional experience in education. These requirements are already in line with the minimum requirements for students entering into the other Master of Education programs.

§ Confirmation of successful completion of a Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) from an academic institution approved the University of Windsor. Applicants with a four year honours degree in related fields may be considered
§ Evidence of having obtained a cumulative grade point average in the B range overall and at least a B standing in the last two years of your academic studies (when converted to Ontario standards)
§ Demonstrated English proficiency by meeting or exceeding a 7.0 score in the IELTS test or a TOEFL score of 100 (ibt)
§ Three letters of reference (should address the applicant’s ability to engage in academic work and scholarly study)
§ A successful interview with a representative from the University of Windsor
§ A personal statement discussing why you wish to do graduate studies in the area of educational studies and how it fits into your plan for entry into the workforce as a working professional and / or scholar

The Centre for English Language Development (CELD) offers an English Language Improvement Program that will be made available to students who are academically qualified but must demonstrate higher English language proficiency prior to the start of their academic program. English language training is at an additional. Students who demonstrate sufficient language proficiency but experience difficulties with language will be referred to CELD which offers additional student support programs in English Pronunciation and English Writing Development. Enrolment is limited

Master of Education (MEd)

Degree Requirements

Candidates will pursue studies in one of three areas of concentration:
(a) Curriculum Studies;
(b) Educational Administration.
(c) Second Language Acquisition, Culture and Society

Curriculum Studies Concentration

Total course: 10 courses and Academic Preparatory Program

Semester 1
80-515 Comparative and International Education
80-551 Information and Communication Technologies
80-524 Curriculum Theory and Development

Semester 2
80-527 Research in Education
80-565 Sociological Aspects of Education
80-530 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research

Semester 3
80-535 Organizational Behavior in Education Institutions
80-536 Introduction to Educational Policy Analysis
80-556 Approaches to Literacy Development

Semester 4
80-793 Educational Research Internship

Educational Administration Concentration

Total course: 10 courses and Academic Preparatory Program

Semester 1
80-515 Comparative and International Education
80-551 Information and Communication Technologies
80-529 Theories of Educational Administration

Semester 2
80-527 Research in Education
80-565 Sociological Aspects of Education
80-510 Statistics in Education

Semester 3
80-535 Organizational Behavior in Education Institutions
80-536 Introduction to Educational Policy Analysis
80-556 Approaches to Literacy Development

Semester 4
80-793 Educational Research Internship

Second Language Acquisition, Culture and Society

Total course: 10 courses and Academic Preparatory Program

Degree Requirements:
80-539 Theories and Approaches in Language Acquisition and Instruction
80-527 Research in Education
Either 80-510 (Statistics in Education) or 80-530 (Qualitative Methods in Educational Research)
80-793 Internship

Two of the the following:
80-540 Language, Culture and Society;
80-542 Language Systems Analysis;
80-543 Special Education and Language Acquisition;
80-591 (Section 32) Special Topics: Language Assessment

Four of the following*:
80-515 Comparative and International Education
80-524 Fundamentals of Curriculum Theories and Development
80-533 Survey Design and Research
80-534 Individual Reading
80-540 Language, Culture and Society
80-542 Language System Analysis
80-550 Issues in Education
80-551 Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Teaching and Learning
80-556 Approaches to Literacy Development
80-557 The English Language Arts
80-565 Sociological Aspects of Education
80-591 Special Topics in Education

*It is important to note that with regard to these four courses, SLACS candidates are encouraged to take, as available, the two remaining courses not taken as compulsory courses as part of the list specified for this concentration.

Suggested Sequencing for 2016-2017

Total course: 10 courses and Academic Preparatory Program

Semester 1
80-539 Theories and Approaches in Language Acquisition and Instruction
80-515 Comparative and International Education
80-551 Information and Communication Technologies for Teaching

Semester 2
80-527 Research in Education
80-565 Sociological Aspects of Education
80-510 or 80-530 Statistics in Education or Qualitative Methods

Semester 3
80-543 Special Education and Language Acquisition
80-591 (Section 32) Special Topics: Language Assessment
80-556 Approaches to Literacy Development

Semester 4
80-793 Internship


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