The philosophy and curriculum of the Graduate Program in Education is grounded in critical thought with an underlying commitment to equity and social justice. Language, culture and teaching are broadly defined areas of study. Highlights of the program include:

• Flexibility in scheduling and course selection
• Individualized programs of study and research with mentorship from recognized faculty supervisors
• Small classes for collaboration with peers
• Opportunities for teaching assistantships and/or research assistantships for full-time students
• Interdisciplinary courses offer a range of opportunities for academic inquiry across the social, historical and cultural contexts of education, as well as engagement with contemporary practices of teaching, learning and curriculum design
• Theoretical and practical interests include: anti-racist, multicultural, and feminist pedagogies; language and literacy; new information technologies; urban education and community studies; disability studies and education; global studies and international education; and post-secondary education

We also offer a professional Master of Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE) part-time degree program to a cohort of students. (Offered on alternate years). 

Graduate Diplomas in Education offer students the opportunity to explore a topic of interest in education. They can be taken concurrently with the Master of Education (MEd) or Doctorate (PhD), or taken as a stand-alone non-degree programs. Diplomas include:

• Early Childhood Education
• Education in Urban Environments
• Environmental/Sustainability Education
• Language and Literacy Education
• Mathematics Education
• Postsecondary Education: Community, Culture & Policy

Note: Our graduate programs do not lead to teaching certification.