Master of Education in Canada at StFX

Program Overview for Master of Education in Canada:

The Master of Education program has two main purposes: a space for students to understand their professional knowledge and establish meaningful connections between this knowledge and the theoretical concepts and knowledge of educational research. 

StFX offers MEd degrees in education policy and management or courses and teaching. Students must complete designated core courses in these two streams and choose elective courses that suit their interests. 

Completion of a master's degree in education requires 36 credits after the bachelor's degree in education. Students must complete their curriculum within a six-year period, beginning on the first day of the first course or the first day of the month the plan is accepted.

Students have two options to complete the MEd requirements: the thesis approach and the course-based approach. Students choosing the thesis path must complete 24 credits of graduate education courses and 12 credits of thesis. Students based on the course path must complete 36 credits in a graduate education course. 

This degree meets the Nova Scotia Department of Education requirements for increasing the level of teacher certification. Educational graduate courses are offered in fall, winter, spring, and summer courses throughout the province.

The eligibility for Master of Education in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

1. completed a Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent.
2. earned an average of at least 70% in the BEd Program or have placed in the top 25% of the BEd graduating class and,
3. completed at least two years of successful teaching before enrolling in the first graduate course.

1. gained a teaching license equivalent to a Nova Scotia Initial Certificate (TC5) or been employed in a teaching capacity for at least two years in a professional school or post-secondary institution
2. met all other admission conditions

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not ensure acceptance into the program. Decisions of the Admissions Committee are final. Applications will be considered on February 15th of each year for study beginning in July of the same year. 

You are responsible to check with the StFX Admissions Office (902 867 2219), before February 15th, to make sure your transcripts and reference letters have arrived. Incomplete files will not be considered for admission.

Other application materials: 

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Intent
• Official Transcripts
• 2 Professional References 

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Education to qualify.

The scholarships available for the Master of Education are:

The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Education in Canada.

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