graduate studies in education

GRADUATE STUDIES IN EDUCATION

Master of Education &

Ph.D. in Education

The M.Ed. program

Engages learners in critical analysis of research and current literature that speaks to their practices and the visions and missions that create their practices

M.Ed. Program Routes

Thesis Route (Six courses + thesis):

two 3-credit core M.Ed. Courses Four additional 3-credit M.Ed. courses* Thesis (12 credits) 30 credits in total required

*may be any of the M.Ed. 3 credit courses

M.Ed. Program Routes

Major Research Paper Route (Eight courses + MRP):

two 3-credit core M.Ed. Courses six additional 3-credit M.Ed. courses* Major Research Paper (MRP) (6 credits) 30 credits in total required

*may be any of the M.Ed. 3 credit course

M.Ed. Program Routes

two 3-credit core M.Ed. Courses seven additional 3-credit M.Ed.

courses* EDUC-5186 Research Project & Seminar

Course (3 credits) 30 credits in total required

*may be any of the M.Ed. 3 credit course

Research Project Route (nine courses + Research Project & Seminar)

M.Ed. Core & Required Courses

Core Courses:EDUC-5196 Understanding EducationEDUC-5157 Survey of Research Methods

M.Ed./Ph.D. Elective Courses by Theme

Plus the indicated courses (for your M.Ed. route) from one of the following themes:

Adult Education Language and LiteracyLeadership Special EducationTeaching and PedagogyOther electives(note that Nipissing University does not offer a specialized M.Ed. degree):

Adult Education

EDUC 5416 Developing Curriculum for Adult Learners

EDUC 5466 Adults as LearnersEDUC 5476 Mentoring as Supportive Practice

Special Education

EDUC 5456 Issues in Special EducationEDUC 5616 Assessment in Special Education EDUC 5617 Readings in Special EducationEDUC 5626 Foundations of Special EducationEDUC 5636 Mental Health in School PopulationsEDUC 5647 The Gifted LearnerEDUC 5656 Models and Methods for Program Development with Gifted Learners

Educational LeadershipEDUC 5176 Education Law in Schools EDUC 5326 Organizational ManagementEDUC 5336 Educational LeadershipEDUC 5337 Conceptions of Student Risk and Resilience, and Educational Leadership

EDUC 5346 Interpersonal Relations in Administration

EDUC 5356 Supervision of InstructionEDUC 5366 Safe SchoolsEDUC 5376 Ethics, Values and Decision Making in Education & Schooling

EDUC-5526 Leadership in Action Research

Teaching and Pedagogy EDUC-5116 Principles of Curriculum & Instruction EDUC-5126 Theories of Learning EDUC 5136 Models of Teaching EDUC 5146 Reflective Practice EDUC 5236 Curricular Strategies EDUC 5246 Curricular Issues EDUC 5256 Evaluation of Curriculum &

Instruction EDUC 5266 Holistic Education EDUC 5286 Narrative Inquiry in Teaching,

Learning & Research EDUC-5516 Information and Communication

Technology in Education EDUC-5546 Assessment of Learning

Language and Literacy EDUC 5296 New Literacies: Making Multiple

Meanings EDUC 5426 Developmental Reading EDUC 5436 Early Literacy EDUC 5446 Literature Based Instruction in

Language EDUC 5496 Meanings of Literacy EDUC 5637 Integrated Approaches to Language

Curriculum EDUC 5586 Research Themes in Second

Language Education

Other Electives EDUC 5156 History of Education in Canada EDUC-5166 Critical Pedagogy and Approaches to

Democratic Education EDUC 5276 Educational Representations in Popular

Culture EDUC 5417 Alternative Schooling EDUC 5486 Independent Study EDUC 5536 Issues in First Nations Education EDUC 5646 Creativity and Learning EDUC 5676 Qualitative Approaches to Educational

Research EDUC 5677 Quantitative Approaches to Educational

Research

M.Ed. Faculty Advisor

Once admitted to M.Ed. program, you are assigned a faculty advisor

If completing a thesis or research paper, you will need a supervisor for your research – may be someone other than your faculty advisor

Thesis & MRP Registration

Before commencing work on a thesis or MRP, you must complete the Major Research Paper/Thesis Application.

The application must be approved by your research supervisor and a second reader before being submitted to Graduate Studies in Education for further approval by the School of Graduate Studies.

Registration Status for M.Ed.Students

Full-time Enrolled in 3-4 courses in the first two

terms Geographically available Eligible for scholarship funding May not work more than 10/hr/wk for NU

Registration Status for ME.D. StudentsFlexible Full-time Register as full-time Ideal for working professionals engaged in

continued employment May enrol in fewer courses each term as their

work or personal schedule permits Not eligible for scholarship funding

Time to Completion Full-time ME.d. students must complete all

degree requirements within two years or six terms. They have the option to apply for up to three one-term degree extensions.

Flexible full-time students must complete all degree requirements within 3-4 years.

The Ph.D. ProgramFocused on Educational Sustainability Grounded in the context of a post-modern

society, and recognizing the importance of multipleper spectives, this PhD program in Educational Sustainability will prepare students from a variety of fields, such as education, health, social work, social justice and administrative leadership, for sustainable educational practices in the 21st century.

Ph.D. Program Requirements successfully complete three core courses during

a summer institute residency program over two years (4 weeks each July) held at the Nipissing University campus in North Bay;

successfully complete three 3-credit elective Phd or MEd/PhD courses from the current course

successfully complete a Comprehensive Exam (2 qualifying papers);

successfully complete a Dissertation (Research Thesis Study) to the University’s standard;

successfully meet the degree requirements within six years of first registration.

Core Courses and ElectivesCore courses: EDUC-6116 Critical Conversations in Educational

Research EDUC-6117 Conversations in Educational Theory EDUC-6126 Doctoral SeminarCore courses will be available through summer

institutes on an annual basis.Electives: EDUC-6118 Inquiry-based Growth and

Development in Education Sustainability Additional 3-credit electives are selected from

the current Master of Education course offerings.

Ph.D. Faculty Advisor All PhD candidates are assigned a Faculty

Advisor upon entry into the program.

When appropriate, candidates will approach/select a Faculty Supervisor who will guide them through the doctoral dissertation process.

Ph.D. Comp. Exam and Dissertation Registration With the assistance of your Faculty Supervisor,

you must identify your Dissertation Committee before writing the Comprehensive Exam and enrolling in the Dissertation.

You must successfully complete the Comprehensive Exam PRIOR to enrolling in the Dissertation.

The Comprehensive Exam Application and the Dissertation Application must be approved by your Dissertation Committee before being submitted to Graduate Studies in Education for further approval by the School of Graduate Studies.

Admission Requirements – M.Ed & Ph.D.

a) Proof of graduation with an approved undergraduate degree from an accredited university with at least a B standing;

b) Three Confidential Recommendations – two academic and one professional

c) Ph.D. – Proof of completion of a MRP or Thesis at the Master’s level

d) A résumé detailing educational and professional experience.

e) A typed statement of approximately 1000 words explaining the value of undertaking a Master of Education program in your teaching/learning environment.

f) Proof of proficiency in English may be required for graduates of foreign universities whose first language is not English.

Tuition Fees Full-time & Flexible Full-time M.Ed.

Full-time and flexible full-time M.Ed. students pay a term fee, every term (fall, winter, and

spring/summer ) for a minimum of six consecutive semesters.

A continuation fee of $1,000 + ancillary fees per semester for a maximum of three additional terms is required following the six semesters.

Tuition Fees - Ph.D. Ph.D. students pay a term tuition fee every

term (fall, winter, and spring/summer) for a minimum of twelve consecutive terms.

A continuation fee of $1500 + ancillary fees per semester for a maximum of six additional terms is required following the twelve semesters.

Financial Support Financial Support for full-time graduate

students:

University and government scholarships are available.

Ph.D. Dean’s List Funding - The top six selected applications (based on graduate level course average and application package upon entry) will receive a tuition scholarship of the value of per term tuition (not including ancillary fees). 

http://www.nipissingu.ca/academics/graduate-studies/awards-and-funding/Pages/default.aspx or e-mail the School of Graduate Studies, sgs@nipissingu.ca.

https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal or e-mail Financial Aid at finaid@nipissingu.ca

Application Deadline Dates

Ph.D. commencing in July 2014 January 15, 2014

Master of Education Full-timeSeptember 2014 start & eligible for

scholarship funding – app. deadline January 15, 2014

Late applications to full-time M.Ed. Program accepted up to June 13th but NOT eligible for scholarship funding.

Application Deadline Dates

Master of Education Flexible Time

July 2014 start – app. deadline March 21, 2014

September 2014 start – app. deadline June 6, 2014

For More Information…Admission requirements:

www.nipissingu.ca/registrar/ or e-mail admiss@nipissingu.ca

Tuition information: www.nipissingu.ca/departments/student-financial-services/Pages/default.aspx or

e-mail finance@nipissingu.caM.Ed. & Ph.D. program information:

gradstd@nipissingu.ca or M.Ed.: www.nipissingu.ca/masterofed Ph.D.: www.nipissingu.ca/academics/graduate-

studies/PhD-Ed-Sustainability/Pages/default.aspx

GSE Contacts Dr. Michelann Parr, Chair – Graduate Studies in Education

michelap@nipissingu.ca or ext. 4424Office: North Bay Campus, A305

Janice VaillancourtSecretary – Graduate Studies in EducationContact for North Bay and Brantford campusesjanicev@nipissingu.ca, ext. 4378Office: North Bay Campus, F307

Jessica McMillan

Administrator Schulich School of Educationjessicam@nipissingu.ca, ext. 4264Office: North Bay Campus, F201