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):
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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):
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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
Research Project Route
(nine courses + Research Project & Seminar)
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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
M.Ed. Core & Required Courses
Core Courses:
EDUC-5196 Understanding Education
EDUC-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
Leadership
Teaching and Pedagogy
Other electives
Language and Literacy
Special Education
(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 Learners
 EDUC 5476 Mentoring as Supportive Practice
Special Education
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5456 Issues in Special Education
EDUC 5616 Assessment in Special Education
EDUC 5617 Readings in Special Education
EDUC 5626 Foundations of Special Education
EDUC 5636 Mental Health in School Populations
EDUC 5647 The Gifted Learner
EDUC 5656 Models and Methods for Program Development with
Gifted Learners
Educational Leadership
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5176 Education Law in Schools
 EDUC 5326 Organizational Management
 EDUC 5336 Educational Leadership
 EDUC 5337 Conceptions of Student Risk and Resilience, and
Educational Leadership
 EDUC 5346 Interpersonal Relations in Administration
 EDUC 5356 Supervision of Instruction
 EDUC 5366 Safe Schools
 EDUC 5376 Ethics, Values and Decision Making in Education &
Schooling
 EDUC-5526 Leadership in Action Research
Teaching and Pedagogy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. Students
Flexible 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
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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.
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Flexible full-time students must complete all degree
requirements within 3-4 years.
The Ph.D. Program
Focused on Educational Sustainability
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Grounded in the context of a post-modern society, and
recognizing the importance of multiple
perspectives, 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
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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 Electives
Core courses:
 EDUC-6116 Critical Conversations in Educational
Research
 EDUC-6117 Conversations in Educational Theory
 EDUC-6126 Doctoral Seminar
Core 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
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All PhD candidates are assigned a Faculty Advisor upon
entry into the program.
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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
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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.
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Proof of graduation with an approved undergraduate degree from an
accredited university with at least a B standing;
Three Confidential Recommendations – two academic and one
professional
Ph.D. – Proof of completion of a MRP or Thesis at the Master’s level
A résumé detailing educational and professional experience.
A typed statement of approximately 1000 words explaining the value
of undertaking a Master of Education program in your
teaching/learning environment.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Ph.D. students pay a term tuition fee every term (fall,
winter, and spring/summer) for a minimum of twelve
consecutive terms.
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A continuation fee of $1500 + ancillary fees per semester
for a maximum of six additional terms is required
following the twelve semesters.
Financial Support
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Financial Support for full-time graduate students:
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University and government scholarships are available.
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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).
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http://www.nipissingu.ca/academics/graduate-studies/awardsand-funding/Pages/default.aspx or e-mail the School of
Graduate Studies, sgs@nipissingu.ca.
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https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal or e-mail Financial Aid at
finaid@nipissingu.ca
Application Deadline Dates
Ph.D. commencing in July 2014
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January 15, 2014
Master of Education Full-time
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September 2014 start & eligible for scholarship
funding – app. deadline January 15, 2014
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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
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July 2014 start – app. deadline March 21, 2014
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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-financialservices/Pages/default.aspx or
e-mail finance@nipissingu.ca
M.Ed. & Ph.D. program information:
gradstd@nipissingu.ca or
M.Ed.: www.nipissingu.ca/masterofed
Ph.D.: www.nipissingu.ca/academics/graduatestudies/PhD-Ed-Sustainability/Pages/default.aspx
GSE Contacts
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Dr. Michelann Parr, Chair – Graduate Studies in Education
michelap@nipissingu.ca or ext. 4424
Office: North Bay Campus, A305
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Janice Vaillancourt
Secretary – Graduate Studies in Education
Contact for North Bay and Brantford campuses
janicev@nipissingu.ca, ext. 4378
Office: North Bay Campus, F307
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Jessica McMillan
Administrator
Schulich School of Education
jessicam@nipissingu.ca, ext. 4264
Office: North Bay Campus, F201