Master of Education in Social Studies Education (MED)

Social Studies prides itself in offering a rich environment with unparalleled opportunities for graduate students desiring a wide range of backgrounds and interests including visual culture, anti-oppressive education, gender studies, historical consciousness, moral education, and the history and politics of curriculum. The MEd is a course-based degree that does not require a research thesis.Social Studies prides itself in offering a rich environment with unparalleled opportunities for graduate students desiring a wide range of backgrounds and interests including visual culture, anti-oppressive education, gender studies, historical consciousness, moral education, and the history and politics of curriculum. In addition to the required coursework, a vibrant graduate student community is fostered through speaker series, research centres, seminars, and study groups. Many social studies faculty and students are actively involved in The History Education Network.The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy offers a PhD concentration and MA and MEd specializations in Social Studies Education, along with a secondary Teacher Education (BEd) major, and Diploma in Social Studies Education.