Doctor of Education in Child Study and Education

The EdD in Child Study and Education is a cohort based program designed for professionals working in education or related fields looking to enrich their practice and advance their careers. This program offers students the opportunity to extend and expand their knowledge and expertise in two major and interrelated domains: (1) Special Education (e.g., policy, perspectives, contexts and pedagogy), and (2) Security, Child and Youth Wellbeing (child and teacher mental health, resilience, learning environments, prevention and intervention and equity). Through applying a child study lens to the study of these domains, students will be empowered to become change agents in education and bring about systematic change in organizations and communities.

MA in Child Study & Education/Master of Teaching degree OR MEd degree in Education OR Master of Arts degree in education or psychology
MEd or other non-thesis master’s degree – Application components must provide evidence of your ability to identify a research question or problem, to design and conduct a research study and to report the findings in a rigorous manner.
Applicants with master’s degrees in other disciplines may be eligible to apply for admission, but may have to complete additional courses in Developmental Psychology and/or Child Study.
High academic standing (equivalent to a B+ or better) from a recognized university.?

English language requirements

International English Language Testing System (IELTS):
Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections:
Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online:
Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE):
Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English:
Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.