Master of Education in Language and Literacy

This program offers a unique mix of on-campus and online coursework affording opportunities for critical engagement in topics of relevance to today’s educators.Designed for classroom teachers and educators involved in language and literacies, this 15.0 unit Master of Education program will enrich educators’ practices and encourage the development of professional leaders within the diverse area of language and literacies education.OutcomesStudents in this program will:critically read and evaluate research literature in various areas of language and literaciesresearch and evaluate theoretically-based pedagogical practices and empirical studiesdiscuss cultural issues related to language and literacies learning, and understand and analyze how such issues affect pedagogical practicesanalyze curriculum with a view to differentiating for learners from diverse backgrounds and with varying abilitieswrite research papers that demonstrate critical and creative thoughtcompose written, visual and oral presentations to demonstrate understanding of core concepts related to language and literacies teaching and learningThe Department of Curriculum & Instruction offers graduate programs at the Masters’ and Doctoral levels. We offer both full and part-time programs, on campus and in a range of community locations. Our department is home to 28 full-time faculty members, and we offer excellent research assistant and teaching opportunities with world-class scholars.The Department of Curriculum & Instruction offers MA and PhD programs focused on educational research, with coursework intended to provide foundational knowledge enabling a focus on researching in a specific area. As supervisory capacity is limited, you are advised to contact the Graduate Advisor or Graduate Secretary regarding potential supervisor availability. Check faculty members’ webpages for their expertise and research interests.

Admission requirements for Master's programs are a recognized baccalaureate degree, minimum grade point average of "B" on the last 30 units (2 years) of undergraduate work, and some programs require two years successful relevant professional experience.PDF/TIF files of Unofficial transcripts.Sealed official Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (transcripts from the University of Victoria are not required) must be ordered and sent to Graduate Admission and Records after provisional letter of admission.Provide the names of two references (academic and/or employer) with email addresses. They will receive access codes to fill in the online assessment form.Hard copies of assessment forms or current letters of reference must be sent in sealed envelopes to Graduate Admission and Records. In this case let your references know that they don't need to complete the online assessment form.Resume/CVLetter of Intent