Education Thompson Rivers University

Overview

The Education MeD program from  Thompson Rivers University key facts:

• Take up to five years to complete the MEd degree
• Learn on campus, online or a combination of both
• Choose your completion option: thesis, final project or capstone course
• Conduct original research
• Explore new and innovative teaching techniques
• Learn to design and assess new curriculum

You choose your route to an MEd: Start with a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies, take direct entry into the MEd, or enter after five to seven ESL courses.

Core and electives – a winning combination: There are five required courses that prepare the foundation for your studies and future career. You select electives of interest to you that expand on this foundation. Finally, you choose your exit option: capstone, project or thesis.

You will learn in small classes: Obtain personalized instruction in a very supportive and collegial environment.

You participate in face-to-face interactions, online discussions, and personal research: Engage in dynamic and fluid communicative activities and in collegial dialogues – all informed by your reading and research.

Career opportunities:

An MEd from Thompson Rivers University can directly increase your pay in addition to growing your skills required to excel in your teaching or training career. Our MEd is appropriate for school teachers,* corporate trainers, HR professionals and others involved in teaching or training within, industry, health care, or government.

Jobs you will be qualified for include:

• Business analysts and project managers in education

• Corporate trainer

• Curriculum developer

• Digital learning and development manager

• Educational consultant, coordinator, or director

• Instructional designers and editors

• International student recruiter

• Marketing and communications editors and writers

• Post-secondary instructors (online and on campus)

• Principal or administrator

• Private sector educators in TESL, early childhood, and special education

• School counselor or career advisor