It is important to note that the M.Ed. is not a credential for teaching. In Ontario, a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree is required to be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers, in order to teach. Some faculties of education (not offered at Trent) offer joint M.Ed. / B.Ed. degrees referred to as Masters of Teaching (M.T.), that provide this credential.
Admission Requirements:
- Honours degree (4 years)
- Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
- General degree (3 years) plus domestic B.Ed. also eligible to apply
- Appropriate previous education and training, plus feasible proposed course of study and research project
- Applications will also be considered in light of a range of other evidence that may, in some circumstances, mitigate a lower academic average
Required Application Documents:
The listing below provides an overview of the documentation required at the time application. Before applying, we encourage applicants to review and ensure they are able to meet these requests.
- Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts
- 2 letters of reference: Academic or professional references will be accepted. Reference forms will be emailed to the referees that you have appointed on OUAC
- Plan of Study/Personal Statement:
- Thesis stream/Research Project stream: Applicants should provide a plan of study indicating a research interest that they would like to pursue. Typically the plan of study is 1-2 pages and outlines applicant's objectives in the M.Ed. graduate program.
- Course-based stream: Applicants should provide a personal statement that indicates their motives for applying to the M.Ed. and link their personal and professional experiences with their proposed learning goals. Additionally, applicants may wish to indicate courses of interest, areas of research interest, and any additional information to support the application.
- Writing Sample: A sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. Good choices for writing samples include: an undergraduate essay, lab report, research report, journal article, or professional work sample.
- Detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate)
- Supervisor (thesis-stream only): Please do not contact supervisors as part of the application process.
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (International applicants only): Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of application submission to be considered. Additional information regarding acceptable proficiency tests and scores can be found here.
International Applicants
Please visit the International Applicants page for links to Graduate Studies on the application process, along with helpful information from the School of Education.
Academic Integrity and the Use of AI
We know it can be tempting to use tools such as generative AI (including Chat GPT) in creating your admissions materials. However, doing so constitutes academic dishonesty. If admitted into the Masters of Education program, students can be removed from the program if it is discovered they have not written their essays/writing samples themselves. Furthermore, if one needs to use AI to write, it is a sign they do not have the skills necessary to complete the course work.