There are 2 admission points of entry into the M.Ed. Program: September and January. In order for applicants to be considered for a scholarship, the following deadlines apply:
September Entry
- Applicants must submit a complete application package by July 1
- International Applicants are recommended to submit a complete application by January 1
January Entry
- Applications must submit a complete application package by November 1
- International Applicants are recommended to submit a complete application by April 1
Applicants may be granted credit for up to two graduate term courses completed before application to the Master of Education program and taken in another program at the University of Windsor or at another accredited institution.
Requests for advanced standing will be considered only at the time of application and only for graduate courses completed with at least B standing.
The Faculty will not grant credit for any course taken more than seven years before all the requirements for the degree have been fulfilled.
It is not possible to teach in Ontario's elementary or high schools without a BEd degree. Completion of a Masters in Education degree alone does not make a person eligible to teach in Ontario. Admission to the Master's of Education program is to the Regular Admission (M2) level.
The Educational Administration and Leadership area of concentration addresses leadership aspects and managerial roles. The Curriculum Studies area of concentration deals with theory and curriculum design. The concentration in Second Language Acquisition in Culture and Society (SLACS) focuses on Second Language Acquisition and Instruction and advances the development of scholarly knowledge and pedagogical skills that will enhance teaching practices in second or additional language acquisition.
The Faculty of Education recommends that Full Time students take no more than 3 courses per term. Part Time students may take no more than 1 course per term. Further details on categories of registration can be found on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website by going to this link.
Full-Time students must successfully complete the program in 3 years from their first registration. Part-Time students must successfully complete the program in 5 years from their first registration.
Program Requirements
In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies Admission Requirements 
, applicants to the Master of Education program must have the following:
Graduates of recognized universities may be admitted to programs leading to the Master's degree. A student with a four-year degree or equivalent (e.g. Concurrent Program) in the discipline to which s/he is seeking admission, and who has an academic standing equivalent to 70% or better in the final two years of study (full time equivalent) may be admitted to a Master's program (M2).
Applicants to the M.Ed. programs should have had some exposure to the processes and practice of education. This may take the form of actual classroom teaching, working with children on an ongoing volunteer basis, adult education, educational policy development, or a variety of other activities that demonstrate the applicant's interest in and exposure to the processes of education. The normal expectation in this regard is that applicants will have at least one year of education related work experience. Applicants who fulfill the application requirements with the exception of at least one year of successful professional experience in education may be considered if they hold an honours Bachelor's degree or the equivalent with standing in the B range overall and at least a B standing in the final two years of study.
The Statement of Academic Objectives and Research Interests describes your reasons for pursuing graduate study in the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor. Your statement should include, but not be limited to, a description of:
- Your research interests
- How your previous studies and experience have prepared you for the program
- Your career and scholarly objectives
- How you perceive the graduate degree will advance these objectives
International Students interested in enrolling in the M.Ed. must demonstrate a certain level of proficiency in English, as the working language of instruction in the Faculty of Education. Students must score a 7.0 (or above) in three of the four areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking, with the other being no lower than 6.5. If TOEFL (iBT) is being submitted, an overall minimum total score of 100 is required for consideration.
The University of Windsor is proud to be known as "Canada's International University," with one of the most diverse, multicultural student bodies in Canada.
The University of Windsor offers specialized services to our International students, including the:
Through our Soft Landing Program geared specifically to our International students, you will quickly find yourself at home.
If you have any questions regarding our program, please feel free to contact us at edugrad@uwindsor.ca.
Possession of the minimum requirements does not ensure admission. Please also see the International Students Page for English Proficiency requirements and the Application Procedures page for your degree-specific criteria.
Note: The M.Ed. program is not designed to prepare you for teacher licensure or certification. Please see the Ontario College of Teacher website or our Teacher Education website for further information on how to become a teacher.
How to Apply
After reviewing the application requirements, review the Application Instructions on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.