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Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL): Social Science (Non-Thesis)

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Summer Semester

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Coursework, Internships, & Project

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Full-Time/Part-Time

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60 Credits

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2 years (5 semesters) Full-Time

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The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL) in English Language Arts offers a comprehensive pathway to Quebec teacher certification at the secondary school level, tailored for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in a Ministry of Education-identified teachable subject area. (Note that the department can not pre-assess prior credits for prospective students; this process happens only after applications are submitted.)听Incoming students are expected to have a passion for social science and an undergraduate background related to the subject matter.

MATL students benefit from learning through engaging coursework and practical experiential learning during two school-based internships. It is strongly recommended that students applying to this program should be comfortable teaching in French during their school placements, as most local high schools provide social science instruction in French.

Students undertake an independent Capstone Research Project and curate a professional e-portfolio to showcase their skills, preparing them for future employment. Successful program completion earns graduates a recommendation for teacher certification from the Quebec Ministry of Education.

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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching and Learning (Non-Thesis): Social Sciences(60 Credits)

    Offered by:Integrated Studies in Ed
    Degree:Master of Arts

Program Requirement:

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning; Non-Thesis - Social Science is a graduate- level teacher education program. The program includes a minimum of 700 hours of school-based internships at the secondary level and offers two streams: an Independent Research Stream and a Course-Based Stream. The program's core academic components emphasize a comprehensive understanding of educational foundations, principles, theories, and practices and include a specific emphasis on history content and pedagogies with a specialization in geography or culture and citizenship in Quebec. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are recommended to the Qu茅bec Ministry of Education for teacher certification at the secondary school level.

Required Courses (45 credits)


  • EDEC 550 Indigenizing Pedagogy&Curriclm 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 612 Digital Media and Learning 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDIN 610 Internship 1 7 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDIN 620 Internship 2. 8 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPS 600 Intrdctry Professional Seminar 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPS 610 Professional Seminar 1 2 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPS 620 Professional Seminar 2 1 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 508 Critical Educational Praxis 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 515 Engl Exam for Teacher Cert
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 601 Student Engmnt & Lrng Environs 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 604 Techniqs for Planning & Assmt 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 607 Language and Policy in QC Ed. 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 609 Neurodiversity and Learning 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 633 Appl Mth:Tch So Sci in Sec Sch 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Complementary Courses (15 credits)

3 credits selected from (in accordance with second specialization in Geography or Culture and Citizenship in Quebec)


  • EDTL 612 AdvApplMthds:TeachQC Cult&Citz 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 634 AdvApplMth:Tch SoSci in SecSch 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


3 credits selected from:


  • EDEC 648 Hist Knowledge & Social Change 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDER 626 Theory&Praxis of Cult&Citzshp 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


9 credits selected from one of the following two streams:



    Independent Research Stream


    • EDER 633 Project 1 6 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer


    3 credits selected from:


    • EDEM 690 Research Methods: Theo & Pract 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDTL 640 Teacher Inq & Action Research 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer


    Course-Based Stream

    3 credits selected from:


    • EDER 615 Intro to PhilosophyofEducation 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDTL 506 Philosophy of Education 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer


    6 credits to be chosen from among 500-level or 600-level department course offerings to be determined by the student鈥檚 area of study. Courses in other departments may be taken upon approval by the department graduate coordinator or director.



      For more information, see Programs, Courses and University Regulations.

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      Eligibility (Admission Criteria)
      1. Possess an undergraduate degree.
      2. A completed Social Science- Geography Self-Assessment Grid or the Social Science- Culture & Citizenship in Qu茅bec Self-Assessment Grid (Please note: Grids must be typed and not hand written)

        Courses listed must be at the 200 level or higher (no Foundation level courses) and you must have received a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or higher, per 大发彩票平台 standard. These credits may be taken as part of a degree or as an independent/special student. Note that it is preferable to have all 45 credits of background completed prior to the start of the MATL program. Applicants missing up to, but not exceeding, 6 discipline-specific credits may be accepted into the MATL program. The completion of missing credits will be consider a condition of program completion. Students are strongly encouraged to complete outstanding discipline-specific credits prior to the start of the MATL program. In exceptional circumstances, students may be allowed to complete outstanding discipline-specific credits during the MATL program; however these credits should be completed prior to beginning the subject-area specific methods course. Failure to complete outstanding discipline-specific credits may result is a deferral of the first internship placement. This deferral will result in a significant delay in the students program completion.
      3. Have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies.
      4. Experience working/volunteering in formal/informal education or youth sector. Informal teaching experience includes, but is not limited to, camp counselor, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, etc.

        Admission decisions for graduate programs at 大发彩票平台 are holistic, meaning that many factors are taken into consideration in the admission decision, including academic credentials and grades. The eligibility requirements outline the minimum requirements for admission to the MATL program at 大发彩票平台. These minimum requirements apply to both Canadian and international candidates. Please review the list carefully, as you must meet all of the minimum requirements in order to be considered for acceptance. Keep in mind that meeting the minimum admissions requirements does not guarantee your admission.

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      Application Process & Required Documents

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      Application Deadlines

      November 1st for International applicants and November 15 for Canadian and Permanent Resident applicants

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      Supporting Documents
      • A current working CV
      • A personal statement. 2 page maximum.
      • A completed Social Science- Geography Self-Assessment Grid or the Social Science- Culture & Citizenship in Qu茅bec Self-Assessment Grid (Please note: Grids must be typed and not hand written)
      • A copy of your unofficial transcripts from all previous university level studies (undergraduate and graduate, including exchanges with other institutions, even if the credits appear on your home institution transcript). Official transcripts are required after you are officially admitted to the program.
      • Two letters of recommendation, one from a university-level instructor and the second from a professional who has supervised you in a formal or informal education or youth sector position (if you have experience working in a formal school setting, one letter must be from a school/school board administrator qualified to assess your professional qualities). You will be prompted to provide the names and contact information of your referees in uApply. An email request will be generated prompting referees to upload their letter of recommendation directly to uApply.
      • English Language Proficiency Requirement (if applicable): Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the institutional language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must meet one of the following English proficiency criteria:
      • IELTS with a minimum overall band of 7.0; with a minimum Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading score of 7.0; or
      • TOEFL:iBT (Internet-based test) 鈥� total score of 92 with a minimum score of 22 each for the Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading sections. N.B. Applicants are required to submit their scores electronically.
      • The Department reserves the right to evaluate the applicant's language proficiency before initial registration and at the time of application.
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