The Online Master of Education Program in Curriculum Studies
UNB's College of Extended Learning has partnered with UNB's Faculty of Education, the NB Teachers Association, and the NB Department of Education to develop the in Curriculum Studies.
This program is designed to enhance and refine the instructional skills and leadership abilities of teachers and administrators. The specialization covers, for example: curriculum planning, exploration and implementation of effective instructional strategies, critical thinking skills development and assessment of student learning. The MEd consists of 30 credit hours of courses, all offered online.
The courses are offered in a rotation, one per term, with a semi-annual intake in January and July. Participants will be able to complete the program in a maximum of three years. Participants wishing to take a combination of online courses and classroom-based courses may do so, with the required courses being taken online. Entrance requirements are the same as those for the classroom-based MEd.
Program Requirements
- The program consists of ten 3 credit-hour courses.
- Required courses are below and must be taken online.
- Plus: six additional approved courses in curriculum studies or a related area.
Online Courses (required)
- ED6902 Introduction to Research in Education
- ED6101 Curriculum Development
- ED6104 Curriculum Theory
- ED6105 Current Issues in Curriculum and Instruction
Elective courses may include:
- ED6115 Cultural Diversity in the School
- ED6145 Program Planning for Educators
- ED 6064 Behavioral/Emotional Disorders: Introduction
- ED6011 Educational Theory and School Administration
- ED6228 Designing Instructional Materials
- ED6083 Career Development & Education
For More Information
Tel.: 506-458-7541
Toll Free: 1-866-599-4646
E-mail: medonline@unb.ca
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(Course descriptions are available)
