Education degrees

Education degrees prepare professionals for the art of teaching and training. Future educators develop efficient teaching methods, that can be applied in a formal classroom setting (kinder garden, school, high-school, university). Education studies, offered by universities and colleges worldwide, are closely connected with Pedagogy, preparing the next generation of professors and teachers.

In its broadest sense, education can be defined as any formative experience that has some sort of effect on an individual. This consequently can affect the way the individual, or student, thinks, feels, or acts. Pedagogy is an important term in education that refers to the methodology of teaching.  

Education is defined as the process of acquiring knowledge in any form, whether that be beliefs, habits, skills or values. There are many ways for individuals to pursue and receive education. Some methods might involve teaching, storytelling, open discussions, training and research.

Information about Education Degrees

Education is a broad field of study that covers teaching, training and tutoring techniques dedicated to future professionals, who plan to help pupils or students develop intellectual and practical skills. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education focuses on planning learning, classroom assessment, and teaching.

You can specialise in different subfields, such as primary education, secondary education, adult education, or choose a specific subject (e.g. mathematics, biology).

Degree courses in Education focus on developing a wide variety of skills. The ability to work and communicate with children of different age groups is one of the most important ones. You learn how to use their natural curiosity and grow their interest in learning. You will also discover how adult learning works and what are the differences in the learning processes between people of different ages. You’ll also have classes focused on teaching people with various disabilities. Research, analytical, problem-solving and organisation skills will come in handy when you’ll have to plan lessons and design curricula.

You’ll also need to adapt your planning depending on pupils or students’ specific learning abilities and improve their educational experience. You can use non-formal education principles to keep things fresh and interesting. Above all, you should develop students’ thirst for knowledge, which will keep them learning throughout their entire life.

Working in the Education field allows you to inspire and encourage people to better themselves. You’ve probably had one teacher who influenced you more than all the others. He or she had a certain understanding, patience, and simply knew how to explain lessons in a fun and interesting way. You can become that kind of teacher yourself and work on nurturing future generations. They need to be guided, and if you love teaching people and helping them grow, this might be the perfect career path for you.

Education graduates have successful careers as teachers, trainers, tutors, school administrators, school counsellors, education specialists, etc.

Check out our list of Master’s degrees in Education. Keep in mind you can also study an online Masters in Education.

Masters

Flexible and Diversified Programs

Our masters programs attract students from different backgrounds (teachers, administrators, engineers, managers, health professionals) and provide you with the knowledge and skills to create transformative learning opportunities in any professional setting.

Whether you’re coursework or research oriented, choose from flexible concentrations and online options that allow you to earn your degree while balancing other commitments, guided by top-notch professors and professional support staff committed to your success.

You may choose from the asynchronous coursework only MEd degree option to complete the program in 12 months, through asynchronous/synchronous online or hybrid, as well as in-person course offerings. Or you may want to dive into research by completing a research project (MRP degree option) or even a final thesis (MA degree).

A recent CIBC World Markets report identifies Education as one of seven top yielding master’s degrees in Canada, with an average earning premium of 86%.*

1. 10 courses for all concentrations except Counselling Psychology, 12 courses are required. In both cases, if you do not have a Bachelor of Education an additional course is required, ie EDU 5101.
2. 8 courses for all concentrations except Counselling Psychology 10 courses are required. In both cases, if you do not have a Bachelor of Education an additional course is required, ie EDU 5101.
3. 6 courses for all concentrations except for Counselling Psychology 10 courses are required.

*Only students who are Canadian or permanent residents are automatically considered for the admission scholarship. If you are an international candidate please check the eligibility criteria.

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