Now, more than ever, people appreciate the importance of lifelong
learning. In our rapidly changing society, learning has become a vital part of what we do.
Our
Masters programs in Studies in Lifelong Learning prepare
students with knowledge and skills to take leadership roles as lifelong
educators. Our graduate students benefit from our small classes,
knowledgeable instructors, hands-on experiences, and an exciting
curriculum. Whether they are interested in supporting learning in formal
education institutions, families, communities, or workplaces, students
find our program rich, engaging, and pertinent.
Our students come from many different educational and workplace
backgrounds. The common denominator is that they are interested in how learning
occurs across the lifespan and are either currently involved or would like to
become involved in teaching other adults.
Supported by some of the finest scholars and practitioners
of the field, students engage with theories of how learning occurs, enhance
their skills as teachers, program developers, and curriculum experts, and
deepen their understanding of issues like diversity, inclusion, globalization,
and evolving technologies.
Mount Saint Vincent University offers
three Masters programs in Studies in Lifelong Learning. The majority of
our students are enrolled in the Master of Education (MEd) program. This
five unit, non-thesis program focuses on enhancing students capacities
to support lifelong learning. The program is intensive and deeply
practical. It can be taken full or part-time.
Students
interested in focusing more on developing skills for research and
scholarship often take the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) program.
This five credit program requires students to research and write a
Masters thesis (1 credit). This program aims to prepare students to
conduct research in the field of Studies in Lifelong Learning. A
thesis-based Masters degree is often required for admission to Doctoral
programs in education. The MAEd can be taken full or part-time.
The Faculty of Education also offers a
Master of Arts Research program (MAR) open to students interested in Studies in Lifelong
Learning. This program centers on the production of an advanced Masters
thesis. Courses are selected in consultation with a faculty adviser.
This program provides good preparation for Doctoral studies.