Graduate Studies in Curriculum Studies
Introduction
The Mount is widely recognized regionally and internationally for its graduate programs in education. We offer graduate programs that creatively combine theory and practice for primary and secondary teachers, literacy workers, adult educators, curriculum designers and people who work in a variety of educational institutions and organizations. We provide opportunities for teachers and educational professionals to gain the expertise they need to succeed in the classroom and become leaders in schools, workplaces and communities.
Masters of Education in Curriculum Studies, Focus on Leadership Development in Trinidad and Tobago
Master of Education in Curriculum Studies, Focus on Leadership Development program is designed to accommodate different student needs and interests related to the curriculum of schools and other learning institutions. Teachers and other education professionals (Education Officers, Facilitators/Instructors, Professional Development Coordinators, etc) benefit from this program. The program provides students with the opportunity to engage in theoretical and practical learning experiences in curriculum development and implementation practice, as well as leadership. Together with local partners this program is designed to meet their local needs and interests. 
Since 2001 this program has been offered in Trinidad and Tobago in partnership with the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers’ Association (TTUTA). In 2004, the first cohort of students graduated and a celebration was held in Trinidad and Tobago. The Mount recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue the program with the Trinidad and Tobago Institute for Teacher Advancement (TTITA), a subsidiary of TTUTA.
Program Schedule
Course Number | Value | Course Title |
GCRD 6301 | 0.5 | Foundations of Curriculum Studies I |
GCRD 6302 | 0.5 | Foundations of Curriculum Studies II |
GEPY 6641 | 0.5 | Theory and Practice of Human Relations I |
GEPY 6642 | 0.5 | Theory and Practice of Human Relations II |
GCRD 6358 | 1.0 | Special Topics in Curriculum Studies: Media & Technology |
GEPY 6645 | 0.5 | Mediation and Conflict Resolution |
GCRD 6356 | 0.5 | Special Topics in Curriculum Studies: Assessment |
GCRD 6317 | 0.5 | Curriculum and Practice I |
GCRD 6318 | 0.5 | Curriculum and Practice II |
TOTAL | 5.0 units |
It is expected that the student would have had exposure to education theory and an understanding of the development of education in Trinidad and Tobago. Students without local education training are required to take an additional course in Educational Foundations. The TTITA makes arrangements with the students for the conduct of this course as required.
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Admission
Admission requirements
Undergraduate degree/Diploma in Education/Teacher’s Diploma.
Minimum of one year of successful teaching experience.
All post-secondary transcripts.
Academic and Professional letters of reference.
Graduate Application Form.
Candidates are required to write a short essay outlining the reasons for wanting to undertake graduate Studies of Lifelong Learning.
All students should also demonstrate a commitment to studies in lifelong learning/ education in their professional or community roles and their work.
Application forms can be obtained from the On-site Coordinator at the Trinidad and Tobago Institute for Teacher Advancement (TTITA) in Trinidad.
Admission Process
All applications must be submitted to the On-Site Coordinator at the TTITA. Applications will be forwarded to the Mount to be processed and reviewed at the admissions office to ensure that the applicants meet the program requirements. All applications are forwarded to the Faculty of Education to be reviewed by the appropriate department.
Application Deadline
For applications deadline and information on fees please contact the On-site Coordinator.
Student Support
Students have access to a range of academic and program support through Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teacher’s association (TTUTA) and the Mount. Each student is assigned a Program Faculty Advisor who will provide academic program advising. Students have access to the library facilities at the TTITA and to the extensive on line library at the Mount. If students have trouble accessing the Mount online library they can contact the Special Projects and International Programs Coordinator Ruth Ann Brown or the Distance Librarian, Denyse Rodrigues.
Trinidad and Tobago
Administrative support to the program will be provided by the Graduate On-site Program Coordinator at TTITA in Trinidad.
Contact: Joyanne De Four Babb
Telephone: 868.663.2738, 645.2134, 645.3825
Fax: 868.662.1813
Email: gmail.com
Mount Saint Vincent University
Academic Support: Applicants and students can receive academic advising and support through the Mount from the Academic Program Coordinator.
Contact: Dr. Robert Sargent
Telephone: 902.457.6336
Fax: 902.457.4911
Email: msvu.ca
Administrative Support: Applicants can receive advising for the program. Students receive support in the registration process and on-going program delivery. The Special Projects and International Programs Coordinator provides administrative program support to students and applicants.
Contact: Ruth Ann Brown
Telephone: 902.457.6564
Fax: 902.457.4911
Email: msvu.ca
Moodle: Each cohort in the program has a Moodle site online that provides a central communication hub between the students, professors, the Mount and TTUTA. Students are given a Moodle username and password when they begin their program.
WebAdvisor: Students can access their unofficial transcripts and other useful information regarding their program and studies through WebAdvisor. Students receive a WebAdvisor Form in their admission packages which must be returned in order for students to receive their WebAdvisor username and password.
Financial Information
Fees
The board of governors of the Mount has final authority on all financial matters.
Tuition fee (as of May 17, 2009) is Trinidad and Tobago: $70,000.00 or Canadian: $12,000.00
Registration: TT $300.00
Lab Fees: TT $500.00
Graduation: TT $600.00
Students can select either of the payment options mentioned below.
- Installment payment of $3,000.00 per month.
- Payment by course, i.e. the sum of seven thousand (TT $7,000.00) to be paid prior to the start of each course (half unit) and TT $14,000.00 for the one unit course.
- Lump sum payments of TT $25,000.00 per annum (as long as the GATE program continue to exist).
This program is GATE approved and the sum of TT $10,000.00 will be contributed towards students’ tuition fees each year. Overall, the GATE contribution is expected to be TT $20,000.00 for the two year program.
All cheques are to be made payable to the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teacher’s Association.
Outstanding fees
Students with outstanding fees owing to the Mount will not be permitted to register, to receive transcripts, and Grades will not be issued nor will be permitted to participate in the graduation, or receive their parchments.
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Registration
Students who have been accepted to the Mount and have met their financial obligations are eligible to register for courses. Eligible students are required to fill and sign the Program Registration Form. These forms will be available through the On-site Coordinator who will collect and forward the forms to the Mount.
Program registration forms are used to maintain a current student file on academic activity and progress. Failure to submit a program registration form will result in student not being registered, unable to receive grades and eventual ineligibility to graduate due to missing program requirements.
Courses
The program consists of two types of course delivery schedules:
- Work shops
- Institutes
Transcripts
A student transcript is the record of academic work undertaken and results obtained while at the Mount. Transcripts are prepared and released upon the written request only. When requesting a transcript, students must include their first and last name, student number and mailing address.
Fax: 902.457.6498
Email: msvu.ca
Students can also access their unofficial transcript on Webadvisor.
Graduation
Although advice is readily available on request, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they meet the program requirements. When students are nearing the end of their program they should submit a filled in Intention to Graduate Form, also available from the On-site Coordinator along with the graduation fee. The forms will be collected and sent to the Mount to be processed by the Registrars Office.
Intention to Graduate deadlines.
Spring Graduation - November 15th
Fall Graduation - July 15th
Students who have applied to graduate will receive a Graduation pack from the Mount in the mail. This package will also be made available on-line.
Students with financial arrears will not be able to graduate until they have fulfilled their financial obligation to the Mount..
Contact Information in Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago Institute for Teacher Advancement
Program Coordinator
Joyanne De Four Babb
Telephone: 868.663.2738 / 645.2134 / 645.3825 / 868.706.9930 (mobile)
Fax: 868.662.1813
Email gmail.com
Mailing address:
Trinidad and Tobago Institute for Teacher Advancement
C/O Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association
Cor. Southern Main Road and Fowler Street
Curepe, Trinidad W.I
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