Why Choose the Master of Teaching Program?
The Master of Teaching program combines teaching excellence with scholarly research to prepare the next generation of educators and leaders. Candidates gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage with educational research and apply it in real classrooms and communities. Guided by a vibrant learning community of faculty, students, and alumni, the program fosters a deep commitment to inclusive education, social responsibility, and meaningful change, equipping graduates to teach, lead, and contribute to a more just, equitable, and sustainable future for all learners.
Earn a Master's Degree
Earn a Master's degree, instead of a Bachelor’s degree, with your teacher certification. Upon completion of program, you will be qualified to teach in Ontario Schools or apply for admission to doctoral studies.
Exceptional courses
Enjoy courses that explore all aspects of teaching, including special education, indigenous education, equity and diversity issues, educational technology, child development, environmental education and more.
Research-informed practice
Learn what research tells us about best teaching practices. Visit our MT Research website for more information.
Highly qualified instructors
Our instructors have strong academic and professional qualifications. Virtually all of our instructors have Ph.D or Ed.D degrees in education.
Cohort-based learning
Our program is organized in professional learning communities called cohorts.
Accessible faculty
We have a caring and dedicated administrative team, and an open door policy among faculty.
Opportunities to specialize
After your first year, you will choose an "area" of specialization where you can take additional courses and develop even deeper expertise.
Professional community
Become part of a cohesive professional community while you study to be a teacher and obtain a Master’s level degree.
Academic Programs
The Master of Teaching program is one of the premier teacher education programs in Canada, combining graduate studies with teacher certification.
Master of Teaching
The Master of Teaching (MT) program uniquely combines teacher qualification with advanced study and research, providing you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on classroom experience needed to become a certified educator and make a meaningful impact in schools.
Master of Teaching Combined Degree Program
The Master of Teaching Combined Degree program lets undergraduates begin graduate study early, combining teacher qualification with advanced theory and research, and giving you the knowledge, skills, and classroom experience to become a certified educator.
My time in CTL has been incredibly rewarding—working alongside amazing people in the Master of Teaching Program, taking on leadership roles, and engaging deeply with the community has helped me grow as a leader, educator, and advocate for meaningful change in education.
Graduate Research
As part of the MT graduate program, you will be exposed to educational research across a wide variety of educational disciplines and specializations.
Practicum (Practice Teaching)
The practicum component of the MT program will provide you with an opportunity to develop your skills as a teacher in a variety of classrooms and learning situations.
Scholarships and Awards
Master of Teaching students are eligible to apply for numerous internal and external scholarship and award opportunities
