Why Choose the Master of Teaching Program?
Teaching excellence and scholarly research are the mutually reinforcing pillars of the Master of Teaching program. The program prepares candidates to become outstanding teachers and leaders who consult, critique, create, and mobilize educational research. As a community, our faculty, students and graduates share a deep commitment to all learners and the building of a more just, equitable and sustainable world.
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, aboriginal 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.
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.
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.
Scholarships and Awards
Master of Teaching students are eligible to apply for numerous internal and external scholarship and award opportunities
