Admission Requirements and Application Process for the MA in Child Study and Education
Application Deadline: December 3, 2012
Admissions:
Academic requirements
- Academic preparation equivalent to a University of Toronto four year Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of a mid-B average in the final year of the Bachelor's degree (or third year if applying during the fourth year)
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Note: if you haven't already completed a course in child development in your undergraduate studies, you will be required to take one as an elective before graduating
Professional experience requirements
- Experience working with groups of children, preferably in paid positions
- Applicants may be called in for an interview
- Transcripts: Official transcripts of an academic record from each and every university that you attended
- Letters of Reference: Two supporting letters of reference - one academic and one professional
- Resume: Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- List of all experiences working with children: For each experience include the duration and whether it was on a paid or a volunteer basis (this can be included at the end of your resume)
- Statement of Intent: Include information about your prior work with children and your research interests
upon admission to the program
- Criminal Record Check: You will be required to obtain a Full Disclosure Vulnerable Sector Police Check in order to conduct your practicum and internship. Instructions will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
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Change of Name: Photocopy of a certificate of change of name, if applicable.
NOTE: Documentation in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by an official transcript.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Our program does accept international applicants, but please be aware of the following issues before applying:
- your facility with the English language,
- financial implications for international students, and
- where you see yourself teaching in the future
The section of OISE’s website entitled Information for International Applicants provides specific information and helpful resources:
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ro/Graduate_Admissions/Application_Steps/Prepare_Your_Application/Info_for_International_Applicants.html
To confirm that your degree meets the minimum standard for admission, please refer to the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies listing of international degree equivalencies: http://portal.sgs.utoronto.ca/current/admission/intdegequiv.asp?#country
If your degree is not listed here, you may wish to email an inquiry to OISE’s Registrar’s Office: gradstudy.oise@utoronto.ca
Among other requirements, the Ontario College of Teachers specifies that non-Canadian citizens must submit photocopies of the following to obtain teacher certification:
- Canadian Employment Authorization:
-a valid work permit issued by the federal government indicating you are not restricted from working in a school environment OR…
-both sides of your Permanent Resident Card or Record of Landing Form
- Social Insurance Number
Application Process:
Applications are on-line at:
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ro/Graduate_Admissions/index.html
OISE/UT, Office of the Registrar
Graduate Studies Admission Unit
252 Bloor Street West, Room 4-485
Toronto, ON M5S 1V6
Telephone: 416.978-1682
E-mail: gradstudy.oise@utoronto.ca