Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy (Online/Hybrid Cohort)
Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy (Online/Hybrid Cohort) Overview
In 2025, the Online/Hybrid Cohort option will be replaced by the new MEd field in School Leadership in Diverse Contexts (also online and part-time).
Are you an aspiring or current educational leader looking to further develop your knowledge of policy, leadership, change and social diversity in and for the PK-12 education system? This may be the place for you.
The Educational Leadership and Policy Program is excited to offer the 2024 Master of Education Online/Hybrid cohort. Designed to increase accessibility for students living in Ontario and beyond, this cohort allows students to earn an MEd degree entirely or partially online. Students complete one course per term and move through the program as a group.
This program is for those interested in exploring questions of leadership, policy, change and social diversity in schools, and linking theory to practice in their own work environments. It equips practitioners with the knowledge and skills to engage in – and critique – approaches to leadership and policy in the elementary and secondary school system.
The academic rigour and practical utility of this program are enhanced by an approach that is designed for an online learning community. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn with others located in a wide variety of contexts.
The 2024 cohort begins September 2024 and normally lasts 10 sessions (until approximately December 2027).
In 2025, the Online/Hybrid Cohort option will be replaced by the new MEd field in School Leadership in Diverse Contexts (also online and part-time).
For detailed information about the program, please consult the School of Graduate Studies Calendar.
At a Glance
Study Options
Part-time (10 sessions)
Funding and Tuition
For current information about tuition fees, funding, and financial support, visit Tuition & Financial Support.
Deadlines
In 2025, the Online/Hybrid Cohort option will be replaced by the new MEd field in School Leadership in Diverse Contexts (also online and part-time).
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Why I Chose Leadership, Adult & Higher Education
Shahidul Islam (Master of Education 2020)
"If you are looking to analyze and address real-world problems in education, OISE is the place. At Leadership, Adult & Higher Education I developed my research skills and contributed to literature and policy that benefits schools and communities across the globe."
Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
Please visit the OISE Admissions website for detailed information about the application process, including general minimum admission requirements and supporting documents.
Program-Specific Information (Minimum Admission Requirements)
- Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies.
- An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.
Required Supporting Documents
All applicants must submit:
- Transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended.
- Resumé that provides clear and complete information about the applicant's work or field experience related to their proposed studies.
- Two letters of reference. Whenever possible, one should be written by an educational professional for whom the applicant has worked. The second should be by a referee who can attest to the applicant's academic ability.
- Answers to faculty admissions questions (applicants are to answer each question in an essay format).
Program Information
2024 Cohort Schedule
| Session | Course |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | Introduction to Educational Leadership and Policy (LHA1040H, online) |
| Winter 2025 | Research Literacy in Educational Leadership and Policy (LHA1004H, online) |
| Spring/Summer 2025 | Elective course |
| Fall 2025 | Social and Policy Contexts of Schooling (LHA1041H, online) |
| Winter 2026 | Educational Leadership and Diversity (LHA1042H, online) |
| Spring/Summer 2026 | Elective course |
| Fall 2026 | School Program Development and Implementation (LHA1016H, online) |
| Winter 2027 | Issues in Policy, Leadership, Change and Social Diversity in Schools (LHA1050H, online) |
| Spring/Summer 2027 | Elective Course |
| Fall 2027 | Elective Course |
Note: Part-time students (such as online cohort students) can take no more than 1 half-course in the ‘spring/summer term’ (i.e., one in the May/June session OR one in the July/August session).
If you wish to take more than 1 half-course, you will need to contact the Registrar’s Office to change your status to full-time for the summer.
There is no thesis or major research paper requirement; students wishing to go on to doctoral work should discuss their options with the Program Coordinator.
Faculty in the Educational Leadership & Policy program have multi-disciplinary teaching and research expertise in a wide range of fields.
Our faculty's expertise includes, but is not limited to:
- Educational policy analysis and program evaluation
- Whole system reforms
- International comparisons of educational equity
- Socio-economic disparities in academic achievement
- Large-scale data analysis
- intersections of law and education
- School administration, philosophy and theory
- Critical democracy and educational leadership issues
Questions about the 2024 Master of Education (Online/Hybrid) Cohort?
Administrative questions about admission to future MEd cohorts:
Email: lhae.admissions@utoronto.ca
Administrative questions for current MEd students:
Email: lhae.masters@utoronto.ca
Academic questions for current or prospective students:
Dr. Karen Acton karen.acton@utoronto.ca
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