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The “foundations of education” are three distinct scholarly traditions of practice – philosophy of education, history of education, and sociology of education – that inform education and conceptualize frameworks for education research.
Sociologists of education study social phenomena such as racism and homophobia and how they exist in and are affected by formal and informal educational contexts.
Historians of education research documents and artifacts of value to our understanding of past educational practices and their influence today.
Philosophers of education analyze key educational concepts such as ‘teaching’ and ‘authority’ and make significant distinctions in educational policy-making and practice.
Here are three suggested areas of study in Foundations at Mount Saint Vincent University, each built around core course offerings:
Once you are admitted to the program, you will work with the Program Coordinator to design a program plan that will focus on one of these areas or another area of study in the field of Educational Foundations.
$20,845
| Cost of living | 1 person | $7,260 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $7,993 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $12,852 |
Students conditionally admitted to a graduate program of study, who have an IELTS score between 6.5 and 6.9 or the equivalent, will be required to successfully complete the Graduate Preparatory Program (GPP).
The GPP is designed to ensure that incoming graduate students have a high level of English language proficiency and a strong orientation to Canadian academic culture.
The GPP consists of an intensive term-long 15 hour/week program offered by the International Education Centre (IEC) and an undergraduate academic course.
The course is determined by the Graduate Admissions Committee for the student’s intended program of study and indicated on the student’s data form. This course is normally taken concurrently with the IEC program.
Students admitted to the Master of Education or Master of Arts in Education programs will possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum average of B (GPA 3.0).
Both MEd and MA candidates are required to write a short essay outlining their reasons for wanting to undertake graduate study in Educational Foundations. Academic referees should evaluate a student’s writing, research, and critical analysis skills.
MA candidates should demonstrate advanced research and writing competencies. Candidates may be asked to submit academic writing samples to verify adequate preparation for MA work.
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