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The Institute of Child Study
45 Walmer Road, Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5R 2X2
Tel. 416.934.4526
Fax. 416.978.6485


The MA in Child Study and Education

Two-Year Program 

On successful completion of the two-year program, students are awarded the MA in Child Study and Education by the University of Toronto. Students who are Canadian citizens, or permanent residents of Canada or who are entitled to obtain employment in Canada as a teacher and who meet all requirements of the program, are recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for an Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification.This qualifies the holder to teach in the Primary and Junior divisions of Ontario schools. Graduating candidates will also be recommended for Part 1 of the three-session Qualification in Primary Education and will be eligible for Part 2 of the Primary Education Qualification after completing a year of successful teaching as attested by the appropriate supervisory officer.

One-Year Program

This program is offered only to students who hold a two-year Diploma in Child Study from the University of Toronto with concentration in Early Childhood, and otherwise meet admission requirements for the MA.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold an appropriate four year University of Toronto bachelor's degree, or its equivalent from a recognized university. High academic standing is required, equivalent to a Univeristy of Toronto mid-B or better, normally demonstrated by the average grade in the final year or over senior courses. In addition, candidates are expected to have had experience working with groups of children, preferably in responsible positions.

Applications and Information Requests should be addressed to:

Fax: 416.323.9964
Email: gradstudy@oise.utoronto.ca


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