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Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL): Social Science (Non-Thesis)

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Education Building

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Summer Semester

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Coursework and Internships

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Red Clipboard IconCredits
60 Credits

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2 years (5 semesters)

 

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL) in English Language Arts offers a comprehensive pathway to Quebec teacher certification at the secondary school level, tailored for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in a Ministry of Education-identified teachable subject area. Incoming students are expected to have a passion for social science and an undergraduate background related to the subject matter.

MATL students benefit from learning through engaging coursework and practical experiential learning during two school-based internships. It is strongly recommended that students applying to this program should be comfortable teaching in French during their school placements, as most local high schools provide social science instruction in French.

Students undertake an independent Capstone Research Project and curate a professional e-portfolio to showcase their skills, preparing them for future employment. Successful program completion earns graduates a recommendation for teacher certification from the Quebec Ministry of Education.

 

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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching and Learning (Non-Thesis): Social Sciences Option(60 Credits)

    Offered by:Integrated Studies in Ed
    Degree:Master of Arts

Program Requirement:

The M.A. in Teaching and Learning Program is a 60-credit, post-graduate degree leading to teacher certification. It is comprised of 45 credits of coursework, coupled with 15 credits (minimum of 735 hours) of internship. This professional program leads to teacher certification to those already holding an undergraduate degree in a teachable subject area identified by the Quebec Ministry of Education. The program, which targets those with formal and/or non-formal teaching experience, begins with mandatory courses in the Summer term. The specific course sequence and progression leads students to complete the program in five consecutive terms on a full-time basis. The program must be completed within three years. Alternatively, the program can be followed on a part-time basis, in which case all program requirements must be completed within five years. Throughout the MATL, emphasis will be on the demonstration of mastery of the Québec Ministry of Education professional competencies. Upon completion, students are recommended to the Quebec Ministry of Education for certification.

Note: The Quebec Ministry of Education requires that all students pass the English Exam for Teacher Certification (EETC) prior to taking EDIN 610 Internship 1.

Required Courses (48 credits)


  • EDEC 612 Digital Media and Learning 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEM 609 Critical Perspect Ed Theo&Res 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDIN 610 Internship 1 7 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDIN 620 Internship 2. 8 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPS 600 Intro. Professional Seminar 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPS 610 Professional Seminar 1 2 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPS 620 Professional Seminar 2 1 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 500 Appl of Ed Psyc Across Class 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 515 Engl Exam for Teacher Cert
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 601 Cross-Curric. Teaching Methods 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 604 Techniques for Assessment 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 607 Language and Policy in QC Ed. 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 609 Diverse Learners 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 633 Appl Mth:Tch So Sci in Sec Sch 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 640 Teacher Inq & Action Research 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Complementary Courses (12 credits)

3 credits selected from (in accordance with second specialization in Geography or Ethics & Religious Culture):


  • EDTL 612 AdvApplMth:Teach ERC in SecSch 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 634 AdvApplMth:Tch SoSci in SecSch 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


3 credits selected from:


  • EDEC 648 Hist Knowledge & Social Change 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDER 626 Theory&Praxis of Cult&Citzshp 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


3 credits selected from:


  • EDER 600 Globalization, Educ. & Change 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 508 Critical Infls. on Ed. Praxis 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


3 credits selected from:


  • EDER 609 Educ. & Philosophical Thought 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDER 615 Intro to PhilosophyofEducation 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 506 Philosophy of Education 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


For more information, see Programs, Courses and University Regulations.

 

Eligibility (Admission Criteria)
  1. Possess an undergraduate degree.
  2. A completed Social Science- Geography Self-Assessment Grid or the Social Science- Culture & Citizenship in Québec Self-Assessment Grid (Please note: Grids must be typed and not hand written)

    Courses listed must be at the 200 level or higher (no Foundation level courses) and you must have received a grade of “C” or higher, per McGill standard. These credits may be taken as part of a degree or as an independent/special student. Note that it is preferable to have all 45 credits of background completed prior to the start of the MATL program. Applicants missing up to, but not exceeding, 6 discipline-specific credits may be accepted into the MATL program. The completion of missing credits will be consider a condition of program completion. Students are strongly encouraged to complete outstanding discipline-specific credits prior to the start of the MATL program. In exceptional circumstances, students may be allowed to complete outstanding discipline-specific credits during the MATL program; however these credits should be completed prior to beginning the subject-area specific methods course. Failure to complete outstanding discipline-specific credits may result is a deferral of the first internship placement. This deferral will result in a significant delay in the students program completion.
  3. Have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies.
  4. Experience working/volunteering in formal/informal education or youth sector. Informal teaching experience includes, but is not limited to, camp counselor, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, etc.

    Admission decisions for graduate programs at McGill are holistic, meaning that many factors are taken into consideration in the admission decision, including academic credentials and grades. The eligibility requirements outline the minimum requirements for admission to the MATL program at McGill. These minimum requirements apply to both Canadian and international candidates. Please review the list carefully, as you must meet all of the minimum requirements in order to be considered for acceptance. Keep in mind that meeting the minimum admissions requirements does not guarantee your admission.

 

Application Process & Required Documents

 

Application Deadlines

November 1st for International applicants and November 15 for Canadian and Permanent Resident applicants

 

Supporting Documents
  • A current working CV
  • A personal statement. 2 page maximum.
  • A completed Social Science- Geography Self-Assessment Grid or the Social Science- Culture & Citizenship in Québec Self-Assessment Grid (Please note: Grids must be typed and not hand written)
  • A copy of your unofficial transcripts from all previous university level studies (undergraduate and graduate, including exchanges with other institutions, even if the credits appear on your home institution transcript). Official transcripts are required after you are officially admitted to the program.
  • Two letters of recommendation, one from a university-level instructor and the second from a professional who has supervised you in a formal or informal education or youth sector position (if you have experience working in a formal school setting, one letter must be from a school/school board administrator qualified to assess your professional qualities). You will be prompted to provide the names and contact information of your referees in uApply. An email request will be generated prompting referees to upload their letter of recommendation directly to uApply.
  • English Language Proficiency Requirement (if applicable): Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the institutional language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must meet one of the following English proficiency criteria:
  • IELTS with a minimum overall band of 7.0; with a minimum Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading score of 7.0; or
  • TOEFL:iBT (Internet-based test) – total score of 92 with a minimum score of 22 each for the Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading sections. N.B. Applicants are required to submit their scores electronically.
  • The Department reserves the right to evaluate the applicant's language proficiency before initial registration and at the time of application.
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