Experience Canada’s only Reformed Christian Master of Education program! Redeemer’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) prepares Christian educators to lead with purpose in teaching and administrative roles in schools, churches and not-for-profits.
The two-year, part-time program is designed to fit seamlessly around students’ professional lives, beginning with a community-building, in-person summer residency followed by online instruction. With research and course-based tracks enabling students to orient their studies around their goals, graduates of the M.Ed. can prepare for the next stage of their educational careers, be it leadership roles, instructional specialization or doctoral studies in education.
In a small, 25-person learning cohort, students work closely with faculty mentors and classmates, participating in group discussions and virtual activities that emphasize the significance of personhood, place and community in education. Rooted in a distinctly Christian tradition, the courses will help students consider their professional practices and leadership abilities through a lens of Christian service, discipleship and care, challenging them to reflect the character of Jesus Christ in work environments to which they are called.
Program Highlights
- Enjoy fully integrated spiritual and academic development
- Experience Canada’s only Reformed Christian M.Ed. program
- Finish your degree in two years and work while you study part-time
- Learn from faculty with experience as practitioners and administrators
- Connect with your cohort at the introductory in-person summer residency (July 6-10)
- Complete your coursework online (asynchronous and synchronous)
- Choose from the research-intensive or course-based track
Program Details
- Start: Summer term (July)
- Intake opens: October 1
- First consideration date: January 15
- Application deadline: April 30
- Format: Part-time only
- Length: Two years*
- Modality: Required in-person summer residency and virtual coursework
- Terms: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
*All M.Ed. students must maintain the status of continuous enrolment from the point of initial registration to the completion of the program. The program is designed to be completed over two years; students must complete the program within five years of the start date of their first course.
Admissions and Deadlines
Admission Requirements for Master of Education
- The students, faculty and staff at www.ÑÇÖÞÉ« constitute a Christian community called to encourage one another to lives of faithful obedience to Jesus Christ. An applicant must demonstrate a sincere interest in further discipleship in their personal Christian faith through the statement of intent that is submitted as part of their application.
- Any four-year undergraduate degree with a cumulative B+ minimum cumulative GPA; OR any three-year undergraduate degree with a B.Ed., minimum B cumulative GPA
- Demonstrated proficiency in English by having satisfied one of the requirements
International transcripts must be submitted through for a document-by-document evaluation.
Consideration may be given on a case-by-case basis to candidates who do not meet the published academic requirements but have an exceptionally strong application.
Language Requirements
All students are required to be proficient in the English language. Students are required to hold a degree from an accredited English medium university in an English-speaking country, with a minimum of two years of full-time study at that university. Students who hold a degree outside of this requirement need to complete an English proficiency test:
- TOEFL test score of 100 (iBT) – see page 16 of our academic calendar for a detailed scoring breakdown
- IELTS band score of 7.0
- CAEL test score of 70
How to Apply
- Begin your application
- Complete the M.Ed. application checklist
- Accept your offer of admission
Application Checklist
- Complete Application: Complete your application at redeemer.ca/apply/graduate. There is a $90 application fee.
- Contact References: Provide the names and contact information of one professional or academic reference, and one personal reference. Referees will be asked to fill in an online reference form on the applicant’s behalf.
- Submit a Statement of Intent: Express in 800-1000 words how your participation in the M.Ed. program may meet your goals for personal and/or professional growth, including participation in a Reformed Christian learning environment, as well as sharing the research questions you intend to explore in the program.
- Submit Transcripts: Request and submit up-to-date and official transcripts from your post-secondary institution(s). Transcripts must come directly from the institution to Redeemer by fax, mail or email (gradadmissions@redeemer.ca).
Application Deadlines
| January 15, 2026 | Deadline to apply with early consideration |
| April 30, 2026 | Final deadline to apply |
| February-May | Rolling admission decisions |
| June 1, 2026 | First payment due |
| July 1, 2026 | Summer term intake |
Courses
In the part-time program, students complete one course per term, beginning with five foundation courses common to all tracks and streams. In year two, students’ courses diversify based on their choice of track and stream specialization.
Course Schedule
Year One Course Schedule
| Year One — Summer | In-person, week-long summer residency (July 6-10) |
| Year One — Summer | EDU 510 – The Nature and Purpose of Education (3 credits) |
| Year One — Fall | EDU 520 – To Know, Teach, and Lead as You are Known (3 credits) |
| Year One — Winter | EDU 530 – Mind, Brain Science, & Learning (3 credits) |
| Year One — Spring | EDU 540 – Humanity, Technology, and the Future of Education (3 credits) |
Year Two Course Schedule (Research Track)
| Year Two — Summer | EDU 550 – Introduction to Educational Research (3 credits) |
| Year Two — Fall | EDU 590 Major Research Project Proposal (3 credits) |
| Year Two — Winter & Spring | EDU 591 Major Research Project (6 credits) |
Year Two Course Schedule (Course-Based Track)
| Year Two — Summer | EDU 550 – Introduction to Educational Research (3 credits) |
| Year Two — Fall | Leadership or Educator Elective (3 credits) |
| Year Two — Winter | Leadership or Educator Elective (3 credits) |
| Year Two — Spring | EDU 593 – Leadership or Educator Culminating Capstone Project (3 credits) |
Introductory Summer Residency
The M.Ed. begins with a mandatory week-long, in-person residency on Redeemer’s campus in Ancaster, Ontario. During this week, students get to know their faculty and cohort through orientation activities, in-person instruction, shared meals and recreational activities. This week is critical in establishing a foundation of mutual trust and respect and rooting continuing online learning in Christian community.
Track Options
The M.Ed. offers two unique tracks to help students meet their educational goals. Students request their preferred track in the winter term of their first year of studies.
Research Track
Students’ second year will focus on the development of a research proposal and completion of a major research paper. Students will explore various education research methods and conduct educational research on a personally or professionally relevant topic in education. Students work one-on-one with a faculty supervisor throughout the research process and learn to translate their knowledge for relevant audiences. This track prepares students for specialized leadership roles, administration opportunities, and doctoral-level studies in education.
Course-Based Track
In second year, students will begin two elective courses related to their vocation as leaders or educators. These streams are intended to allow students flexibility as they seek to grow in their knowledge and their ability to serve their learning communities. Students’ course-based inquiry culminates in a Capstone Project that integrates their learning in the program and applies it to a personal/professional education context. Upon graduation, students in this track will be equipped for advanced leadership opportunities, specialization and administrative opportunities in education.
- Leadership Stream: Explore special topics relevant to educational leaders and administrators in a variety of contexts.
- Educator Stream: Develop in-depth knowledge applicable to a wide range of teaching environments.
Career Opportunities
What can you do with a Master of Education?
Graduate-level preparation in education opens up roles and advancement opportunities in public and private educational institutions, from preschool through post-secondary. During their studies, M.Ed. students develop advanced research, analytical and communication skills that prepare them for meaningful careers in professional and executive training, policy development, academic research and not-for-profit organizations.
Potential Career Paths
- Principals and vice-principals
- School administrator
- Curriculum developer
- Corporate trainer
- Education policy specialist
- Educational researcher
- Public health educator
Career Support Services
- Individualized career advising: Planning services relevant to a variety of occupational pathways.
- Networking events: Career fairs, information sessions, and workshops featuring employers and alumni working in fields relevant to M.Ed. graduates.
- Career resources: Including career exploration, networking, job searching, and continuing education.
- Graduate support: Career-relevant activities and resources to better prepare students for their career planning and decision-making.
Costs and Financial Aid
Tuition
| Cost per course (8 courses) | $1,983.80 per course* |
| One-time student fees | $500.00 |
| Total program tuition and fees | $16,370.40 |
| Additional residency expenses (if applicable) | -On campus accommodations (est. $150/night) -Travel to campus -Daily dinners (Breakfast and lunch are included) |
| Total program tuition and fees for Inaugural Class | $14,370.40 |
*Costs listed are for the 2026-27 academic year and are subject to change in future years.
Financial Aid
All students accepted to the inaugural class of M.Ed. students will receive a scholarship of $2,000 to be credited toward their first year in the program.
The M.Ed. is not currently eligible for nationally or provincially-funded student aid programs.
Faculty
Students planning to pursue the research track will find a faculty supervisor to guide them through their major research project. All M.Ed. students will interact with the following faculty members of Redeemer’s School of Education:
