Graduate Diploma in Education (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Studies)
Program Information
This Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Studies (CTLS) program provides opportunities for students to investigate pertinent issues in these interrelated areas from a variety of perspectives: philosophical, historical, social, cultural, cognitive, and technological. The conceptual bases of curriculum, teaching, and learning are explored and analysed along with related examples of historical and current policies and practices. The program encourages the development of broad-based insights into issues related to these areas through an emphasis on critical inquiry and reflective practice. It supports students in the development and enhancement of research capabilities and professional expertise and practice.
The Graduate Diploma (CTLS) provides students with an opportunity to further study and expand their knowledge in this area.
Program Requirements
Students for the Graduate Diploma are required to complete any four courses in the CTLS suite of courses.
Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma program may request transfer to the Master of Education (CTLS) prior to graduation.
Students holding the Graduate Diploma in Education (CTLS) and accepted to the M.Ed (CTLS) program will complete up to 12 fewer credit hours dependent upon the chosen program route and the completion date of the Diploma.
Program of Study
Graduate Diploma in Education (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Studies)
12 credit hours
- Deferral Requests. Students accepted to programs without caps on enrollment (Curriculum, Teaching & Learning Studies, Educational Leadership Studies, Educational Technology & Post-Secondary Studies), are advised that the graduate office does not accept deferral requests unless there are extenuating circumstances and supporting documentation. In such cases, a maximum of one deferral for one semester may be granted. Files will be kept for a one year period, which enable students to ask to be reconsidered for a competition within that timeframe at no additional cost. Students accepted to the Counselling Psychology program (because of the cap on enrollment), under extenuating circumstances only, may also be granted one deferral.
- Confirmation of Work Experience. Students are required to submit an official letter from the school district office/employer verifying work experience. This letter should indicate total number of teaching days accumulated, as a minimum of two years of teaching (or related) experience is recommended for admission for most programs. Please have this information forwarded to the School of Graduate Studies by the deadline date.
- Educational Leave. If you are considering applying for educational leave in order to pursue a Master of Education program, you should first apply to the program. If you are not granted educational leave, but are accepted to the program, you can commence your studies on a part-time basis.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applicaiton to the Graduate Diploma in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Studies) program is August 15 for Winter semester (January), or February 1 and the program start date is September (Fall semester) for domestic applicants. International applications accepted February 1 for a Fall semester start. Please refer to application submission deadlines.
Program Cost
Please refer to Graduate Tuition and Fees for general information and the School of Graduate Studies Minimum Expense form for detailed tuition, special fee, and other program cost information.
Interested?
Students are required to apply online to have information formally assessed. Applications and official supporting documents are to be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies by the application deadline. Complete detailed application packages are expected by the deadline date. Applications may be submitted online by following the process outlined at School of Graduate Studies-Application Package.
For admission inquiries for Graduate Programs :
Faculty of Education, Office of Academic Programs
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL A1B 3X8
Graduate Admissions Email: edgradadmiss@mun.ca
Telephone: (709) 864-8587