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Master of Arts Teaching and Learning (MATL): English Language Arts (Non-Thesis)

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Summer Semester (May 1 start)

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Coursework & Internships

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Red Clipboard IconCredits
60 Credits

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2 yrs/5 consecutive semesters Full-Time

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Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

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. (Note that the department can not pre-assess prior credits for prospective students; this process happens only after applications are submitted.)

Incoming students are expected to have a passion for English Language Arts 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. Students can customize their program by pursuing the Independent Research Stream or the Course-Based Stream. As an MATL student, you will have the opportunity to curate a professional e-portfolio to showcase your skills, preparing you for future employment. Successful program completion earns graduates a recommendation for teacher certification from the Quebec Ministry of Education.

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Details from the Course Catalogue

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Applicant Eligibility

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

  1. Possess an undergraduate degree.
  2. Have 30 discipline-specific credits at the university level. Applicants must complete the English Language Arts Self-Assessment Grid to self-assess whether their background meets the 30-credit minimum requirement in their discipline.Courses listed must be at the 200 level or higher (i.e. no Foundation-level courses) and having received a grade of “C” or higher, per 鶹ýվ standards. These credits may be taken as part of a degree or as an independent/special student.It is preferable to have all 30 credits completed prior to the start of the MATL program. At the Admissions Committee discretion, applicants missing up to, but not exceeding, 6 discipline-specific credits may be conditionally accepted into the MATL program. Thecompletionof missing credits is a condition ofprogram completion. Students who have not completed the outstandingdiscipline-specific credits in the beginning of the program may result ina deferral of the firstinternshipplacement and couldresultin a significant delay in program completion.
  3. Have a 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 counsellor, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth leader, etc.

Please review this list carefully, as you must meet all of the minimum requirements in order to be considered for acceptance.

Application Process & Required Documents

All applications are done through. The application steps and instructional video are on the University'sFuture Graduate Students website. The following documents must be part of your application: (Note that all uploaded documents to the portal must be in PDF format.)

  1. A completeapplication form(accompanied by your application fee payment).
  2. A current working CV/resume
  3. A personal statement (two-page maximum)
  4. A completedSelf-Assessment Grid for English Language Arts. Grids must be typed and not hand written.
  5. A copy of yourunofficial transcriptsfrom all previous university level studies (undergraduate and graduate, including exchanges with other institutions, even if the credits appear on your home institution transcript).
  6. 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 your application portal.
  7. English Language Proficiency Requirement for International Students (if applicable; see link).Note that the Department reserves the right to evaluate the applicant's language proficiency at the time of application. The MATL program reserves the right to require an additional English Language Proficiency Test set by the University.
  • 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.

Application Deadlines
Complete applications must be received by the dates indicated below for Summer Admission:

  • Permanent Resident Applicants: November 15
  • International Applicants: November 1

What to Expect After Submitting your Application
Recommended candidates will receive a "Recommendation of Acceptance" email by April, confirming that their application has been reviewed and is being transmitted to 鶹ýվ's Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS). Successful candidates will be contacted via email with an official offer of admission. Candidates are then required to confirm their acceptance via their . Kindly note that acceptance deferrals will require new students to begin their program during the next Summer Semester (with classes starting in May). Specific instructions will be outlined in your letter of admission.
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