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

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Red Student IconStart Term
Summer Semester

Red Book IconProgram Type
Coursework, Internships, & Optional Project

Red Calendar IconSchedule
Full-Time/Part-Time

Red Clipboard IconCredits
60 Credits

Red Clock IconDuration (Full-Time)
2 years (5 semesters)

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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.听MATL students benefit from learning through engaging coursework and practical experiential learning during two school-based internships. Moreover, 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): English Language Arts 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 Qu茅bec 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 (51 credits)


  • EDEC 550 Indigenizing Pedagogy&Curriclm 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

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

  • EDEC 620 Meanings of Literacy 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 Intrdctry 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 508 Critical Educational Praxis 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

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

  • EDTL 601 Student Engmnt & Lrng Environs 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 604 Techniqs for Planning & Assmt 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 Neurodiversity and Learning 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 629 Appl Mth:Tch Sec Eng Lang Arts 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDTL 630 AdvAppl Mth:Tch Sec Eng LngArt 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Complementary Courses (9 credits)

9 credits selected from one of the following two streams:


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

  • EDTL 508 Critical Educational Praxis 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Independent Research Stream


  • EDER 633 Project 1 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


3 credits selected from:


  • EDEM 690 Research Methods: Theo & Pract 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

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


Course-Based Stream

3 credits selected from:


  • 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


6 credits to be chosen from among 500-level or 600-level department course offerings to be determined by the student鈥檚 area of study. Courses in other departments may be taken upon approval by the department graduate coordinator or director.



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

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    Applicant Eligibility

    Applicants should meet the following requirements:

    1. Possess an undergraduate degree.
    2. Have 45 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 45-credit minimum requirement in their discipline.听Courses listed must be at the 200 level or higher (i.e. no Foundation-level courses) and having received a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or higher, per 91社区 standards.听 These credits may be taken as part of a degree or as an independent/special student.听听It is preferable to have all 45 credits completed prior to the start of the MATL program. Applicants missing up to, but not exceeding, 6 discipline-specific credits may be conditionally accepted into the MATL program with the听completion听of missing credits being a condition of听program completion. Failure to complete outstanding听discipline-specific credits in the beginning of the program may result in听a deferral of the first听internship听placement and could听result听in a听 significant delay in program completion.听
    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.
    Admission decisions for graduate programs at 91社区 are holistic with many factors are taken into consideration in the admission decision, including academic credentials and grades.听The eligibility requirements outline the minimum requirements for admission to the MATL program at 91社区. 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.听Please keep in mind that meeting the minimum admissions requirements does not guarantee admission.

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    Required Documents
    • A current working CV
    • A personal statement. 2 page maximum
    • A completed听Self-Assessment Grid for English Language Arts听(PDF-Fillable version听or听Word version) NB, Grids must be typed and not hand written
    • A copy of your听unofficial transcripts听from all previous university level studies (undergraduate and graduate, including exchanges with other institutions, even if the credits appear on your home institution transcript).听 Official transcripts are required after the students is 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.听 An email request will be generated prompting referees to upload their letter directly to uApply.

    • English Language Proficiency Requirement听(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) 鈥� total score of 92 with a minimum score of 22 each for the Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading sections.听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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