Overview

About the program

This Child Study and Education program offers students the opportunity to extend and expand their knowledge and expertise in two major and interrelated domains:

Special Education (e.g., policy, perspectives, contexts and pedagogy)
Security, Child and Youth Wellbeing (child and teacher mental health, resilience, learning environments, prevention and intervention and equity).

Through applying a child study lens to the study of these domains, students at the University of Toronto will be empowered to become change agents in education and bring about systematic change in organizations and communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development and Learning
Social-Emotional Development and Application
Family Relationships with Early Childhood Services and Schools
Children's Theory of Mind
Play and Education
Perspectives on Executive Functions in Education: From Theory to Practice
Psychology and Education of Children and Adolescents with Behaviour Disorders
Child Abuse: Intervention and Prevention
Preventative Interventions for Children at Risk
Adolescent Mental Health: An Examination of Risk and Resilience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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93

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education Childhood Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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93

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree: an MA or MEd degree in Education (for example, Master of Arts in Child Study and Education, Master of Education degree, Master of Teaching degree) with high academic standing (equivalent to a B+ or better) from a recognized university.
Applicants with master’s degrees in other disciplines may be eligible to apply for admission, but may have to complete additional courses in developmental psychology and/or child study.
Letter of Intent, and a letter from an employer supporting the potential candidate’s goals and ability to conduct their applied research within the school or community setting is required.
Normally applicants will have in-depth work experience (i.e., normally a minimum of 3 years of current or recent work experience) in an education-related field within a school or community setting.
An interview may be required prior to admission.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6210 CAD / year

≈ 6210 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6210 CAD / year

≈ 6210 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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