Professional Master's in Education (online) Queen's University

Program Overview

Our online, part-time programs are designed for educators who wish to improve their professional practice and/or take their career to the next level.

The Graduate Diploma in Professional Inquiry consists of 5 online courses. The Professional Master of Education consists of 10 courses: 3 required courses, 3 elective courses, 3 courses in a concentration that you choose, and 1 required course in organizational leadership. You get to choose a concentration to specialize in to help you make the most of your education - concentrations include Aboriginal Education, Assessment and Evaluation, Classroom Specialist, Literacy Education, and Teaching Abroad.

There are two options: (1) enroll in the GDPI and then decide whether to apply to the PME; (2) enroll directly in the PME.

Courses are approximately 36 hours online with your professor & 70-100 hours independently. To accommodate work schedules, the courses are 7 weeks in summer and 10 weeks in fall and winter. The programs are flexible and courses are interactive. Students join a vibrant online learning community, and are guided and supported by faculty and staff.

Career paths – employment opportunities

While our online graduate programs attract many teachers and education administrators, they also draw professionals from other sectors. Professionals who have education and leadership responsibilities and wish to improve their professional practice come to the program from sectors such as health sciences, engineering, business, social services and the military.