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MA/MS in Maîtrise en éducation

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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MA/MS in Maîtrise en éducation is a master's degree in Education & Teaching programme taught at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. The programme is delivered fully online.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Education & Teaching
Delivery: Online

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Maîtrise en éducation lets students deepen their knowledge, skills, and competencies in education, and complete an essai grounded in evidence-based knowledge aimed at improving a specific area of educational practice. The program trains education professionals able to exercise critical, reflective judgment and to propose solutions to concrete problems in education. Graduates demonstrate awareness of the social, political, and ideological issues facing schools; sensitivity to challenges linked to different cultures and socio-economic conditions; the ability to design and initiate research projects individually or in teams; familiarity with research, communication, and knowledge-transfer practices in education; and the ability to build pedagogical, didactic, or administrative models systematically. The 45-credit program is delivered through synchronous distance learning, with admission in the fall and winter terms; this format is not open to international student applications.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Regular entry (Base Études universitaires) requires a bachelor's degree in education, or another field judged relevant by the program's direction, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2/4.3; files between 2.8 and 3.2/4.3 may still be recommended for admission after individual review. A sufficient-preparation pathway is available for candidates with more than five years of relevant professional experience and appropriate training in education. The application file typically includes a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, and three confidential letters of recommendation.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 6,500
Programs: 181
Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Maîtrise en éducation award?

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi awards a Master's Degree in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

Can MA/MS in Maîtrise en éducation be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

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