Perspectives and Plans for Graduate Studies. 2. Education 1973.

Overview & Synopsis

This report is one of a series of disciplinary planning studies carried out by the Advisory Committee on Academic Planning. This report concerns the field of graduate study in education in Canada. Recommendations include: (1) The universities should encourage the development of Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs and other types of post-baccalaureate programs in education. (2) Deans of Education should establish broadly-based coordinating groups for all forms of professional study for teachers including both graduate and undergraduate work. (3) Scholarship granting bodies and educational authorities should examine the types of financial support appropriate to students of education and provide appropriate levels of support. For planning purposes figures are presented for enrollment for 1976-77 doctoral and masters programs in education. Appendices include: report of consultants; comments by universities; procedures of the planning study; and terms of reference. (Author/PG)