为从事教育实践的人员提供了在特定领域从事高级课程和研究的机会。该课程使学生准备研究教育问题的性质并产生新知识，这些知识可用于加强政策和实践。在进行研究时，鼓励学生参与应用研究，该研究试图为学习者，教师，行政人员，顾问和政策制定者所面临的问题提供解决方案。学生可能能够参加由教育学院的Fogarty学习中心和学校学习技术中心（CSaLT）研究中心进行的正在进行的研究项目。
Provides an opportunity for candidates to undertake independent research comprising of foundational coursework and a substantive thesis. The course prepares students to inquire into the nature of educational problems and generate new knowledge which can be used to enhance policy and practice. When undertaking research, students are encouraged to become involved in applied research which attempts to provide solutions to the problems faced by learners, teachers, administrators, consultants and policy-makers.<br><br>Course learning outcomes<br>Apply an advanced body of knowledge and research approaches to address complex issues in the field of education.<br>Investigate, evaluate and design innovative solutions to an identified educational issue.<br>Apply communication and collaboration skills to complete an ethically grounded inquiry process.<br>Use high level self-management skills to plan a substantial project.