Sustainability, innovation, and community engagement are hallmarks of Cape Breton University culture. A program for progressive thinkers and problem solvers, the Master of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation (M.Ed. (SCI)) program offers courses that enable learners to become more empowered leaders in education for sustainability, contribute to individual, community and global well-being and enhance teaching skills through real-world connections and integrated learning.

Using the competencies for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) defined by the United Nations, the M.Ed. (SCI) program provides learners with the knowledge and skills to create transformative learning opportunities anywhere in the world. Designed for part-time study, the M.Ed. (SCI) program is delivered in a flexible, completely online format. Students will be exposed to ground-breaking courses on sustainable happiness, sustainability education and Indigenous and global perspectives on sustainability, creativity, and innovation. The accessible faculty at CBU are committed to teaching excellence through a direct learning curriculum, undertaking original research to support sustainability scholarship. Students have the option to complete the degree through the applied research project route or the thesis route.

General Requirements

•  Undergraduate degree with at least a 70% average.
•  Current Resume/CV
•  Statement of intent as well as an academic and a professional letter of recommendation must accompany the application.
• The statement of intent is your opportunity to show you are a good fit for the MEd SCI program. You’ll want to include: Your knowledge of sustainability, creativity, and innovation; Your purpose in applying to this program specifically; Your future career goals: how will completing this program help you achieve these goals? How will your past experiences (personal, work, volunteer, academic) be helpful in this program of study? And potential area of research interest for the thesis or project.
• Length: 700-1,000 words.*

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or DuoLingo or Pearson Test of English (Academic)

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests