Master of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation

Cape Breton University

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.