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Educational Studies
 
  Program Website: www.mes.ualberta.ca
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  Program Email: mesinfo@ualberta.ca  

 

Department Profile
Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 

Areas of Research
  • Leadership and School Improvement (K-12)
  • Leadership and Educational Improvement (Post Secondary)

 

Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

MEd (Course)

2

Spring (May)  Summer (July)

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent).
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
  • MELAB: minimum score of 85
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each band
  • CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
  • PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 59
Other Requirements
  • minimum of 2 years of teaching or related experience

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Spring (May) Entry

Jan 31

Jan 31
 

Summer (July) Entry

Jan 31

Jan 31

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • $1,600 per course + noninstructional fees
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • cost-recovery program; no funding available

International

  • cost-recovery program; no funding available
About the Department
  • two-year program created to meet the needs of teachers and school leaders within Alberta and for a wider Canadian educational context
  • high academic standards, designed specifically for Alberta and Canadian educators
  • taught and supervised entirely by university-based academics with many years of practical experience
  • provides a 3-week Edmonton-based summer residency each year, while online courses are offered via distance delivery
  • cohorts in the Spring and Summer (June through August) accommodate the schedules of educators
How to Apply?
  • Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

 

 
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