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Secondary Education
 
  Program Website: www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/secondaryed
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  Program Email: edsec.grad@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
  • Curriculum Studies
  • Media, Technology, Culture
  • Phenomenology and Pedagogy
  • Subject Area Studies
  • Teacher Education

 

Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

MEd (Course)

6

Fall (Sept)  Summer (July)

 

MEd (Thesis)

4

Fall (Sept)  Summer (July)

 

EdD

6

Fall (Sept)  Summer (July)

 

PhD

6

Fall (Sept)  Summer (July)

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • Master's: a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta with grade point average of 3.0 or its equivalent based on the last two years of study
  • Doctoral: a master's degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 or its equivalent based on the last two years of study
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
  • current CV
  • two years of teaching experience and Professional Teaching Certificate or equivalent

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Fall (Sept) Entry

PhD and EdD: Nov 1
MEd: March 31

PhD and EdD: Nov 1
MEd: March 31
 

Summer (July) Entry

PhD and EdD: Nov 1
MEd: March 31

PhD and EdD: Nov 1
MEd: March 31

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
  • approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • department offers graduate teaching and research assistantships to some students based on application, previous experience, academic merit, and scholarship

International

  • department offers graduate teaching and research assistantships to some students based on application, previous experience, academic merit, and scholarship
About the Department
  • strong and active graduate student community comprised of Canadian and international students, many of who are in residence
  • committed to providing its doctoral students with experiences in all three areas of academic life: research, teaching and service
  • home to a number of internationally renowned professors in curriculum studies and subject area specialties
  • graduates leave with a strong curriculum vitae which positions them well for employment in academic and professional contexts
  • graduates hold faculty and leadership positions in universities in Canada and around the world
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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