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Graduate Programs Offered
Graduate work has been offered at the University of Alberta since its inception in 1908. The present organization of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, headed by a Dean, was adopted in 1957.
The University of Alberta offers graduate programs leading to doctoral and master’s degrees. The specific programs offered in each category are listed below. In addition, the University offers many graduate diploma and certificate programs designed to provide an opportunity for individuals to take a sequence of courses to increase their knowledge of a specialized area without needing to enrol in a degree program.
For more information on graduate programs offered, refer to the Program Search Results on the FGSR website.
Graduate Teaching and Learning Program
The Graduate Teaching and Learning Program is offered through the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
The primary objective of the program is to provide opportunities for master’s and doctoral students to develop an ethical, philosophical, and practical basis for teaching in academic and non-academic careers. Successful completion of each of the components is recorded on the student’s transcript. The program is voluntary and no additional fees are required.
Graduate students are expected to familiarize themselves with the requirements of the Graduate Teaching and Learning Program and are responsible for meeting the requirements and deadlines for each respective level.
Graduate students are not required to complete all four levels of the program; however, levels must be completed in sequence.
Program Levels:
Level 1: Graduate Teaching and Learning Foundations. A minimum of 20 hours of workshop participation and an exit survey and critical reflection.
Level 2: Graduate Teaching and Learning Practicum. Course equivalent to 17 hours of instruction in multifaceted classroom experience, including lesson design and delivery; feedback from student peers and course instructor; creation of teaching development plan; development of a statement of teaching philosophy; an exit survey and critical reflection. Prerequisite: Level 1
Level 3: Graduate Teaching and Learning Pedagogy. Course equivalent to 36 hours of instruction in the fundamentals of pedagogy, resulting in the design of a course, and a teaching dossier; revision of a teaching development plan; and, an exit survey and critical reflection. Prerequisite: Level 2
Level 4: Graduate Teaching and Learning Research. A minimum of 60 hours of project work related to the design of learning experiences and measurement of learning outcomes; literature review, participation in cohort meetings; peer and mentor feedback; dissemination of research project; revision of teaching development plan; an exit survey and critical reflection. Expected completion time up to one year. Prerequisite: Level 3.
The goals of the program are:
- Participants will build self-confidence and personal effectiveness in the classroom. Participants will develop pedagogical knowledge, competencies in course design and delivery, and classroom management and leadership skills. Participants will develop research skills in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
- Departments will improve their teaching practice with teaching assistants who are better equipped for their role in the classroom and laboratory, and faculty members who have a heightened awareness of teaching and learning issues
- The University will support its mandate to provide excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. The University will strengthen the quality and reputation of its graduates.
It is highly recommended that students pursue teaching opportunities outside the Graduate Teaching and Learning Program to further complement their teaching practice developed through the program. Students do not require access to teaching assistantships to complete the program. The entire program is designed to be completed over a two- to three-year period.
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Community Volunteer Program
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Community Volunteer Program provides opportunities for graduate students to participate in activities that promote learning and a dissemination of knowledge among elementary, junior, and senior high schools in the community, as well as to colleges, community groups, or industry. The Community Volunteer Program Office will initiate, promote, and facilitate off-campus outreach opportunities and contacts for graduate students. More information is available at www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/professional-development/communityvolunteerprogram.
Information for International Students
International students (i.e., neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents) studying in Canada require a Study Permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Study Permits must be obtained before coming to Canada-they cannot be issued here.
While it is not possible to obtain a Study Permit until an official letter of admission from the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research has been issued, students are advised to begin the procedures necessary to secure admission to Canada and to complete the documentation required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada as soon as possible after submitting an application for graduate admission.
The University of Alberta International conducts orientation seminars and assists students after they arrive in Canada.
Fees
The University of Alberta’s fees policies and procedures are stated in Fees Payment Guide of the Calendar. Information on fees for graduate students is found in Graduate Instructional and Non-Instructional Fees of the Calendar. Individuals seeking fees information should consult these sections or the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research website.
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