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Graduate Programs and Courses


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In addition to the courses and programs listed below, the Faculty welcomes inquiries about individual interdisciplinary Masters studies.

Community Engagement Graduate Program

The Community Engagement Graduate Program in the Faculty of Extension offers an in-depth theoretical examination of the conceptual and philosophical underpinnings of community engagement, along with critical analysis of related evidence-based research, and the opportunity to gain practical experience in the application of this growing field. The Master of Arts in Community Engagement (MACE) degree is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed for those seeking to provide reflective and informed leadership in community engagement and sustainability with industry, post-secondary education, government, and not-for-profit agencies. The MACE program is a thesis-based degree.

Refer to MA Community Engagement Graduate program for more information, visit uab.ca/mace, e-mail mace@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492-1501. For course listings, see Course Listings   under Community Engagement (MACE). 

Communications and Technology Graduate Program (MACT)

The Communications and Technology Graduate program offers a theoretical, historical, and practical examination of the technology-enabled, knowledge-intensive workplace. The Master of Arts in Communications and Technology (MACT) is designed for students who seek to provide reflective and informed leadership in the management and use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in their organizations and fields. The MACT program may be completed through either the course-based or thesis-based route.

Refer to Communications and Technology  for more information, visit ualberta.ca/communications-technology, e-mail mact@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492-1501. For course listings, see Course Listings  under Communications and Technology (COMM).

Community-Based Research and Evaluation (CBRE)

This embedded certificate program is designed to develop a graduate student’s capacity to participate in and lead community-based research and evaluation projects. Students will gain conceptual and methodological competencies and experiences. As a result, in-community and on-campus capacity will be enhanced in support of the mobilization of knowledge in policy, practice, and research.

For more information, refer to Community-Based Research and Evaluation (CBRE) , visit uab.ca/cbre, e-mail cbrecert@ualberta.ca. For information about the course INT D 500 , see Course Listings  under Interdisciplinary Studies (INT D).

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

This is an intensive course designed to build the language skills necessary for students to be effective, independent participants in graduate studies at an English language university.  Course content focuses on developing the advanced reading, writing, and speaking skills required in graduate school.  Coursework assignments and assessments reflect the demands of graduate level study.

For more information, visit ualberta.ca/faculties-and-programs/english-language-school​, e-mail elsinfo@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492-5530.