Educational Studies [Graduate]

Educational Studies Program
832 Education South
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G5
E-mail: mesinfo@ualberta.ca
www.mes.ualberta.ca

General Information

The MEd in Educational Studies offers leadership development for educators and administrators through either of the program strands, Leadership and School Improvement (K-12) or Leadership and Educational Improvement in Postsecondary Education. Each program is designed to provide theory, skills, and insights into practice that can be readily applied in the workplace. Educators from all fields, educational managers, and administrators may use this degree to enhance their professional knowledge and improve their educational practice. The programs, designed for working professionals in a wide number of areas, are completed in a minimum of two years through a combination of summer residencies and online courses in a cohort model.

Entrance Requirements

Minimum admission requirements are a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a four-point scale or equivalent (based on the last 60 units of course work). Applicants are required to have at least two years of teaching experience and, where applicable, a TOEFL score of at least 580 (paper-based) or 92 (Internet-based). See English Language Requirement .

Graduate Program Requirements

The Degree of MEd

Graduate Courses

Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings , under the subject heading Educational Studies (EDU)