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Nov 25, 2024
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University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Master of Education with Specialization in Technology in Education (Secondary Education)
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Both thesis-based and course-based Master of Education programs with a Specialization in Technology in Education are available through the Faculty.
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Course-based MEd
Students in the course-based MEd program normally must successfully complete 27 units of graduate-level courses and a final research/capping exercise (equivalent to 3 units) for a total of 30 units.
Required Courses (12 units):
Elective Courses (15 units):
- Students will take two 3-unit Technology Elective Courses, at least one of which must be an EDSE 5XX course. Students will also take another three 3-unit Elective Courses. Courses will be determined in consultation with the academic advisor with consideration for student’s academic background and requirements for the proposed capping exercise.
- The number of Individual Study (EDSE 502 ) courses that can be taken is limited to 3 units per semester and 6 units per program
Ethics requirement for course-based MEd
Completion of ethics training hours. Faculty Ethics component (equivalent to 8 hours) through successful completion of EDSE 510 and EDSE 900 plus FGSR component.
Thesis-based MEd
Students in the thesis-based MEd program normally must successfully complete 21 units of graduate-level courses, as well as preparing and defending a thesis.
Required Courses (15 units):
Elective Courses (6 units):
- Students will take two 3-unit Technology Elective Courses, at least one of which must be an EDSE 5XX course. Courses will be determined in consultation with the supervisor with consideration for the student’s academic background and proposed thesis.
- The number of Individual Study (EDSE 502 ) courses that can be taken is limited to 3 units per semester and 6 units per program
Thesis
- Registration in 900-level THES.
Ethics requirement for thesis-based MEd
Completion of ethics training hours. Faculty Ethics component (equivalent to 8 hours) through successful completion of EDSE 510 and EDSE 511 plus FGSR component.
Residence Requirement
There is no formal residency requirement for the course-based MEd. A period of residence of one academic year (fall and winter terms) is recommended for the thesis-based program.
Length of Program
The time taken to complete the program will vary according to the education and experience of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken. A minimum of two years is usually required.
The maximum time to complete the course-based MEd program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.
The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MEd program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.
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