Program Overview

Program Overview

The Leadership in Post-Secondary Education program is a new field of specialization offered through the Department of Educational Administration. The certificate and master’s degree options provide opportunities for students who would like to develop skills and knowledge specific to leadership in post-secondary educational institutions (colleges, polytechnics, and universities).

Program Details

• Program: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Expected Length: 2 years
• Project and/or thesis: Not applicable
• Course based: Not applicable

Research Supervisors

The following faculty members are available to supervise research in the program:

• Michael Cottrell: Native-newcomer Relations, Indigenous Education, International and Comparative Education, Educational Leadership
• Gordon Martell: Indigenous education; educational leadership, governance and organizational development; school improvement; community development
• Paul Newton: School Improvement, The Principalship, Leadership, Staff Development
• Janet Okoko: School leadership development, immigrant & minority education, socially empowered learning, monitoring and evaluation of education initiatives
• Ayodeji Osiname: Anti-racist educational leadership, social justice educational leadership, inclusive educational leadership, and decolonizing methodologies in education
• Vicki Squires: Post-secondary education, leadership, assessment and evaluation, organizational theory, scholarship of teaching and learning
• Keith Walker: Leadership & followership systems, development of flourishing learning organizations, fostering well-being, good governance & ethical decision making
• Dawn Wallin: Educational administration and leadership, rural education and governance, equity issues in education
• Jing Xiao: Comparative and international education, governance and administration in post-secondary education

Tuition and Funding

Funding

In their applications, students should identify their financial status and state if attendance is contingent on receiving financial aid. The department employs graduate students as marking assistants and a limited number of scholarships, research fellowships and teaching assistantships are available.

Tuition

Thesis or project-based master's program

• Term: September 1 - December 31, 2025
  • Canadian students: $1,881.00 CAD
  • International students: $4,232.00 CAD
• Term: January 1 - April 30, 2026
  • Canadian students: $1,881.00 CAD
  • International students: $4,232.00 CAD
• Term: May 1 - August 31, 2026
  • Canadian students: $1,881.00 CAD
  • International students: $4,232.00 CAD
• Total per academic year:
  • Canadian students: $5,643.00 CAD
  • International students: $12,696.00 CAD

Course-based master's, certificate or postgraduate diploma program

• Maintenance of Status course:
  • Canadian students: $887.40 CAD
  • International students: $1,996.50 CAD
• Cost per graduate credit unit:
  • Canadian students: $295.80 CAD
  • International students: $665.50 CAD
• Cost per 3 credit unit graduate class:
  • Canadian students: $887.40 CAD
  • International students: $1,996.50 CAD

Student fees

• Fall 2025: $578.45 CAD
• Winter 2026: $804.73 CAD
• Spring 2026: $36.75 CAD
• Summer 2026: $36.75 CAD

Admission Requirements

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
• A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units); students with averages below 70% may be considered for probationary entry into the program
• A four year honours degree, or equivalent from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the field of study
• Favourable recommendation from the Admissions Committee of the Department of Educational Administration
• Favourable recommendations from three academic/professional referees
• Two or more years of successful teaching experience

Application Process

Submit an online application

• Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
• Contact information of your three referees
  • Two of your referees must be academic contacts, and the third may be academic or professional
• Your complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions

Submit required documents

• Transcripts
  • Preliminary Statement of Marks
  • Official copies of your transcripts will be required only for applicants offered admission
• Proof of English language proficiency (if required)
• A curriculum vitae or resume with a focus on your educational background and teaching experience
• A one to two page statement/letter of intent explaining why you are interested in pursuing Master's-level studies in the Department of Educational Administration