Program Overview

University Programs

The University of Alberta offers a wide range of graduate programs in various fields, including Education, Library and Information Studies, and Business Administration.

Education Programs

The Faculty of Education offers programs leading to graduate degrees in the areas of Educational Policy Studies, Educational Psychology, Educational Studies, Elementary Education, Health Sciences Education, Library and Information Studies, and Secondary Education. The Faculty also offers Graduate Certificates in School Leadership and Educational Studies.

• Education: The Graduate Certificate in School Leadership is for teaching professionals seeking specialization in school leadership. The focus of this certificate is enhancing educators leadership knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Educational Policy Studies: The Faculty of Education offers masters and doctoral programs in specialized areas of study in policy studies, including Adult, Community and Higher Education; Studies in Educational Leadership; Indigenous Peoples Education; and Social Justice and International Studies in Education.
• Educational Psychology: The Faculty of Education offers programs in Educational Psychology leading to the degree of PhD in specializations such as Psychological Studies in Education; School and Clinical Child Psychology; Counselling Psychology; Special Education; Measurement, Evaluation and Data Science; and Studies in Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language.
• Educational Studies: The MEd in Educational Studies offers leadership development for educators and administrators, providing theory, skills, and insights into practice that can be readily applied in the workplace.
• Elementary Education: The Faculty of Education offers a variety of options at the Masters and Doctoral levels, including on-campus programs and online instruction.
• Health Sciences Education: The MEd in Health Sciences Education extends the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals and clinical faculty, exploring foundational theory in educational pedagogy, educational research, and interprofessional leadership.
• Library and Information Studies: The School of Library and Information Studies offers the Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) degree, which is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Library Association.
• Secondary Education: The Faculty of Education offers programs in Secondary Education leading to the Master of Education, Master of Education with a Specialization in Technology in Education, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Education degrees.

Library and Information Studies Programs

The School of Library and Information Studies offers the Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) degree, which is designed to develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes, and skills that will prepare graduates to help people define their information needs, make their information seeking more effective, use information tools efficiently, evaluate information, critically examine Internet resources, make informed decisions about what to read, and help organizations manage their records and knowledge.

Combined Programs

The University of Alberta offers a combined MBA/MLIS program, which allows students to complete the requirements for both the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Library and Information Studies degrees.

Program Requirements

• Students in the combined MBA/MLIS program are required to complete a minimum of 81 units in coursework, including a 3-unit capping exercise.
• The program typically takes three years to complete on a full-time basis, with a maximum of six years allowed for part-time students.
• Students must also meet the GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Requirement and the GPS Professional Development Requirement.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for graduate programs at the University of Alberta vary depending on the program and the student's status. For more information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies site.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.