Program Overview

Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in education.

Programs

The faculty offers various programs, including:

• Undergraduate programs
  • Primary / elementary
    • 1st degree program
    • 2nd degree program
    • 2nd degree - French as a second language program
    • 2nd degree program - Rural Education Cohort
  • Intermediate / secondary
    • 2nd degree program
    • Conjoint with diploma in technology education
  • French education
  • Music education
    • 2nd degree program
  • Special education
  • Adult learning and post-secondary
    • Diploma
    • 1st degree program
    • 2nd Degree Program
• Graduate programs
  • Diploma
    • Curriculum, teaching and learning studies
    • Educational leadership studies
    • Reading development and instruction
    • Post-secondary ed. (health professional education)
    • Post-secondary ed. (international education)
    • Post-secondary ed. (student affairs and services)
  • Master
    • Counselling psychology
    • Curriculum, teaching and learning studies
    • Educational leadership studies
    • Educational technology
    • Post-secondary education
    • Reading development and instruction
    • Education and Francophone literature and cultures
  • Ph.D. (education)
  • Course descriptions
  • RDI program information booklet
  • Continuing education, upgrades and certifications
• Post-secondary instructor certification
• Online learning
• Policies
• How To apply

Master of Education (Educational Leadership Studies)

Program Information

The Educational Leadership Studies program provides students with an opportunity to explore a broad range of issues in educational leadership, policy, and administration. It prepares candidates to assume leadership roles in a variety of settings, including school and district leadership, post-secondary institutions, and policy analysis.

Program Route Options

There are five program route options:

• Comprehensive Course Route: 30 credit hours
• Internship: 24 credit hours + ED 6291: Internship in Educational Leadership Studies (6 credit hours)
• Project: 24 credit hours + ED 6292: Project in Educational Leadership Studies (6 credit hours)
• Paper Folio: 24 credit hours + ED 6293: Paper Folio in Educational Leadership Studies (6 credit hours)
• Thesis: 18 credit hours + Thesis (12 credit hours)

Application Deadline

The deadline for application to the Master of Education (Educational Leadership Studies) program is February 1, and the program start date is September (Fall semester).

Admission/Application Information

Please note the following admission and application regulations and requirements:

• School of Graduate Studies Regulations
• Faculty of Education Admission Requirements
• Program Admission Requirements

Additional Information

• Deferral Requests: Students accepted to programs without caps on enrollment are advised that the graduate office does not accept deferral requests unless there are extenuating circumstances and supporting documentation.
• Confirmation of Work Experience: Students are required to submit an official letter from the school district office/employer verifying work experience.
• Educational Leave: If you are considering applying for educational leave in order to pursue a Master of Education program, you should first apply to the program.

Program Requirements

Please note the program requirements for the Master of Education (Educational Leadership Studies) program.

Additional Notes

• A candidate in full-time status may register for a maximum of 12 credit hours in any regular semester and a maximum of 6 credit hours in intersession or summer session.
• A candidate with part-time status may register for a maximum of 3 credit hours in any semester or session, excluding summer session, when 6 credit hours are permitted.
• Candidates may register for additional courses in a semester or session with the permission of the Office of the Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research, Faculty of Education.

Program Cost

Please refer to Graduate Tuition and Fees for general information and the School of Graduate Studies Minimum Expense form for detailed tuition, special fee, and other program cost information.