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Welcome to the Graduate Division of Educational Research

The Graduate Division of Educational Research (GDER) offers doctoral degrees (PhD, EdD), Master's degrees (MA, MSc, MEd), graduate diplomas, and graduate certificates. We have over 65 faculty members working in a variety of specializations and one of Canada's largest graduate student populations with over 800 students across Canada and internationally. Our face-to-face and online programs are administered by GDER and governed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

GDER graduates now hold positions as teachers, principals, superintendents, professors, consultants, senior leaders in businesses and deans, presidents, vice presidents in postsecondary institutions, corporate trainers, educational consultants, executive directors of research and professional organizations, nursing instructors, instructional designers and conflict mediators. Read our Vision & Mandate.


Program News

Welcome to the Fall 2009 Semester!

Peggy Patterson

Yes, welcome back to those of you who began your graduate programs before this term, and welcome to those of you who are starting your graduate programs this Fall. We look forward to teaching, learning and working with all of you. Read more

Application deadline

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The Graduate Division of Educational Research is currently accepting applications to its on campus and online course-based (MEd, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate) and thesis-based (PhD, EdD, MA, MSc) programs. Application deadline is February 1, 2010 for July or September 2010 admission. GDER is not accepting applications to the EdD on-campus program for the 2010/2011 academic year. Please refer to your particular program for more information. For application procedures click here.

Earn your Doctorate online

GDER offers a unique and innovative EdD program in a blended format. Applications are accepted into the EdD online in Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Higher Education Leadership, and Workplace and Adult Learning for the July 2010 start. Learn more about the application procedure.

 

Courses

Fall 2009/Winter 2010 Registration

Registration in Fall 2009 and Winter 2010 courses is underway. Register early as space is limited!
Click on Timetables tab and then on the Fall 2009 and Winter 2010 links to see the list of courses by Specializations.

Featured Winter courses

Cognition, Ecology and Education
EDER 689.37 L03

Inquiry through Documentation
EDER 689.53 L04

Spirituality of Teaching Excellence
EDER 651.08 L02

Values, Debate and Young People
EDER 655.08 L01

Social Justice Activism in Education
EDER 657.04 L01

Language Teaching Methods
EDER 669.50 L02


 

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