Programs
The Graduate Division of Educational Research delivers innovative thesis-based and course-based programs in flexible delivery formats.
The program options are listed in the left menu bar and you can learn more about each of them by reviewing the specific program page. Once you select your program you need to look at it within the context of a specialization. Consult the specializations link to confirm that the program you selected is available in that area.
The overview of Programs is presented below:
| Programs | Delivery Format | ||
| Thesis-based | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Campus | |
| Doctor of Education (EdD) | Online | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | Campus | ||
| Master of Science (MSc) | Campus | ||
| Course-based | Master of Education (MEd) | Campus | Online |
| Graduate Diploma | Campus | Online | |
| Graduate Certificate | Campus | Online | |
The University of Calgary is one of Canada’s major research institutions and its graduate degrees are accredited world-wide and highly regarded by other universities, government agencies, and professional associations.
GDER is an academic unit in the Faculty of Education, which is a leading Canadian centre for educational studies. It is respected worldwide for excellence in research and community service. The Faculty was recently ranked among the top five in Canada in the quality of peer-reviewed research it publishes.
With over 800 students across Canada and internationally, the Faculty of Education's Graduate Division of Educational Research has the UofC's largest graduate student population. GDER is and award-winning leader in the delivery of online education. Over 500 of our students are professionals working around the globe while enrolled in one of GDER's online programs.