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Master of Education (MEd) on-campus

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The Master of Education (MEd) is a course-based professional degree. The program is available in the on-campus and online formats. This page focuses on the MEd on-campus only.

Prospective students may apply directly to the Master of Education degree program or ladder from a Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma offered in the Graduate Division of Educational Research into the MEd, earning a credential at each level.

The Post-Degree Continuous Learning (PDCL) framework is behind the laddering concept. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate and/or the Graduate Diploma in GDER and apply to the MEd program, receive full academic and fee credit toward their MEd.

Specialization Areas for this Program

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

Educational Contexts

Educational Leadership

Educational Technology

Interpretive Studies In Education

Second Language Teaching

Teaching English as a Second Language

Program Requirements

Program requirements for the Master of Education program are as follows:

(a) A minimum of six full-course equivalents (twelve half-courses);

(b) One full-course equivalent (two half-courses) in research methods.

(c) Two full-course equivalents (four half-courses) in the student's area of Specialization.

Please see the relevant Specialization for the list of Specialization specific courses.

(d) Additional graduate courses or seminars (three full-course equivalents or six half-courses), as determined by the supervisor in consultation with the student, and approved by the Associate Dean of the Division.

Graduate courses from other departments, faculties, or universities may fulfill part of the degree requirements in the Division with the previous approval of the supervisor. If a student wishes to take courses in other departments, faculties, or universities, the student must seek permission in advance from GDER. The external unit also must be contacted for permission to take the course. The student should ensure that the GDER office receives written confirmation of these permissions prior to course start.

The program requirements for the Master of Education program, when a student completes the Graduate Diploma and then ladders into the Master of Education, are as follows:

(a) A Graduate Diploma.

(b) One half-course equivalent in research methods.

(c) One and a half full-course equivalents (three half-courses) within the Specialization or related Specialization.

The program requirements for the Master of Education program, when a student completes the Graduate Certificate and then ladders into the Master of Education, are as follows:

(a) A Graduate Certificate.

(b) One full-course equivalent (two half-courses) in research methods.

(c) Three full-course equivalents (six half-courses) within the Specialization or related Specialization.

Certain Specializations may strongly recommend more than two full-course equivalents (four half-courses) in the student's Specialization. Please refer to the Additional Information section on each Specialization page for more details. The list of Specialization specific courses can be found in the Specializations and Courses sections.

Master's students are assigned a permanent supervisor at the time of admission.

Students typically complete all program requirements within three years and are expected to complete all requirements within six registration years.

Students entering the Master of Education program with a complete Graduate Diploma have two years to complete their program.

Students entering the Master of Education program with a complete Graduate Certificate have four years to complete their program.

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Fees

Students in course-based programs pay course fees on a course-by-course basis. Currently, the on-campus half-course fee is $684.90 Cdn.

General fees, based on full-time or part-time status, are also assessed once per year on the anniversary of entrance to the program. Course-based students must take 3 full-course equivalents (6 half-courses) in their 12-month registration year to claim full-time status.

Please consult the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar for further details regarding tuition and general fees.

International graduate students pay an additional differential equivalent to 100% of the international base tuition fee. Please consult the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar for further details regarding tuition and general fees.

At the time of the student’s annual registration, each on-campus course-based Master’s student is assessed tuition fees equivalent to a graduate half-course, whether or not the student has registered in a course. This course tuition fee is credited to the first half-course equivalent in the student's program. If the student cancels program registration before the fee payment deadline for his/her annual registration term, the tuition fee will be refunded. If the student withdraws from program after the fee payment deadline, the minimum tuition fee will not be refunded whether or not the student has registered in a course for that term.

Course-based students who are not taking courses must complete their annual registration by indicating their full or part-time status and pay the applicable fees by the fee deadline date in their anniversary term.

Students can access their fee statements through myUofC.

There are several options to pay tuition and general fees, however, the most convenient way is using online banking. For more information, click here. Students who do not pay their fees by the fee payment deadline date will be assessed a late registration fee. Students who add a course after the fee payment deadline will be assessed a fee for each course added.

After the fee payment deadline, a student may withdraw from a course up to the last day of lectures, but no refund of any portion of the tuition fees will be made.

General fees are not refunded following the fee payment deadline.

The total of the tuition fees paid by a course-based student over the course of a graduate degree program cannot be less than the full program fees in effect during the student’s final year. A student who has paid less than the minimum tuition fees over the course of his/her program will be assessed the difference between the full program fees in effect in his/her final year and the total amount paid to date in tuition fees.

Note: Fees listed on this page are subject to change without notice.

The University of Calgary Board of Governors approved a 4.1% tuition fee increase, effective May 1, 2009. This increase applies to on-campus and online course and program fees.

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Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements for a course-based Master of Education (MEd) degree program include:

A University of Calgary four-year baccalaureate degree or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution. Degrees and grades from foreign institutions are evaluated for their equivalency to those of the University of Calgary.

A minimum GPA of 3.00 (on the University of Calgary four-point system). This is based on the last two years of the undergraduate degree consisting of a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents.

Note: In exceptional circumstances, individuals who do not meet formal academic requirements, but who have significant life achievements, may be considered for admission to some graduate programs. The candidates must provide evidence demonstrating a potential to successfully undertake the proposed program of studies. Such candidates are advised to make early contact with the Graduate Division of Educational Research, and supply additional supporting documents as part of their application package, as outlined in the internal GDER Guidelines to Establish Degree Equivalency. In all these cases, the decision whether or not to admit the applicant rests with the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Students who do not meet the above academic admission standards and wish to pursue graduate work are advised to enrol in the equivalent of a full year (a minimum of three graded full-course equivalents) at the senior undergraduate level in order to improve their academic record to acceptable admission standards (a grade of "B" or higher in every course). All such courses represent "make up" work and cannot be used for advanced credit towards a graduate degree program. Successful completion of "make up" work does not guarantee admission to a graduate program.

A written statement indicating the applicant's reasons for pursuing a graduate program in the Graduate Division of Educational Research.

Candidates will be expected to have a minimum of two years of teaching experience for the Specialization areas of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning and Teaching English as a Second Language. Alternative professional experience is accepted for Educational Contexts, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Interpretive Studies in Education, and Second Language Teaching areas.

Proficiency in the English language is essential for the pursuit and successful completion of graduate programs at the University of Calgary. Prior to admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, an applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirements as outlined at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar.

In the Graduate Division of Educational Research an official TOEFL score of at least 580 (written test) 93 (Internet-based test) or an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher is required. The test must have been taken within the last two years. Proficiency may also be met by successful completion of Level III of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP).

Admission requirements may vary for the MEd in certain Specialization areas. Please refer to the Additional Information section on each Specialization page for more details.

Admission to all graduate programs is highly competitive due to limited enrollment capacities. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

All graduate programs are governed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. In the case of any conflict, regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar take precedence over material on this website. Please consult the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar for University of Calgary graduate admission requirements.

Please refer to the How to Apply link for information about application deadlines and procedures.

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Additional Information

MEd Procedures Checklist

At the beginning of program:

Register for an eID to access myUofC. Keep your eID and password confidential.

Accept your Offer of Admission in the online Student Centre located in myUofC.

Confirm your current e-mail address to your Graduate Program Administrator (see your Admission Letter for contact information). Please include your full name, UCID number, program, and specialization.

Attend one of the scheduled Virtual Welcome Sessions for GDER students.

Attend one of the scheduled Student Orientations to GDER Online Delivery Modes/Tools. We recommend this for students in on-campus programs, due to the fact that online tools may be utilized in on-campus courses.

Connect with your supervisor to plan your program.

Initialize your registration using myUofC.

Register for courses using the Registration Instructions document.

Activate your University of Calgary IT computing account that comes with a UofC email. We strongly encourage you to use this email while in program.

Before you start utilizing your UofC email, return to myUofC to update your email address in the online Student Centre, as well as email it to your Graduate Program Administrator (see your Admission Letter for contact information) and gder@ucalgary.ca.

Every 12 months:

Complete registration initialization using myUofC.

Within 3 to 6 years:

Apply to graduate using myUofC.

Attend convocation and celebrate!

Program Forms

There are various forms related to a student’s progress through his/her graduate degree. Please refer to the forms for detailed instructions on their proper completion. Students who have any questions or concerns should contact their Graduate Program Administrator. Required forms are available in the GDER office and some can be accessed by downloading them from the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.

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