Vision and Mandate

Vision and Mandate

The Graduate Division of Educational Research (GDER) is proud of its commitment to the provision of high-quality graduate programs delivered in a variety of formats. The graduate programs offered through GDER are characterized by the following:

• A strong learner-focus
• An emphasis on post-degree continuous learning
• Flexibility, responsiveness and technological innovation
• Development of relevant, timely curriculum with clear and applicable learning outcomes
• Innovative programs of graduate-level study delivered through a variety of formats including web-based, face-to-face, on-site courses and summer institutes
• Responsiveness to community desires for accreditation, certification and lifelong learning
• Development of educational partnerships with local, national and international communities
• A commitment to facilitating the recognition of relevant prior learning

The programs are suitable for scholars, professionals and researchers including:

• teachers in primary and secondary schools
• school administrators
• post-secondary educators and administrators
• community development educators
• adult and lifelong-learning educators
• health educators
• training professionals
• educators in public service and government
• professionals in community rehabilitation