Programs
Undergraduate Programs in Education
Undergraduate Programs in Education (UPE) offers a two-year Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) to prepare professional teachers for the K-12 school system. The degree is offered through two pathways: a Consecutive (After-Degree) Program and a Consecutive (Direct-Entry)Program. Beginning in 2011, graduating high school students can apply for direct entry into both the faculties of arts, science, or kinesiology, and the Faculty of Education simultaneously; students who choose this option have the opportunity to graduate with two degrees in five years.
For UPE admissions contact: educsso@ucalgary.ca or 403.220.5621
Graduate Programs in Education
Graduate Programs in Education (GPE) offers research oriented Master's (MA, MSc) and doctoral degrees (PhD) delivered on-campus as well as professional oriented Master's (MEd, MC) and doctoral degrees (EdD) graduate diplomas and graduate certificates offered off-campus. GPE currently has eight areas of research specialization: Adult Learning, Curriculum and Learning, Counselling Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Language and Diversity, Leadership, School & Applied Child Psychology, and Technology.
For GPE graduate admissions contact: pacepgms@ucalgary.ca or 403.220.5675
Professional and Community Engagement (PACE)
The Faculty of Education's Office of Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) was formed to initiate and support the ongoing development of professional and community learning opportunities within Canada and internationally.
Alberta Initiative for School Improvement
AISI is a bold approach to supporting the improvement of student learning by encouraging teachers, parents, and the community to work collaboratively to introduce innovative and creative initiatives based upon local needs and circumstances. AISI is characterized by the following 12 attributes.p>
For further information contact: jsteinma@ucalgary.ca or 403.220.7334
English for Academic Purposes
Programs, seminars and courses related to learning, teaching and research in ESL including the English for Academic Purposes program, and graduate degree, professional development and research opportunities offered through Graduate Programs in Education (GPE).
For EAP admissions contact: eapp@ucalgary.ca or 403.220.3277
Galileo Educational Network
Galileo Educational Network is an independent, charitable organization that consists of thought-leading educators and a high profile Board of Directors. The Galileo Educational Network creates, promotes and disseminates innovative teaching and learning practices through research, professional learning and fostering external collaborations. Galileo works with students, teachers and policy makers across Canada both onsite and online.
For further information contact: galileo@ucalgary.ca or 403.220.8942
Professional Programs
Professional Graduate Programs offers a range of programs. These include direct entry and cohort-based Masters in Education (MEd), Masters in Counselling (MC), and a range of laddered programs which commence at the Graduate Certificate level, with the potential to move up to a Graduate Diploma and further ladder to the completion of a Masters in Education.
For further information contact: pacepgms@ucalgary.ca or 403.220.5675
U-CAPES
The University of Calgary's Applied Psychological and Educational Services (U-CAPES) offers high-quality psychological assessment, prevention and treatment services to improve the educational and psychological well-being of children, adolescents, adults and families in the Calgary region.
For further information contact: ucapes@ucalgary.ca or 403.220.2851
Second Language Studies
Various second language studies initiatives, including teacher preparation or graduate studies in French and other second languages, offered through Undergraduate Programs in Education (UPE) and Graduate Programs in Education (GPE) in partnership with other faculties.