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Graduate Studies Calendar 2014-2015 Program Descriptions Education Graduate Programs Educational Research (EDER) Master of Arts or Master of Science (MA/MSc)
Master of Arts or Master of Science (MA/MSc)
1. Degrees and Specializations Offered

Master of Arts or Master of Science – on campus

Please note: This degree requires a one year residency. Students must be available during the day for research seminars, courses and research related duties for the first year of their program.

2. Admission Requirements

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements, Graduate Programs in Education requires:

a) A written statement indicating the applicant’s reasons for wishing to pursue a graduate program.

b) For students required to prove proficiency in English, a TOEFL score of 580 (written test) or 237 (computer-based test), or 93 (Internet-based test), a MELAB score of 82 or an IELTS score of 7.0.

c) Two reference letters.

d) Admission to Technology Specialization requires a 3.50 GPA.

3. Application Deadline

The deadline for the submission of complete applications to all programs is December 1 for September admission.

4. Advanced Credit

The applicant must make advanced credit requests as part of the admission process. Credit will not be given for course work taken as part of another completed degree/diploma, or for courses taken to bring grade point average to a required level for admission.

5. Program/Course Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Graduate Programs in Education requires students to be available on campus for the first year of their program.

a) Two (2) 600-level half courses in research methods;

b) Additional graduate courses or seminars as required by the student's Specialization (see below);

c) A non-credit research seminar; and

d) A dissertation.

Additional graduate courses or seminars as required by Specializations as follows:

  • Adult Learning – Four (4) half courses from Educational Research 635.
  • Curriculum and Learning – Three (3) half courses: Educational Research 682, 687, 688; and 2 half courses as determined by the supervisor in consultation with the student from either Educational Research 689 or 693 or equivalent.
  • Languages and Diversity – Three (3) half courses from Educational Research 668 and any additional courses as determined by the supervisor in consultation with the student.
  • Technology – Six (6) half courses within the Specialization consisting of the following: Two (2) half courses (Educational Research 679.31 and 671); and four (4) half courses selected from the Technology course offerings; and any additional courses as determined by the supervisor in consultation with the student.
6. Additional Requirements

None.

7. Credit for Undergraduate Courses

Graduate Programs in Education does not normally accept undergraduate courses for credit toward graduate degrees.

8. Time Limit

Expected completion time for full-time students is two years in thesis-based master’s programs. Maximum completion time is four years for thesis-based master’s programs.

9. Supervisory Assignments

An interim supervisor is normally appointed at the time of admission.

10. Required Examinations

Final thesis oral examination.

11. Research Proposal Requirements

Questions on research proposals are not examined during the oral examination.

12. Special Registration Information

None.

13. Financial Assistance

Financial assistance may be available to qualified students. For information on awards, see the Awards and Financial Assistance section of this Calendar.

Students applying for scholarships must submit their applications to the Graduate Programs in Education by February 1.

14. Other Information.

For further information contact Graduate Programs in Education, http://werklund.ucalgary.ca/gpe/.

15. Faculty Members/Research Interests

Current faculty members and their areas of interest can be found at http://werklund.ucalgary.ca/contact-us/directory/1-46929.