In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements, Graduate Programs in Education requires:
a) 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.
b) 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 60 units (10 full-course equivalents).
c) A written statement indicating the applicant's reasons for pursuing a graduate program in Graduate Programs in Education.
d) Candidates will be expected to have a minimum of two years of teaching experience OR alternative professional experience.
e) For students required to prove proficiency in English, a TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or 93 (Internet-based test), a MELAB score of 82 or an IELTS score of 7.0 is required. The test must have been taken within the last two years. Proficiency may also be met by successful graduation from Level III of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.
f) Two reference letters.
Relevant Prior Learning Considerations
In exceptional circumstances, individuals who do not meet formal academic requirements but who have significant life achievements may be considered for admission to the program. The candidates must provide the relevant graduate program with evidence demonstrating a potential to undertake successfully the proposed program of studies. Such candidates are advised to make early contact with Graduate Programs in Education, and supply additional supporting documents as part of their application package, such as:
a) Evidence of personal continuing education/training.
b) Results in these continuing education efforts.
c) Experience in a field related to the aspired degree.
d) Evidence of successful management of people, resources, finances, situations.
e) Increasing or varying responsible positions in organizations related to the aspired degree.
f) Work-related products, e.g. reports, programs of learning or training, handbooks, videos, manuals, workshops, seminars.
g) Evidence of personal growth in knowledge, understanding, management skills, and intellectual resources.
h) Evidence of innovation.
i) Evidence of leadership, co-ordination.
Program Descriptions