Health Sciences
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major
Athabasca University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
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- Monthly; enrol any time
Health Sciences
The online Educational Studies graduate focus provides a "critical foundations approach" to understanding educational issues and practices by drawing upon a range of theories and methods from history, sociology, cultural studies, economics, political science, philosophy and psychology. About Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies, Educational Studies A Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Educational Studies helps you explore how education works within society and how social, cultural, and philosophical forces shape learning. In this focus area, you will examine the history of education, how educational systems are organized, and how ideas from fields such as sociology, politics, psychology, and cultural studies influence teaching and learning.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Study mode: online | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In this program, you'll dive into a rich mix of required core courses, electives, and project-based learning that cater to your intellectual curiosity. While core courses lay the foundation in interdisciplinary research and theory, you'll have the flexibility to choose electives that align with your interests or even carve out your own independent track.
After completing this program, you'll be well-equipped to enter a variety of careers that value interdisciplinary thinking and research skills, from roles in academia and public policy to positions in non-profits or corporate sectors. Whether you're interested in becoming an educator, researcher, consultant, or manager, the flexible skill set you'll gain will open doors to opportunities in multiple fields.
Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree and an academic writing assessment.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Master of Business Administration: three intakes per year (fall start in August, winter start in January, spring start in May).
Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).
Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).
Master of Science – Earth System Science: monthly intakes.
Master of Counselling: September start. Master of Health Studies and Master of Nursing – Generalist: starts in May, September and January.
Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner: starts in May 2027, January 2028, September 2028 and January 2029.
Master of Business Administration: apply by June 15 for a fall start, Oct. 15 for a winter start and March 15 for a spring start. Program application fee $238; program admission fee $950 after acceptance (non-refundable).
Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Science – Earth System Science: monthly intakes; application fee payable with the online application. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Counselling: apply by Jan. 15 for a September start. Master of Health Studies and Master of Nursing – Generalist: apply by Nov. 1 for May, March 1 for September and July 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner: apply by Dec. 1, 2026 for May 2027, June 1, 2027 for January 2028, Feb. 1, 2028 for September 2028 and June 1, 2028 for January 2029. Late applications are not assessed. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Apply through the official page: https://www.athabascau.ca/applications-admissions/apply-au/index.html
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
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