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Master of Education (MEd), Direct-entry (course-based) at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Education (MEd), Direct-entry (course-based) is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Werklund School of Education (Educational Research). The Master of Education, direct-entry is a course-based degree program for leaders of professional practice in education. Specializations: Adult Learning Curriculum and Learning Language and Literacy Leadership Learning Sciences For current specialization areas being offered and program delivery format, please consult the website .

Faculty: Werklund School of Education  |  Department: Educational Research  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

The MEd Specialist route is a two or three-year, cohort-based, course-based program. Complete ALL of the following Courses: EDER600 - Research Methodology in Education AND EDER602 - Program and Practice Evaluation AND EDER604 - Collaboratory of Practice AND EDER606 - Writing Educational Research Plus 24 units in the student's topic area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The . 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).

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.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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