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Graduate Programs
205.27
Elementary Education
205.27 Elementary Education
Department of Elementary Education
551 Education South
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G5
E-mail: elemgrad@ualberta.ca
FAX: (780) 492-7622
www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/elementaryed/
205.27.1 General Information
The Department of Elementary Education offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of MEd, EdD, and PhD, in the following areas: Art; Curriculum Studies; Early Childhood Education; ESL; Second Language; Instructional Studies; Language Arts; Mathematics; Physical Education; Music; School Libraries (MEd only); Science; Social Studies; Technology in Education (MEd only); and Teacher Education (PhD only). These programs are designed to help prepare consultants and supervisors, master teachers, and curriculum scholars and researchers.
Application forms for admission to graduate programs can be secured at www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca
Entrance Requirements
The Department's minimum admission requirements to the master's program include a valid teaching certificate, and an undergraduate degree equivalent to a BEd degree from the University of Alberta with a minimum grade point average of 3.3 on the last graded 
60 completed. Successful teaching experience is also required.
To be admitted to the EdD or PhD program a candidate is normally required to have the equivalent of a University of Alberta MEd degree, a minimum GPA of 3.3, as well as successful teaching experience. Under certain circumstances it is possible to enter with the equivalent of the BEd degree, but in such instances potential candidates may be required to complete additional course requirements.
In the case of both master's and doctoral programs, international applicants from non-English speaking institutions must have a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or 93 (internet-based) with a minimum of 24 on the speaking and writing and 20 on reading and listening bands of the test. Other acceptable test scores: IELTS with a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 on each band; MELAB with a minimum score of 90; or CAEL with an overall minimum score of 70, with at least 60 on each subtest.
Financial Assistance
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available.
205.27.2 The Degree of MEd
Program Requirements
Two routes to the MEd degree are available: a thesis-based route and a course-based route. Requirements in the thesis-based route normally consist of 24 plus a thesis. Requirements for the course-based MEd degree normally include graduate coursework equivalent to 27 plus a capping experience (3). There is no residence requirement for the thesis-based master's program, but a one-year residency is recommended.
There is no residence requirement for the course-based master's program.
All master's applicants are admitted to the course-based route. Once admitted, students will meet with their assigned Program Advisor to begin planning their coursework and overall program of study. Students may subsequently request to change to the thesis-based route after completing EDEL 567 and one graduate course in their area of study. Students who are interested in the thesis-based route should discuss this with their Program Advisor and plan to take EDEL 567 early in their program.
Length of Program
The time required to complete the MEd program varies with the individual candidate and the route selected. The thesis-based MEd may be completed in two years and must be completed within four years. The course-based MEd may be completed in two years and must be completed within six years.
205.27.3 The Degree of EdD
Program Requirements
The EdD program requirements are individually defined and normally range from 24 to 48 plus a dissertation.
The residence requirement for the EdD program is met by the completion of 12 months of continuous full-time study.
Length of Program
The time required to complete the EdD program will vary with the individual candidate; however, normally four to five years are required and the program must be completed within six years.
205.27.4 The Degree of PhD
Program Requirements
The PhD program requirements are individually defined and normally range from 24 to 48 plus a dissertation.
The minimum period of residence is two academic years (Fall and Winter terms) of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta. Full-time study means 9 per term.
Length of Program
The time required to complete the PhD will vary according to the previous academic preparation of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, normally four to five years of study and research are required and the program must be completed within six years.
205.27.5 Graduate Courses
Graduate courses can be found in §231, Course Listings, under the subject heading Elementary Education (EDEL and EDES).
