Master of Education in Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology (MEd)
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Program Overview
The Master of Education in Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology program prepares leaders for educational systems. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of educational administration, specializing in areas such as adult education, counselling psychology, and inclusive education. The program offers both thesis-based and course-based routes, with a focus on theoretical and practical knowledge. Faculty are highly interdisciplinary, providing students with a diverse perspective on educational administration.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Education in Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology program is designed to develop leaders for educational systems. Students will gain an in-depth and theoretical understanding of educational administration as both a moral and a technical endeavor.
Outline:
- Content:
- Specializations in adult and post-secondary education; counselling psychology; cross-cultural, sociological and philosophical foundations in education; educational administration; and inclusive education.
- Thesis-based or course-based route.
- Summer Institutes in Educational Administration.
- Structure:
- 2+ years expected duration.
- 18 credit hours of coursework and a thesis requirement (thesis-based route).
- 30 credit hours of coursework and a comprehensive examination (course-based route).
- Course Schedule: Sample course offerings include:
- Educational Administration as a Field of Study and Practice.
- Theoretical Perspectives in Educational Administration.
- Introduction to Educational Research.
- Issues in the Administration of Education.
- Politics of Education.
- Organizational Planning and Development in Education.
- Programs in Career Development.
- Cross-Cultural and Diversity Counselling.
Assessment:
- Assessment Methods:
To qualify for the MEd in Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology program, you must have a minimum of: A four year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a university recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your last 60 credit hours of university study. Two or more years of relevant work experience Suitable academic and/or professional background for the program area and concentration. In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
