Graduate Diploma in Educational and Community Leadership
Program Overview
This part-time master's program in Education empowers working professionals to lead educational environments that emphasize rigor, creativity, and inclusivity. Through personalized study, students develop leadership skills, explore social-cultural factors in education, and engage in meaningful research to advance their profession. The flexible schedule with evening and condensed summer courses allows students to balance work and education.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program teaches how to design and critically analyze educational environments that encourage rigor, creativity and care. The program aims to equip graduates with leadership skills needed to enact change in teaching and learning contexts within and beyond the classroom. This personalized approach supports students in their educational learning goals, whether they work in education or industry, community or public service. The part-time version of this program is designed for working professionals, encouraging them to chart their own course of study and follow it at their own pace. Students will explore the significance of power, belonging, motivation, culture, and more. Faculty members with expertise in a range of specialties will help students discover how they can apply their knowledge in their profession and in the community.
Other:
- The program is based in the School of Education, allowing for flexibility to pursue specific areas of interest and take courses in other departments to broaden the experience.
- The program offers evening classes and condensed summer course schedules to accommodate existing professional commitments.
- Trent University has strong partnerships with school boards and local community agencies and educational programs. Students can participate in colloquia and conferences.
- Students will be prepared to design their own program, teach, and engage with research that is meaningful to them.
Trent University
Overview:
Trent University is a public university located in Peterborough and Durham, Ontario, Canada. It is recognized as Ontario's top undergraduate university, known for its personalized learning experience and commitment to fostering global citizens. Trent University offers a transformative learning environment that prepares students for leadership and career success.
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Student Life and Campus Experience:
Trent University offers a vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community. Students have access to a wide range of opportunities to get involved, gain career experience, and make lifelong connections. The university boasts picturesque natural environments at both its Peterborough and Durham campuses, providing a unique and engaging learning experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Top-ranked undergraduate university in Ontario:
Trent University consistently ranks highly for its overall reputation and academic excellence.High graduate employment rate:
95% of Trent graduates are employed within two years of graduation.Personalized learning experience:
The university emphasizes small class sizes and close faculty-student relationships, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.Strong focus on global citizenship:
Trent University prepares students to be responsible and engaged citizens of the world, equipped to address global challenges.Academic Programs:
Trent University offers over 100 academic programs across various disciplines. The university is particularly known for its strengths in the following areas:
Environmental Studies:
Trent University is a leader in environmental research and education, with a strong focus on sustainability and conservation.Social Sciences and Humanities:
The university offers a wide range of programs in areas such as history, political science, psychology, and sociology.Arts and Culture:
Trent University has a strong arts and culture scene, with a vibrant theatre program, music ensembles, and visual arts studios.Other:
Trent University also offers online learning options, allowing students to access over 100 courses year-round. The university is committed to inclusivity and diversity, with initiatives such as the installation of an ablution station for the Muslim community on campus.
Entry Requirements:
- Honours degree: A four-year undergraduate bachelor's degree is required.
- General degree: A three-year undergraduate degree, plus a domestic B.Ed., is also eligible for application.
- Minimum GPA: A minimum grade point average (GPA) of B+ (73%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits).
- Other Evidence: Applications will also be considered in light of a range of other evidence that may, in some circumstances, mitigate a lower academic average.
- GRE: A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Proficiency in English usage: Proficiency in English usage, both written and oral, is essential to pursue graduate studies at Trent University.
- Exemptions: Applicants who completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the USA are exempt from this requirement.
- Alternate Proof: If you have completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university where the primary language of instruction is English, the School of Graduate Studies is prepared to consider alternate proof of English language proficiency.
