Overview
Why study this program?
Grounded in the traditions of the Aboriginal peoples of Alberta, the international and interdisciplinary focus of the Indigenous Peoples Education (IPE) specialization attracts Indigenous students from a variety of disciplines and locations. This specialization combines the conventional parameters and standards of university education with the collective efforts of Indigenous students, scholars, and Elders.
Its aim is to facilitate and support Indigenous scholars whose work is grounded in the values, integrity, and knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples locally and globally. Cultural activities include orientation weekends, sharing circles, Elders support and ceremony.
In keeping with Indigenous cultural norms, all applicants to the Peoples Education program have the opportunity to explore the program by meeting with Indigenous faculty members, student representatives and an Elder prior to admittance.
In addition to the program core courses (6 units), students must complete specialization core courses and optional courses for a total of 33 units for course-based programs, or 24 units for thesis-based programs.
Specialization electives options
- EDPS 536 - Critical Pedagogy and Transformative Practices in Indigenous Education
- EDPS 636 - Indigenous Ontologies in the Global Context
- EDPS 601 - Cree Language Course
Options/Electives:
- 500-level and above courses taken across the Faculty, chosen in consultation with the supervisor or program advisor.
- Students may undertake a supervised individual study course if permitted by their specialization program and only with prior approval by their advisor/supervisor and the Graduate Coordinator. Permission will not be granted if the proposed content is available through regular course offerings.
Thesis-based Program:
- Registration in 900-level THES. All students in a thesis-based Master of Education shall present a thesis embodying the results of their research on a topic approved by their supervisor.
Ethics Requirement
Students in both the course-based and thesis-based Master of Education with a specialization in Indigenous Peoples Education must meet the GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Training Requirement through the completion of INT D 710 (for both master’s and doctoral students) and INT D 720 (for doctoral students) by the end of the first term of registration in their degree program.
Length of Program
There is no residence requirement for the Master of Education program.
The maximum time to complete the course-based MEd program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is six years.
The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MEd program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is four years.
Courses
Graduate courses in Education can be found in Course Listings, under the following subject headings:
Education (EDU)
Education - Elementary (EDEL)
Education - Elementary and Secondary (EDES)
Education - Policy Studies (EDPS)
Education - Secondary (EDSE)
Education - Career Technology Studies (EDCT)
Education - Instructional Technology (EDIT)
Education - Psychology (EDPY)
Health Sciences Education (EDHS)
Library and Information Studies (LIS)
Educational Policy Studies:
The Faculty offers graduate teaching assistantships and research assistantships to some students based upon application and academic merit.
The University also offers support in the form of scholarships and awards to some students based upon application and/or nomination.
Educational Psychology:
In addition to scholarships awarded by outside granting agencies such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and by the University such as the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Scholarships, the Faculty offers financial support to some students in the form of graduate research assistantships and graduate teaching assistantships. Assistantship applications are available to students admitted to the Faculty.
Elementary Education:
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available.
Library and Information Studies:
Inquiries regarding program and course details, and financial assistance should be made to the School of Library and Information Studies. Details about University awards are found at www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca.
Secondary Education:
A number of graduate assistantships are available to qualified candidates for the EdD or PhD in Secondary Education for services rendered in the Faculty’s research and teaching programs. These assistantships do not provide full support.
There are a number of financial supports available to students through fellowships, scholarships, and awards through the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), and the Graduate Students Association.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.
Please refer to the detailed program information or email essgrad2@ualberta.ca.
General inquiriesPlease check out some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQS) to see if your question has been answered, or contact the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) during our office hours.
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR)
Killam Centre for Advanced Studies
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1