Available Master's Degree in Education at University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada ( Intakes: Jan/Winter, May/Summer, Sep/Fall )

Department of Education at University of Regina 

The Faculty of Education is concerned with both professional and academic approaches to postgraduate studies. A Doctoral Program in Education is offered. As well, a Master's degree is offered in five areas: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Adult Education, Human Resource Development or Indigenous Education. The MEd programs may follow a thesis, project, practicum or course route. The Adult Education and Human Resource Development programs may follow a thesis, project or course route.

All applicants must meet the general admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. In addition, the Faculty of Education requires the following:

  • the applicant must have a four-year degree applicable to the program (normally a B.Ed., B.H.R.D., or B.A.Ed., or equivalent);
  • at least two years of teaching or other relevant professional experience preferred;
  • a minimum grade point average of 70%.

Individual programs may have other additional requirements noted under the particular program. Admission is ALWAYS subject to availability of space and supervision.


Application deadlines:

The application, in addition to letters of recommendation and academic transcripts, should include a career resume and a letter of intent. Students will not be permitted to register until the semester for which they received admission. These review dates are also applicable to requests for program transfer and reapplication.


Admission Requirements

Letter of Intent
Your letter of intent should address each of the following:
1. Why you are interested in the program and in the field of Education
2. How you have prepared academically and personally to take on the challenges of the program
3. What you hope to gain/learn by being a part of the program
4. If you are applying with the intention of pursuing either of the Master of Education in Educational Psychology degree program Practicum routes: (a) briefly describe any experience you have had (if any) in conducting psychological assessments or counselling others, and (b) discuss your thoughts about how you might approach the task of helping others as an Educational Psychologist or as a counselor.
5. If there is some aspect of your application that you need to explain, (e.g., a poor academic average) provide a brief explanation.

Applicants to the thesis route may include a statement of their future interests.  Be succinct; letter of intent for master's students should be no longer than 250-500 words.

Confidential Recommendations
If you are interested in pursuing the Practicum route, the referees would provide some commentary on the qualities you possess that would be beneficial when helping others (e.g., when engaged in the types of duties performed by Educational Psychologists or counsellors).  This should be indicated in the Comments section of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research's 
Confidential Recommendation or in an attached Letter of Reference.

Mid-Career Option

The mid-career admission option is designed for those applicants who have 10 or more years of teaching or relevant professional experience. Applicants with 10 or more years of teaching or relevant professional experience and who have successfully completed a relevant undergraduate degree, but whose GPA does not meet the minimum requirement as set by FGSR , will have their applications considered for this admission option. The relevant program and/or subject area may recommend such an applicant for the mid-career admission option to the Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Programs, Education) who may recommend acceptance into the M.Ed., MAEd, MHRD, or Maîtrise programcourse route only, to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. If approved, the acceptance would be probationary; the student could seek transfer to a thesis, project, or practicum route only after being accepted as a fully qualified student by FGSR.

Applicants to the Master of Education in Educational Psychology degree programs are to address specific information in both the Letter of Intent and that the Confidential Referees provide.

The PhD Program in Education ( 60 Credits)

The PhD Program in Education is designed to prepare educational leaders with knowledge and expertise in educational theory and practice, and more specialized knowledge in one of these areas: curriculum and instruction, educational administration, educational psychology, adult education, or human resource development.

Indigenous Ed Doctorate (EdD)  ( 33 Credits)

Master's Programs Offered:

  • Master of Adult Education and Human Resources Development
  • Master of Educational Psychology
  • Master of Indigenous Education
  • Master of Indigenous Language Education
  • Maîtrise en éducation française en Enseignement, apprentissage et leadership program (EAL)
  • Master of Education in Teaching, Learning and Leadership (MEd TLL)
  • Master's Certificate in Human Resource Administration in Education
  • Master's Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Master's Certificate in Educational Technology and Media

Thesis Option Requirements

For thesis option requirements please refer to the appropriate subject area.

Project Option Requirements

For project option requirements, please refer to the appropriate subject area.  Project option is no longer available in the Educational Psychology subject area.

Master of Education (MEd) in Adult Education and Human Resources Development ( Thesis/Project) 30 Credits - The Master of Education in Adult Education and Human Resource Development degree program (MEd AHRD) is intended to prepare individuals for specialized educational roles in organizations involved in training and  development, and/or adult training institutions. Students will be able to select courses in both or either the Adult Education or the Human Resource Development streams, within one combined program. Some specialized areas of theory and practice within the field of human resource development.

Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Psychology (Thesis/Course) 30 Credits - Offerings in Educational Psychology emphasize training and research in general guidance and counseling activities. The Education Psychology area (which is most heavily involved in programs for guidance and counseling) represents a broad spectrum of interests. Two new practicum routes; 1) Educational Psychology; 2) Counseling are designed to meet the needs of two predominant streams of interest. The first stream is designed to meet the needs of students who may wish to become Educational Psychologist and possibly register with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists.  The second stream is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to become counselors.

Master of Indigenous Education (MIEd) (Thesis/Project/Course) 30 Credits - The Master of Indigenous Education degree aims to: prepare students as leaders in pedagogical practice in Indigenous Education; provide students with the required skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to become effective Indigenous educators; prepare students to conduct research with Indigenous peoples; provide students with opportunities to learn, to understand, and to experience different forms and systems of Indigenous knowledge; and equip students with the competencies and abilities to integrate Indigenous knowledge into school curricula. Teachers currently working in band or urban schools with high Indigenous student populations and those interested in Indigenous education, are the target groups for this program.

Master of Indigenous Language Education (MILEd)  ( Thesis/Project/Course) 30 Credits - The Indigenous Languages Certificate (ILC) focuses on immersing educators in the three dialects of Cree spoken on the Prairies: nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree, 'y' dialect), nêhinawêwin (Swampy Cree, 'n' dialect), and nîhithawîwin (Woodland Cree, 'th' dialect). The part-time program includes 10 courses taken over two years.Through the courses, students develop proficiency in how to speak and teach Cree by learning Indigenous teaching methodologies. The ILC is open to anyone who wishes to learn an Indigenous language, and students enter the program with varied ability to speak Cree, from beginner to fluent speakers.

Maîtrise en éducation française (MÉd) en Enseignement, apprentissage et leadership (EAL) – cheminement avec thèse/cours (thesis/Project /Course route) French 30 Credits- The program is offered jointly by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, the Faculty of Education and La Cité universities francophone.The Maîtrise en education française (MEd) is a program that is pertinent to teaching in French in a minority setting. Within the MEd, there will be two intensive courses offered online during the summer. Students will then take at least one on-campus or online course throughout the fall and winter semester, with the option of taking one course in the spring semester. Once the course requirements have been completed, students may begin their project or thesis.

Master of Education (MEd) in Teaching, Learning and Leadership ( Project/Course) 30 Credits- The Master of Education degree in Teaching, Learning and Leadership prepares individuals for development and implementation of instructional programs in elementary and secondary educational institutions and is designed to serve the needs of practicing school administrators, and for those who wish to prepare for a career in educational administration. Students in the Master of Education in Teaching Learning and Leadership can focus their studies by choosing courses from variety of subject areas such as: Educational Leadership, Anti-oppressive Education and Teacher Activism, Arts Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology, Literacy and Language Education Education, Science and Environmental Education, Social Studies Education, Teaching English as an Additional Language.

Master of Adult Education and Community Engagement (MAED) (project/Thesis/Course). 30 Credits.

Application Fees

$125

Processing Time

6-8 weeks

Intake

Sep 2024/Jan,May 2025

Academic Requirement

65-70%

IELTS

Overall 6.5 (not less than 6.0)

PTE

Each 59

TOEFL

Overall 83 (not less than 20)

Duolingo

Overall 120 ( not less than 105)

Note: English Proficency Test is not required from English Speakers or English Speaking Countries. 

Documents required for Applications in University of Regina -

  • Passport
  • Academics (Bachelor Transcripts & Degree)
  • IELTS TRF - for non english speaking nations
  • CV/Resume of the Student
  • Letter of Intent by the student (Please note student only need to answer 1-4 questions of the form)
  • 02 Letter of Recommendations (Preferably form the School and College/University)
  • Referees Email ID and Names
  • Signed information release form (Masters Program)

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