Faculty of Graduate Studies
Section 6: Programs in Graduate Studies
For information about graduate programs in the following units: College universitaire de Saint-Boniface, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, or Education (Doctoral) please refer to the table of contents for page numbers.
Head and Graduate Chair: TBA
General Office: 227 Education Building
Telephone: (204) 474 7886
Fax: (204) 474 7551
Email: edgradpr@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/education
Academic Staff
Program Information
The Department of Educational Administration, Foundations, and Psychology offers specializations in the areas of adult and post-secondary education, educational administration, guidance and counselling, inclusive special education, and the social foundations of education.
Fields of Research
The department is a leader in research in a variety of areas including: Equity and Education (race, gender, disabilities); school reform and school improvement; citizenship education; counselling; cross-cultural education; disability studies; and adult & post-secondary/vocational education.
M.Ed. in Educational Administration,
Foundations and Psychology
Admission
In addition to the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar, the Department of Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology has the following admission application deadline dates (see below for the Guidance and Counselling specialization) and admission requirements:
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For sessions starting |
Canadian/U.S. students |
International students |
| January |
October 1 |
none |
| May |
none |
none |
| July |
February 1 |
none |
| September |
February 1 |
January 15 |
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Guidance and Counselling has only one set of admission dates:
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| July/September |
February 1 |
November 1 |
Applicants must possess:
- a four-year Bachelor of Education degree, or two year After Degree Bachelor of Education, or a four-year bachelor’s degree (or academically equivalent degree/program) from an academic institution recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies;
- a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours of university coursework;
- normally, two years of relevant work experience; and
- appropriate academic and/or professional background for the program area and concentration.
- The Guidance and Counselling and Inclusive Special Education specializations require specific prerequisite coursework that must be completed prior to admission.
- Applicants should note that admission to the M.Ed. program is competitive. A number of factors are taken into account in arriving at an admission decision: (1) the capacity of the department to provide the program of study requested by the applicant; (2) the applicant’s previous academic background and achievement; (3) the referees’ assessment of the applicant; (4) the capacity of the department to provide the applicant with an advisor in the program area; and (5) the applicant’s Statement in Support of their application, including relevant professional experience.
Transfer of Credit
The granting of advanced credit is subject to the regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and subject to approval of the advisor and department head.
Program Requirements
Minimum program requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. The M.Ed. in Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology has a thesis-based route and a course-based route.
The following program requirements apply to all specializations in the Department of Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology. Specific specialization requirements are listed under each specialization below.
M.Ed. programs have a maximum completion time of six years from the date of first registration. Not all courses are offered every year. The graduate course offering schedule is posted on the Faculty’s website: www.umanitoba.ca/education/current/gradinfo.shtml. Although we offer many courses yearly, most of our courses are offered in the evening and those wishing to study full-time should consult with the Department Head.
Second Language Reading Requirement: None
Expected Time to Graduate: full-time: 2 - 3 years; part time, 4 - 5 years
Program by Coursework and Thesis
- A minimum of 18 credit hours of coursework. At least 12 credit hours must be at the 7000 level or equivalent. The remaining 6 credit hours may be at the 5000 level or above, in the Faculty of Education and/or at the 3000 level or above in other faculties.
- As part of their coursework, students must take 3 credit hours of research methodology at the 7000 level in Education or 3000 level or above in other faculties.
Program by Coursework and Comprehensive Examination (Course-based)
- A minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework. At least 18 credit hours must be at the 7000 level or equivalent. The remaining 12 credit hours may be at the 5000 level, or above, in the Faculty of Education and/or at the 3000 level or above in other faculties.
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