Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Educational Policy Studies - Adult, Community and Higher Education in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,743.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This specialization offers in-depth learning for professionals involved in teaching, managing, or leading adults across diverse educational environments, from formal institutions to community initiatives in both local and international contexts. Our student body encompasses practitioners and scholars from various sectors of adult, community, and higher education, including: college-level instruction, nonprofit organizations, student services, cultural institutions, and corporate training programs. Learning Objectives for ACHE Specialization Students
Express comprehension of adult, community, and higher education as scholarly fields grounded in research and practical application.
Cultivate abilities to design and lead impactful adult learning initiatives within academic and community environments.
Show aptitude for analyzing research critically and connecting it to theoretical frameworks and real-world applications in ACHE (MEd Course-Based); for MEd Thesis-Route students, additionally develop and complete an independent research study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
For the MEd degree, the Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement). Any one of the following is acceptable:
a minimum TOEFL score of 93 (Internet-based) with a minimum of 24 on the speaking and writing bands of the test, or equivalent. (FGSR's minimum for the reading and listening bands of the TOEFL test is 21.)
a minimum score of 70 on the CAEL exam
a minimum of 7.0 on each band on the IELTS with an overall minimum score of 7.0,
Tuition
CAD
9,406