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The MEd in Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology offers specializations in adult and post-secondary education; counselling psychology; cross-cultural, sociological and philosophical foundations in education; educational administration; and inclusive education. You can choose to take a thesis-based or course-based route.
Thesis-Based Route
Expected duration: 2+ years
Tuition and fees: Program fees are assessed in the first two terms of study, followed by a continuing fee in the third and any subsequent terms. (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
The MEd in Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology program (thesis-based) consists of 18 credit hours of coursework and a thesis requirement.
Courses prepare the student to design and implement a research project that leads to the thesis. For the thesis, students will select a research question, gather and interpret data and present the investigation and its results as a written document with the program advisor’s support. An oral defense of the thesis concludes the program.
Course-Based Route
Expected duration: 2+ years
Tuition and fees: Program fees are assessed in the first two terms of study, followed by a continuing fee in the third and any subsequent terms. (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
The MEd in Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology program (course-based) consists of 30 credit hours of coursework and a comprehensive examination.
With the help of a program advisor, students will select their concentration and courses that lead to mastery within Educational Administration. Once they have completed the course component, students will prepare a document that demonstrates comprehensive mastery with the program advisor’s support. The document can be a final examination or a project, which may conclude with an oral defense of the document.
Sample course offerings
- EDUA 7010: Educational Administration as a Field of Study and Practice (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 7050: Theoretical Perspectives in Educational Administration (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 5800: Introduction to Educational Research (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 5100: Issues in the Administration of Education (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 7020: Politics of Education (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 7060: Organizational Planning and Development in Education (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 7540: Programs in Career Development (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 7560: Cross-Cultural and Diversity Counselling (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 7712: Working with Family, School and Community Systems (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
To qualify for the MEd in Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology program, you must have a minimum of:
- A four year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a university recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
- with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your last 60 credit hours of university study.
- Two or more years of relevant work experience
- Suitable academic and/or professional background for the program area and concentration.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
Applications for the MEd in Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology program are accepted for Fall, Winter and Summer entry. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts
- Current CV. Please ensure that your CV/Resume includes your:
- complete academic history
- employment history
- service/volunteerism with organizations (for example, community
- organizations, non-governmental organizations, etc.)
- committee involvement (in university, workplace, or community settings)
- research project involvement including research assistant roles
- research papers (including published, not published, and in-progress works)
- research conference presentations
- certifications (including teaching certificates)
- awards
- scholarships
- other achievements
- Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
- Statement of intent. Submit a letter of interest of no more than 200 words that situates your area of research interest within the larger context of your proposed concentration of study in education and in relation to your preferred advisor’s area of research.
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
Please be aware that due to the competitive nature of our program admissions, not all qualified applicants will be recommended for admission. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to make your application as fulsome as possible.
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Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Faculty of Education
203 Education Building,
71 Curry Place
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Graduate Program Email: GradPrograms.Education@umanitoba.ca
Undergraduate Program Email: Bachelor.Education@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9004
1-800-432-1960 ext 9004
Fax: 204-474-7551