Educational Foundations

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University of Saskatchewan

Canada , Saskatoon

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 9,396 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Educational Foundations

About

Program

The application window for international students in academic year 2023-2024, opens Nov. 1, 2022 and closes Jan. 15, 2023 for a start date of September 2023.

The following application deadlines are for *domestic* students only:

For classes starting July, the application window opens Nov. 1, 2022 and closes Feb 15, 2023
For classes starting September, the application window opens Nov. 1, 2022 and closes March 31, 2023

All applications and supporting documentation must be received by the deadline date. After that date, we will review the completed applications, but not before.

Program	Expected length	Thesis-based	Project-based	Course-based
M.Ed.	2 years

Also known as the Integrated Master of Education, research in this program explores:

The interdisciplinary and international study of Indigenous education
Anti-racist and anti-oppressive education
Ecological, environmental, place-based and land-based education
Teacher education
Sexual orientation and gender study
Lives of teachers, children, and parents
Climate change education
Critical pedagogy, neoliberalism, and education for democracy

You can complete this degree as a thesis- or course-based program through online classes or face-to-face approaches over two years. There is the opportunity to take courses online and then participate in a Summer Institute. The course-based route may include a capstone component. In consultation with faculty advisors, both thesis and course-based students will design their program around a specific theme.

Interested in a Ph.D.? We also offer a cross-departmental Ph.D. in Education.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized college or university or documented and approved equivalency
Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)

English Program Requirements

The language of instruction and examination at the University of Saskatchewan is English. In order for students to understand, communicate and be successful in programs at the university, an acceptable level of academic English is required. You may be asked to provide proof of English proficiency.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 9,396

How to Apply

1. Find a program

We offer degree, diploma and certificate programs in more than 100 areas of study across 17 diverse colleges and schools.

Learn the admission requirements and deadlines

Make sure you meet the admission requirements such as required grade 12 classes, minimum admission averages, and proficiency in English.

Apply early to take advantage of benefits like early admission and access to scholarships. Some scholarship applications are due before the application deadline.

2. Apply for admission

Completing the application

The online application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may start an application, save it, and return to it any time before submitting.

You will need to have:

Your educational history
A Visa or MasterCard for online payment of application fee. For most programs, a minimum, non-refundable $90 CDN application fee is required to submit your application.Refer to yourprogram pagefor specific fee information.
Supplemental documents can be submitted after you apply (see below)

Ready to apply?

Create an account and fill out the online application for admission.
Some programs do not use the common application system. View programs with alternate applications listed below.

3. After you apply

After submitting your online application, you will be notified by email if you are required to provide any additional supplemental documents.

Changing your application

If you need to make changes to an application that you have already submitted, submit your request, along with your full name and date of birth toadmissions@usask.ca

Check your status

If you applied using USask's common application system, you can log back into your profile to view the status of your application, required documents or the status of your sent documents.

Submit required documents

It is important to:

check your application status to learn what documents we will need to consider you for admission. You will also be able to see when items you submit have been received.
submit documents before the documents deadline which are listed with the application deadlines.

Commonly requested supplemental documents include:

Transcripts

Transcripts or report cards are used to calculate your admission average and to determine whether you have met or will meet prerequisite requirements for your program.

English language proficiency

You may be asked to show evidence that you are proficient in English to ensure you are prepared to study at USask. If you’ve taken a standardized test, you will need to arrange for your results to be sent directly to the University of Saskatchewan from the testing centre.

Recruitment, Admissions and Transfer Credit
University of Saskatchewan
105 Administration Place
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A2Canada

Accept your offer

When a decision has been made regarding your application, you will be notified as soon as possible. If you receive an offer of admission, accept your offer in the application system to become a USask student.

Plan to start

If you haven’t already done so, you should apply for scholarships, apply for residence (if needed) and learn what you need to know when you are new to USask.