Doctor of Education in Elementary Education

The Doctoral programs prepare individuals for academic research and teaching and for leadership positions in central offices, provincial departments of education, faculties of education and other educational institutions.

Doctoral programs are normally tailored for each individual student according to hisher interests, previous background and experience. Programs will be individually planned to focus on the subject areas of the elementary school and on more general areas such as early childhood education, curriculum studies, instructional studies and teacher education. The exact course requirements will be worked out on an individual basis in consultation with an advisor, and scholarly experiences beyond those offered in courses will be considered a significant part of the doctoral program. The EdD will appeal to educators who are concerned with professional matters of curriculum, teaching, and pedagogy. It is especially suited for professionals who want to explore issues related to their current practices, leadership roles, and future responsibilities.

The Department's minimum admission requirements are an MEd degree from the University of Alberta with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last ?60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. Under certain circumstances it is possible to enter with the equivalent of the BEd degree, but in such instances potential candidates may be required to complete additional course requirements.

English language requirement:

• a minimum TOEFL score of 93 (Internet-based) with a minimum of 24 on the speaking and writing and 21 on reading and listening bands of the test, or equivalent;
• IELTS with a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 on each band;
• CAEL with an overall minimum score of 70, with at least 60 on each subtest.

The application deadline is December 1 for fall admission.