Master of Education in Multidisciplinary Leadership

The Master of Education Program is responsible for the preparation of professional educators who may pursue advanced study at the Doctoral level andor advanced professional employment.As distinct from undergraduate degree programs that advance students’ knowledge of their disciplines, graduate degree programs at the Master’s level have the more difficult task of not only advancing students’ knowledge to the point of mastery, but also preparing students to demonstrate that they are capable of advancing the knowledge of their disciplines. The MEd degree awarded under the authority of the School of Education includes the courses and supervised study necessary to meet this obligation.The Multidisciplinary Leadership specialization is designed to prepare graduates to take on roles of responsibility and leadership in a number of educational and community environments. In particular, our graduates will develop skills in collaboration and communication, as well as specific leadership practices that enable the creation of positive and innovative organizational environments. At the same time, a rigorous academic focus provides the knowledge that is necessary to ground effective practice in the diverse and rich scholarship of leadership. Working from a philosophy of reflective engagement, students will be encouraged to engage in field studies that allow them to investigate the important social, economic, political, and cultural implications for contemporary forms of leadership.The Multidisciplinary Leadership specialization requires completion of a minimum of 31 credit hours, and includes required core courses, focus area courses, elective courses, and an option of one of three routes: a comprehensive examination (3 credit hours), a project (6 credit hours), or a thesis (9 credit hours). Students will choose from one of the focus areas within the Multidisciplinary Leadership specialization. Multidisciplinary Leadership students are required to complete five core courses, required focus area courses, and a sufficient number of elective courses to meet the minimum 31 credit hour graduation requirement, including a comprehensive examination. The number of electives will vary according to the route chosen.

In general applicants to a Masters degree program must hold a fouryear Baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution with a Cumulative GPA equivalent to at least 3.00 B at UNBC.This is uploaded at the time of application so have it ready before you start your application In preparing your statement of interest please ensure you include your academic interests and ambitions reasons for applying and a tentative selection of courses for the program you intend to takeThis program requires 3 referencesIn general applicants to a Masters degree program must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.Domestic applicants are normally required to have a minimum overall average of 3.00 B for third and fourth-year courses.