Master of Arts (M.A.) Educational Leadership (Non-Thesis): Course Work Program By McGill University |Top Universities

Master of Arts (M.A.) Educational Leadership (Non-Thesis): Course Work

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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

29,830 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The M.A. non-thesis option, consisting entirely of course work, is less research-oriented and suitable for practitioners interested in professional development with a theoretical orientation.
The M.A. in Educational Leadership; Non-Thesis-Course Work program consists exclusively of course work. This option is less research-oriented than the thesis and non-thesis project options and is suitable for practitioners interested in professional development with a theoretical orientation. It consists of Required Courses (9 credits) - EDEM 609 Critical Perspectives in Educational Theory and Research (3 credits); EDEM 610 Leadership in Action (3 credits); EDEM 673 Leadership Theory in Education (3 credits); Complementary Courses (21 credits) - from various choices; and Elective Courses (6 credits) - 6 credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level chosen in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The M.A. non-thesis option, consisting entirely of course work, is less research-oriented and suitable for practitioners interested in professional development with a theoretical orientation.
The M.A. in Educational Leadership; Non-Thesis-Course Work program consists exclusively of course work. This option is less research-oriented than the thesis and non-thesis project options and is suitable for practitioners interested in professional development with a theoretical orientation. It consists of Required Courses (9 credits) - EDEM 609 Critical Perspectives in Educational Theory and Research (3 credits); EDEM 610 Leadership in Action (3 credits); EDEM 673 Leadership Theory in Education (3 credits); Complementary Courses (21 credits) - from various choices; and Elective Courses (6 credits) - 6 credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level chosen in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

7+
3+
92+

Applicants to the Certificate and M.A. programs must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. A minimum standing equivalent to a CGPA of 3.0/4.0, or 3.2/4.0 for the last two full-time academic years, is required. A concentration of courses related to the area chosen for graduate work is usually required.

  Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a university-level instructor; the other may be from an administrator in an educationally relevant context.

Applicants to the Certificate and M.A. programs must submit:

• a current curriculum vitae;

• a letter of intent specifying academic and professional experience and interests (specifically, research interests for the Thesis option or project interests for the Non-Thesis Project option).


2 Years
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
10,924 CAD

International Students

29,830 CAD
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