Admission Requirements

• 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% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units); students with averages below 70% may be considered for probationary entry into the program
• a four year honours degree, or equivalent from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the field of study
• favourable recommendation from the Admissions Committee of the Department of Educational Administration
• favourable recommendations from three academic/professional referees

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.

Admission Requirements with Advanced Standing

• 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% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units); students with averages below 70% may be considered for probationary entry into the program
• a four year honours degree, or equivalent from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the field of study
• completion of the Certificate in Leadership in Post-Secondary Education
• favourable recommendation from the Admissions Committee of the Department of Educational Administration
• favourable recommendations from three academic/professional referees

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.

• GPS 960.0
• GPS 961.0

A minimum 21 credit units, including the following:

• 6 credit units of electives as approved by the Department of Educational Administration
• EADM 811.3
• EADM 837.3*
• EADM 838.3*
• EADM 839.3*
• EADM 990.0
• EADM 994.0
• ERES 800.3 or ERES 810.3 or ERES 820.3 as approved by the Department of Educational Administration

*NOTE – students that have completed EADM 437.3, EADM 438.3, and/orEADM 439.3, that have not been credited to a degree program, may use up to 2 of those courses to satisfy the requirements for EADM 837.3, EADM 838.3 or EADM 839.3)

• GPS 960.0
• GPS 961.0

A minimum 15 credit units, including the following:

• 9 credit units of electives as approved by the Department of Educational Administration
• EADM 811.3
• EADM 990.0
• EADM 994.0
• ERES 800.3 or ERES 810.3 or ERES 820.3 as approved by the Department of Educational Administration