Admission Requirements

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.

Degree Requirements - Course-based program

Students must maintain continuous registration, either in a credit course or a tuition bearing maintenance of status.

  • GPS 960.0
  • GPS 961.0

Minimum 30 credit units, including:

  • 12 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 991.3
  • ERES 800.3 or ERES 810.3 or ERES 820.3 as approved by the Department of Educational Administration

  • *Note: students who have completed EADM 437.3, EADM 438.3and/or EADM 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)

Degree Requirements - Course-based program with Advanced Standing

Students must maintain continuous registration, either in a credit course or a tuition bearing maintenance of status.

  • GPS 960.0
  • GPS 961.0

A minimum of 24 credit units, including the following:

  • 15 credit units of electives as approved by the Department of Educational Administration
  • EADM 811.3
  • EADM 990.0
  • EADM 991.3
  • ERES 800.3 or ERES 810.3 or ERES 820.3 as approved by the Department of Educational Administration