Graduate Programs in Education
Online and face-to-face, full-time and part-time programs designed to accommodate the busy working professional.
Why the Werklund School of Education?
The University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education is a destination of choice for highly qualified graduate students. We offer blended programs that are responsive, challenging, innovative, and accessible. Our programs are led by academic experts committed to developing new ideas and insights that address local, national, and international challenges, while nurturing new generations of visionary thinkers.
The Werklund School graduate degrees are designed to fit the busy lifestyle of professionals, allowing them to continue working while developing new skills and participating in meaningful field-specific research. Our future-focused program delivery encourages a diversity of learners to draw on their strengths and creativity in building a better tomorrow.
Explore our Programs
MEd Interdisciplinary | Course-based Degree
The Master of Education (MEd) Interdisciplinary program is a three year, laddered pathway where students select from available topics to complete their first and second years. Students are awarded the MEd after successful completion of the Educational Research topic in their third year. Learn more
MEd School Counselling | Course-based Degree
The Master of Education (MEd) Interdisciplinary program is a three year, laddered pathway where students select from available topics to complete their first and second years. Students are awarded the MEd after successful completion of the School Counselling topic in their third year. Learn more
MEd Specialist | Course-based Degree
The Master of Education (MEd) Specialist route is a course-based, two- or three-year degree within a specialization area. Learn more
MEd School and Applied Child Psychology | Course-based Degree
The Master of Education (MEd) in School and Applied Child Psychology degree is designed for individuals who intend to work as school psychologists or in applied psychology in community settings. Learn more
Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Research | Thesis-based Degree
The Master of Arts (MA) is a research-intensive, thesis-based degree intended to prepare students for further research. This program is full-time with an on campus residency requirement. Learn more
Master of Science (MSc) in Counselling Psychology | Thesis-based Degree
This program will assist students to develop the philosophical, theoretical, research, and practical expertise required of those who wish to offer effective educational and counselling psychology services. Learn more
Master of Science (MSc) in School and Applied Child Psychology | Thesis-based Degree
This program prepares students to work as school psychologists or develop specialized knowledge of school and applied child psychology for use in school or community settings. Learn more
Doctor of Education (EdD)
The Doctor of Education (EdD) is a blended delivery thesis-based degree program designed for practicing professionals. Learn more
PhD in Educational Research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Educational Research is a research-intensive (thesis-based) degree, normally intended to prepare scholars for careers in research and teaching. Learn more
PhD in Counselling Psychology
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology is a thesis-based, on campus degree that prepares individuals to develop philosophical, theoretical, and research expertise in counselling psychology. Learn more
PhD in School & Applied Child Psychology
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in School & Applied Child Psychology is a thesis-based, on campus degree that prepares school psychologists to be contributors and effective collaborators in enhancing learning and mental health outcomes for all individuals within a wide variety of settings. Learn more
Advancing Healthy & Socially Just Schools & Communities
Augmenting K-16 Learning through Advanced Technologies
Curriculum Studies and Practice
Educational Neuroscience: Applications for Teaching & Learning
Equity and Excellence: Gifted Education in Schools
Foundations in School & Counselling Psychology
Generative AI and Educational Innovation
Indigenous Education for Teachers: Starting with Story
Leading & Learning in a Digital Age
Leading in Post-secondary Contexts
Learning Disabilities in the Classroom
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools: Social Justice in Practice
Multimodal Literacies Across Contexts
Niitsitapiisinni: Real Peoples' Way of Life
Perspectives pédagogiques : français langue seconde
School Leadership - Pathway to AB Ed LQS Certification
Supporting and Enhancing Children’s Mental Health
Teaching and Learning Mathematics
Teaching English as an Additional Language
Transdisciplinary Leadership: Strategy & Innovation in Organizations
Master of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies
A laddered pathway that offers a diverse range of topics in online, in person, and blended formats to accommodate busy working professionals.
Important Dates
Review the Graduate Calendar for complete listing of important dates: https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/acadsched
Nov. 1, 2024
Applications open for the following programs:
MEd Interdisciplinary Studies
MEd School Counselling
MEd Specialist
Nov. 10, 2024
November 10-16, 2024: Term Break, no classes
Nov. 11, 2024
Remembrance Day (University closed)
Nov. 13, 2024
Fall Convocation
Dec. 1, 2024
Application deadline for the following programs:
MEd School & Applied Child Psychology
Master of Arts
Doctor of Education
PhD in Educational Research
PhD in Counselling Psychology
PhD in School & Applied Child Psychology
Dec. 25, 2024
Holiday Observance December 25-31 (University closed)
Jan. 6, 2025
Start of Winter Term
Jan. 13, 2025
Start of Winter Classes
Jan. 23, 2025
Last day to drop a class without financial penalty*
*There will be no academic record of a course that is dropped by this date and tuition will be refunded.
Jan. 24, 2025
Last day to add or swap a course
Feb. 1, 2025
Application deadline for MEd Specialist program
Both my MEd and PhD studies have and continue to prepare me to inquire into curriculum studies and Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing as a local and current response to a national curricular conversation about pedagogy and education for reconciliation.
Stephanie Bartlett, MEd, PhD
Werklund alumna and instructor