Program Description
Established in order to respond to the professional needs of educators and administrators in French immersion and minority Francophone environments, the Saint-Jean Campus leads with excellence in interdisciplinary Education research. The Faculté Saint-Jean also offers graduate students a unique experience of deepening their understanding of bilingualism and minorities.
The Master of Education Sciences program at Campus Saint-Jean offers a high-quality graduate-level university experience that extends to various domains of Education Sciences, all in French. The program is organized under the following three main research axes:
Educational leadership is the centre of the entire education profession. Be it at the school level, council level, training level, or ministerial level, principalship and school leadership roles orient and coordinate the actions of diverse actors dedicated to academic success. Generally, it is understood that a leader's role is complex in educational organizations and that it boils down to more than simply "giving orders and direction". Indeed, an educational leader is a person who assumes the role of pedagogic leader, is a competent, efficient and responsible manager, and is an engaged educator who is aware of the difficulties of leadership in a linguistic minority environment.
Educational Leadership and Administration targets students who want to assume a position of leadership in educational administration, as a leader, principal, vice-principal, counsel member, ATA, Alberta Education, etc. The goal of this concentration is to develop students' comprehension of leadership in the context of educational administration. Students will grow familiar with the theoretical foundations of leadership in education et will begin exploring the vast array of research in this field. This procedure will nurture their critical reflection on the practice of leadership in the 21st Century from an inclusive perspective. Throughout their training, students will also have the opportunity to complete a practicum in order to develop their practical skills and knowledge. At the end of the program, students will receive a graduate certificate in Educational Administration.
Inclusive education is a systematic concept and a path of individual and collective emancipation, stemming from a thought movement anchored in human rights, children's rights and social justice. Founded not only on needs, but also on rights, the program is based on altruistic values and the rejection of concepts such as "inaptitude" and "inability". It constitutes an approach of transforming education systems and other learning environments in order to meet the needs of diverse learners, diverse needs and diverse rights. Stacked with practices, methods and other appropriate tools which are clearly defined in the classes, the program focuses on how to create comfortable spaces for educators and learners, with a transformed learning experience that favours the emancipation of all.
Inclusive education is a way of thinking and acting which is centred on the transformation of learning environments, taking diversity of students and their needs into account, nourishing students' active participation in learning, supporting their educational success, reducing their environmental obstacles and developing a collaborative environment. In this perspective, inclusive education targets many dimensions that constitute learning environments: inclusive practices, support tools for inclusivity, innovative technologies for inclusion in education, values and attitudes that support inclusion in education, common difficulties with managing diversity from an equitable and inclusive perspective, etc.
and numeracy are at the heart of learning and play a determining role in academic success. Literacy and numeracy development in curricula is a complex process that requires skills and knowledge about oral and written production in many disciplines in schools. Numeracy development consists of the ability to use and apply quantitative information and mathematic knowledge to a variety of everyday situations. The main objective of this concentration is to deepen students' understanding in these two domains in order to renew their pedagogic approach and optimize their ability to plan for meeting the needs of learners. This concentration targets many areas of research and studies such as: the integration of French in school materials, plurilingualism and pluriculturalism in teaching and learning, the role of STEM subjects in teaching and curricula, learning evaluation and oral, written, numeric, etc. literacy.
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Admission requires the completion of a recognized undergraduate degree from the 海角社区, with a minimum admission average of 3,0 on a 4-point scale, calculated over the last 60 credits of university-level courses.
This calculation is performed by the specialized GPA assessment team (AGPA) only once the application has been submitted. -
However, in the project stream, relevant professional experience may be considered to compensate for a GPA below the required threshold.
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A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience as a teacher in Canada is required to be eligible for the program in the project stream.
Required documents:
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An electronic copy of all official postsecondary transcripts, with a print date of less than one (1) year for studies completed in Canada only. A recent print date is not required for international transcripts.
Please do not include in your application:
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Secondary studies (high school)
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Non-credit postsecondary studies or courses taken for interest
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Professional training or development programs
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Professional designations
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Continuing education courses
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An electronic copy of your postsecondary degrees obtained
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Two (2) references
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An up-to-date CV
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A one (1)-page statement of purpose (or motivation letter) explaining why you wish to pursue a master’s degree
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Proof of French language proficiency:
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Applicants must have adequate French language skills.
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For students who do not have a prior university degree in French, the following document is required:
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A TEF (Test d’évaluation de français) showing a C1-level result, or a diploma/certificate in the French language, with the score indicated in your application
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Admission requires a recognized bachelor’s degree from the 海角社区, with a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, calculated on the last 60 credits of university-level coursework.
This calculation (AGPA) is completed only by the specialized admissions evaluation team, once the admission application has been submitted.
Applications with an admission GPA below 3.0 will not be considered, and applicants will be notified by email once their file has been reviewed.
An electronic copy of all official postsecondary transcripts is required, with a date of issue within the last year for studies completed in Canada. A recent date of issue is not required for international transcripts.
Please do not include in your application:
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Secondary studies (high school/lycée)
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Non-credit postsecondary studies (including personal interest courses)
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Professional training or development courses
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Professional designations
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Continuing education courses
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An electronic copy of your awarded postsecondary degree(s).
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Two references.
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A current CV.
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A one-page Statement of Intent explaining your motivation for pursuing a master’s degree.
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A Research Proposal: a letter describing the research direction you wish to pursue, including themes or topics you intend to explore.
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A Writing Sample: between 5 and 15 pages of previous academic work.
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Applicants must demonstrate adequate French language proficiency.
Please note: For applicants who do not hold a previous university degree in French, one of the following documents must be submitted:
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A TEF (Test d’évaluation de français) showing a minimum C1 level, or
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A French language diploma/certificate with the score clearly indicated, to be uploaded with the application.
Applicants to programs offered at Campus Saint-Jean are not required to take an English test or translate their documents into English. If all documents are in French, no English translation is required.
Admission to this master program does not require that a candidate have a designated supervisor before submitting their application. However, once admitted, a supervisor must be secured the first year. To do so, please consult the list of our faculty researchers here: profiles by research area, and contact them to obtain their agreement to supervise you in your research and thesis writing. We recommend that you review the research profiles and target faculty members whose areas align with your project. Then, send them a professional email in which you: briefly introduce yourself, explain your research intentions, attach your statement of intent and current CV, indicate what specifically interested you in their profile, and request, if possible, a meeting (virtual or in person) to discuss further.
📩 For more details, please contact: csjsup@ualberta.ca
Courses: 6 courses in total (18 credits), including:
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2 methodology courses (MEDU 520 + MEDU 580)
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2 specialization courses in the chosen concentration
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2 elective courses, selected in consultation with the supervisor
Research: Preparation and defense of a thesis (12 credits)
Additional Requirements:
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Mandatory ethics training
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8 hours of professional development
Maximum Duration: 6 years
Total: 30 credits
Project Route
Courses: 9 courses in total (27 credits), including:
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2 methodology courses (e.g., MEDU 520 + MEDU 580)
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2 specialization courses in the chosen concentration
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5 elective courses, freely chosen by the student
Final Activity: A synthesis project (3 credits), consisting of a written paper of approximately 30 pages (no defense required).
Maximum Duration: 4 years
Total: 30 credits
📩 For more details, please contact: csjsup@ualberta.ca