Education Policy Studies (with a focus in Adult, Community and Higher Education), MEd, University of Alberta

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About Education Policy Studies (with a focus in Adult, Community and Higher Education), MEd - at University of Alberta

Award: Master of Education

The Adult, Community and Higher Education (ACHE) specialization provides advanced study for individuals who work with adults in the capacity of instruction, administration, or community leadership within a variety of formal, non-formal, and informal settings in both local and global contexts. Our students represent a wide array of adult, community, and higher education practice and scholarship including: post-secondary instruction, community organizations and NGOs, student affairs, cultural and arts organizations, and workplace learning.

Goals for Students in the ACHE Specialization

Articulate an understanding of adult, community, and higher education as areas of scholarship and applied knowledge underpinned by research.
Develop skills in effective conceptualization and leadership of adult education programming in higher education and community settings.
Demonstrate capacity to critically evaluate research and understand its relation to theory and practice in ACHE (MEd Course-Based); for MEd Thesis-Route, to additionally conceptualize and execute an original research project.

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Alberta

The University of Alberta offers a wide ranges of scholarships to international students. You will be evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission. Your eligibility will be based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer. We'll assess you for a match to the following three scholarships. If you are eligible for an admission-based scholarship we will contact you directly!

International Admissions Scholarship-up to $5,000
Regional Excellence Scholarship- up to $5,000
Gold Standard Scholarship- up to $6,000

You can also apply for scholarships based on your application, including the President’s International Distinction Scholarship, awarded annually to 25 international students, worth up to CAN $120,000.

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