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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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Entry requirements

Contact University of Alberta to find course entry requirements.

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Why study at University of Alberta

• Ranked among the top 4 universities in Canada and top 100 in the world
• Guaranteed Tuition model, meaning your tuition does not increase during your program
• Each year, 25 students are awarded the President’s International Distinction Scholarship, worth up to CAN $120,000
• Co-op and paid work experience opportunities in many programs
• Guaranteed place in residence for first year students who apply by 30 April
• Graduates can apply for the three year Post-Graduation work permit, which allows you to work in Canada for up to 3 years
• Top 100 in the world for Graduate Employment outcomes