Graduate programs in teaching, education & counselling
Enhance your practice, make career advancements and build community with our graduate programs
Complex Realities of Contemporary Schooling theme
Major: Contemporary Issues in Education
In this program we embrace the opportunities and possibilities that arise as we come to terms with the increased complexity and diversity within and across educational systems.
Educational Leadership major
Enhance your professional practice and gain Alberta Education Leadership Quality Standard Certification.
Counselling Psychology major
Prepare for a career as a Canadian Certified Counsellor or Registered Psychologist in Alberta. Two-year program is on campus in first year.
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Applied Psychology major
Prepare for a career as a Canadian Certified Counsellor or Registered Psychologist in Alberta. Blended delivery format over three years.
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Faculty of Education graduate Kaye Bonto wants to encourage students' natural curiosities
Witnessing "a-ha moments" and seeing her future students be immersed in learning and creative pursuits that interest them is what excites Faculty of Education student Kaye Bonto most about becoming a teacher.
School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Education winner: Moriah Edge-Partington
Moriah is a lifelong learner, dedicated to staying curious and open to possibility. Motivated by her extreme passion for her field of work, she aims to translate her research into practical solutions, offering …
School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Counselling winner: Sydney Gelineau-Olay
A trailblazer in her field, Sydney's academic career includes a project to advance the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ therapy clients and writing a textbook chapter. Sydney assures that while her accomplishments are the result of hard …
Shining Graduate Nato’yi’kina’soyi (Holy Light that Shines Bright), Hali Heavy Shield inspires through artistry and leadership
Accomplished multi-disciplinary artist, author, instructor and mentor, Nato’yi’kina’soyi (Holy Light that Shines Bright), Hali Heavy Shield (BA/BEd ’06, MEd ’12) is the first female Blackfoot PhD recipient at Iniskim, University of Lethbridge. …
Faculty of Education Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera
Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera decided to pursue a Master of Education because of her belief in the importance of continued education.
Ni'tsitohkito'pi (Lone Rider), Andre Crop Eared Wolf is working to be a better educator
Ni'tsitohkito'pi (Lone Rider), Andre Crop Eared Wolf (BA '03, BEd '06), has returned to where his journey as an educator began, with a desire to continue learning and improve his practice.
Mirroring modern classrooms: Faculty of Education alumni support room renovations
As classes began for the Fall 2023 term, a pair of busy classrooms in Turcotte Hall had received a significant makeover, aimed at better preparing student teachers for what they will step into in …
Meet Dr. Lisa Starr, Dean of the Faculty of Education
Early on in her career in education, Dr. Lisa Starr learned to remain open to possibilities and take risks, both of which have served her well throughout her career.
Faculty of Education enters 2023 after celebrating intern teachers, connecting with school division partners
“We are so blessed to have such strong relationships with our school divisions, and the work they do with our students is amazing,” says Assistant Dean, Field Experiences, Dr. Sharon Pelech.