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What do I need to know about this cohort?
The Faculty of Education is offering a blended Master of Education Cohort program for teachers interested in furthering their expertise in health, physical education, comprehensive school health and more! We are only three courses away from the THIRD cohort completing their degrees. The next cohort is planned for Summer 2024. Check out the information below for FAQs. Click here for key dates and application information.
Who is this program for?
Although our HPE MEd Cohorts are offered under the Elementary Education Masters program, it is certainly not limited to elementary teachers! Our first three cohorts have included high school HPE specialists, consultants, elementary HPE specialists and generalists, administrators and more! The purpose of a graduate degree is to examine theory and background in an area (HPE in our case) and then enable and support students to apply these learnings to their own particular context. In fact, according to John Dewey (1938), the context you are in is one of the most important things! Essentially, if you are interested in furthering your learning and professional growth in HPE, then implementing your knowledge in your unique context - this is the program for you!
I am an Alberta student, can I take the Leadership Quality Standard certification courses while I'm in the cohort?
Thanks for asking. Why yes, yes you can! We have had a number of students in the cohorts thus far take EDU 520 and EDU 521 as part of their cohort experience. It involves swapping out 2 of the other courses and we can help you figure it out.
I know this is a course based program but is there a thesis option?
There sure is! We have had past students switch to a thesis program part way through the cohort. If you are interested in this option, you just need to let us know and we can work it out - usually after the first year is complete. Thesis topics thus far have included mental health and loose parts play!
How much does the program cost?
Fee Estimate* (based on 2023 - not inclusive of books, travel, etc. - tuition only)
Summer On Campus Courses
•4 @ $1500 = $6,000
Fall/ Winter/ Spring Courses
•6 @ $1500 = $9,000
Total estimated cost of the program: $15,000
I'm from outside of Edmonton, where can I stay?
1. Campground within a 23 minute bike ride (12 minutes by car): http://www.rainbow-valley.com/
2. On-campus dorm-type or basic hotel-type rooms: https://conference.ualberta.ca/accommodation
3. Hotels are available everywhere - some close some far, some on LRT, some not. We will be meeting in the Education South Tower on campus if you are Googling things...
4. Looking to share and cut costs? We can connect you with the cohort to discuss!
Why yes, yes there is! Here's a few for starters...
1. RIVER VALLEY - rent a bike (or borrow one from Doug) or a Segway, walk, run, skate - Edmonton has the largest urban parkland in the world!
2. Elk Island National Park - 1/2 hour outside the city this is the best, least-known National Park!
3. Whyte Avenue - more hipsters, restaurants and bars than you'll ever need.
4. Hang out with the awesome faculty members who teach in the cohort.
5. Socialize with your fellow cohorters (I mean, that's why we do the summers together!).
Parking on Campus?
Is expensive... See here for rates. Closest spots are the Education Car Park, Jubilee or Stadium (the last 2 are $1/day cheaper...).
If you want free parking, you can go East of 109 street in the residential area and usually find a spot within a 12-15 minute walk. Your ONE Card also comes with a transit pass (you'll have to pick up a sticker) so you can also bus or LRT on in.