Interested Applicants
Admission Requirements for Graduate Studies in Education
Ph.D. (Education Studies) Degree
The minimum standard for admission is a research based Master's degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited university. Normally admission will be granted only to applicants who have an "A" standing in their previous graduate work and who submit evidence of previous scholarly research, such as a Master's thesis, Directed Research Project, or Qualifying Research Paper acceptable to the Doctoral Admissions Committee. Applicants are required to submit acceptable letters of reference from three individuals familiar with the applicant's research and other scholarly achievement, as well as evidence of appropriate professional qualifications and work in an educational setting. Students with Master's degrees and an excellent academic record in a related field, who have experience in education and teaching in universities, colleges, or organizations other than public schools, and who may not have professional teaching credentials or qualifications, will also be considered for admission. All applicants will be required to submit a clear statement of plans for future study and research. Students may be required to make up for any deficiencies in their specific backgrounds by taking appropriate additional course work.
Admission to the program is granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of Graduate Education of the Faculty of Education, who shall be advised by the Doctoral Admissions Committee and consult with other individuals as appropriate.
M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology) Degree
Candidates for admission to the program shall meet the following requirements.
1. A four-year degree (20 full courses); (honours degree preferred) from an approved university, with normally at least a B (minimum 70%) standing in the final two years of study or equivalent. One academic year of professional preparation for teaching, or its equivalent, can be used to meet the requirement of the fourth year, but it is not considered when calculating the average mark for admission.
2. A minimum of one year experience (paid and/or volunteer) or the equivalent in the helping professions (teaching, counselling, nursing, community service, or related activities).
3. A minimum of five courses in the social sciences. Of these five, a minimum of three full (or six half) courses in the field of psychology and at least two (or four half) additional courses in psychology, sociology, anthropology, or social work. Courses in other fields, such as nursing, religion, and education that are primarily psychological (e.g., classroom management, family studies) will also be considered. In addition, it would be advisable to have a background in elementary statistical methods.
Decisions for the Counselling Psychology program are based on application materials, as well as participation in a Group Selection Evening and a personal interview. Approximately 60 applicants who meet the minimum admissions requirements will be invited (mid to late February) to attend a Group Selection Evening scheduled for Wednesday March 5th, 2008 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm). Please plan to arrive by 5:45 pm. Refreshments will be served following the formal portion of the evening and it will draw to a close by 9:30 pm. Approximately 24 candidates will be selected from the Group Selection Evening for personal interviews, which will be held on Thursday March 6th and Friday March 7th. For candidates who are traveling to London from outside of the Southwestern Ontario region and need to make travel/accommodation arrangements to attend the Group Selection Evening, and who are selected for a personal interview, we will try to schedule personal interviews for March 6th. Those closer to London will be scheduled on March 7th.
M.Ed. (Educational Studies) Degree
Fields of Study:
Educational Policy Studies • Curriculum Studies (on-site or on-line) • Educational
Psychology/Special Education
Candidates for admission to the program shall meet the requirements of either Category A or Category B below:
*Please note: These requirements were updated in September 2006. Please review before applying to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Category A:
1. A minimum four-year degree (20 full courses or equivalent), from an approved university, with normally at least a B average (minimum 70%) in the final two years of study or equivalent; preference will be given to applicants who have completed an honours degree; and2. A qualification leading to certification as a teacher, with normally at least a B standing.*
3. Due to the competitive nature of programs, successful teaching experience or the equivalent may be considered in the selection process (i.e. preference will be given to those who have at least one year of teaching experience).
*When calculating the average mark for admission purposes, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies does not include Bachelor of Education or equivalent courses.
Category B:
1. A four-year professional or honours degree or equivalent (20 full courses) from an approved university, with normally at least a B average (minimum 70%) in the final two years of study or equivalent.2. Successful experience as an educator in a professional setting may be considered in the selection process.
Note: For Educational Psychology/Special Education core within the M.Ed. in Educational Studies program, the Admissions Committee will take into account relevant education and experience (e.g., undergraduate courses in psychology and/or Additional Qualifications in Special Education (Part 1 & 2) will normally be required).
Aboriginal Access
First Nations candidates who meet the minimum admissions requirements will be given special consideration in the application process. Please identify yourself on the online application.
