Education - Graduate Diploma in Education

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Education - Graduate Diploma in Education cost?

  CAD 3,911 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  1 year, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: The Graduate Diploma in Education (GDE) addresses the inquiry skills fundamental to quality professional thinking and action and is part of the Faculty of Education’s laddered-credential online program. Specifically, the GDE curriculum is designed to improve professional problem solving and decision-making processes at the individual, team, program, classroom and organizational levels. Currently in Education, as in other professions, there is an emphasis on evidence-informed decision making. Inquiry practices are the processes used to guide such an approach. Students will be required to draw from their professional experience to engage with the research literature in their area of concentration. Admission Requirements Admission requirements for students entering the diploma program are consistent with those set by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and will include: A baccalaureate degree from a recognized university Graduation with a B- graduating average or higher (70% graduating average or a ranking in the top third of the graduating class where number grades are not available) Under exceptional circumstances, consideration will be given to highly motivated individuals with relevant field experience who do not meet the B- requirement A statement of interest in the program will be required in order to ensure alignment of the applicant’s academic background, work experience, and career aspirations with the objectives of the program. Applicants whose native languages do not include English must obtain a passing score in one of the accepted tests of English language proficiency. Information can be found in the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs here: International Students . Areas of Concentration Students will choose from one of the following concentrations: Indigenous Education: The Indigenous Education concentration will focus on (a) Ways of Knowing: Indigenous Leadership and Knowledge in the Classroom (b) Policy and Models in Canadian Indigenous Education, and (c) Indigenous Languages and Language Teaching. As a set these themes examine approaches to education, leadership, and knowledge from the perspective of culture-based education; the policies that have and continue to shape Indigenous education in Canada; and, the diversity and current status of the Indigenous Languages of the Americas. Understanding how a cultural lens contributes to an individual’s ‘coming to know’ is a relevant for teachers and leaders working in every school system and multi-cultu ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply

• Is there a scholarship?

  Financial assistance as published for this program: Only students who are registered as full-time for the session are eligible for fellowships and other support. Several graduate assistantships are available in the Source View scholarship page