World Indigenous Studies in Education - Master of Education

Frequently asked questions

• How much does World Indigenous Studies in Education - Master of Education cost?

  CAD 12,927 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  24-28 months minimum; most students complete with…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: This is a part-time blended (on-line and on-campus) program in the field of World Indigenous Studies in Education, which is intended for students with experience in Indigenous communities. It is designed to develop in its graduates, leadership abilities and theoretical, practical and experiential knowledge. It is directed at increasing research and development capabilities in education, in the community, and its leaders. The program parallels the general MEd but courses are geared specifically to Indigenous and World Indigenous contexts. Each student is assigned to a program advisor whose responsibilities include developing with the student a program of study that coheres with the student's professional goals and with the program's aims. The program consists of a minimum credit value of ten half courses. Students select one of three program patterns (see Structure of Graduate Degree Programs ). Admission Requirements To be considered for admission to the MEd WISE program, applicants must provide evidence of: Professional experience in Indigenous education or related field, a BEd degree or its equivalent, and a minimum of a B- average in a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent; OR Two years professional experience in Indigenous education or a related field, and a minimum of a B- average in a Bachelor's Honours degree or its equivalent; OR A BEd degree and a background in Indigenous issues, and a minimum of a mid-B average in a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent; or Demonstrated significant professional experience in Indigenous education or related field, and a minimum of a mid-B average in a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent. In addition to the above, an applicant must submit two letters of support from respected members of the applicant's Indigenous or world indigenous community to which they either belong or are related. Since preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry (Status, non-Status, Métis, Inuit) applicants may be requested to provide proof of Indigenous ancestry where applicable. Documentation that provides proof of Indigenous ancestry may include: a status card, church records, a Métis card, a verification letter from an official Political Territorial Organization (PTO) or First Nations. 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 . Provisional ... · 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