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Duration

2 years

Tuition

$15,290

 

Sep 8-Sep 8

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Online

Credential

Degree

Year Founded

1908

Scholarships

no

The University of Alberta’s Master of Elementary Education Program drives educators as learners to innovate on the idea of what learning can be for young children. Programs challenge and support development to traditional understandings, while critical thinking and research skills are taught to aid in curriculum development for elementary schools.

Learners will benefit from the university’s guidelines that the program was designed around, including to prepare first-class professionals, to provide opportunities, to foster critical understanding of a range of subjects, and to ensure that a variety of programming options including face-to-face and online learning were available.

Admission Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in education with at least a 3.0 GPA.
  • Valid teaching certificate.
  • One year of teaching experience.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to engage with students in various learning environments.
  • Critical understanding of research and theoretical concepts for education.
  • How to develop programming for elementary aged students.

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Student Reviews (13)

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University of Alberta

Transformative experience

Jillian A

June 16, 2026

Graduated From

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

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Completing my Master of Education at the University of Alberta was a transformative experience. The program challenged me to think critically, conduct meaningful research, and develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The supportive facul...

Completing my Master of Education at the University of Alberta was a transformative experience. The program challenged me to think critically, conduct meaningful research, and develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The supportive faculty and engaging coursework helped me build confidence as an educational leader. Since graduating, I have taken on new professional opportunities and feel well-equipped to contribute to positive change in the field of education.

University of Alberta

Collaborative environment

Melanie Smythe

June 16, 2026

Graduated From

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

na

As a working educator, I appreciated the flexibility and relevance of the University of Alberta's Master of Education program. The curriculum balanced theory and practice, allowing me to immediately apply what I learned in my classroom and school commu...

As a working educator, I appreciated the flexibility and relevance of the University of Alberta's Master of Education program. The curriculum balanced theory and practice, allowing me to immediately apply what I learned in my classroom and school community. The collaborative environment fostered meaningful discussions with peers from diverse backgrounds, and those connections became one of the most valuable parts of my experience.