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OVERVIEW
Grounded in the traditions of the Aboriginal peoples of Alberta, the
international and interdisciplinary focus of this specialization attracts Indigenous students from a variety of disciplines and locations. This specialization combines the conventional parameters and standards of university education with the collective efforts of Indigenous students, scholars, and Elders.
Its aim is to facilitate and support Indigenous scholars whose work is grounded in the values, integrity, and knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples locally and globally. Cultural activities include orientation week-ends, sharing circles, Elders support and ceremony.
In keeping with Indigenous cultural norms, all applicants to the Peoples Education program have the opportunity to explore the program by meeting with Indigenous faculty members, student represenatatives and an Elder prior to admittance.
Current Students' Interest and Graduated Students' Work
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The MEd degree within our department has two routes: course-based and thesis-based. The course-based route requires a minimum of *36 which includes a 3cr capping exercise. The thesis-based route reques a minimum of *24 in graduate courses plus a thesis.
Department Core Courses
- EDPS 580 - Contemporary Issues in Education: Perspective & Practice
- EDPS 581 - Introduction to Evaluating Educational Research
Specialization Core Courses: Three of the following courses for Master's students form the core of the specialization:
- EDPS 535 - Indigenous Research Methodology
- EDPS 537- Issues in First Nations Education
- EDPS 538 - Oral Tradition to Written Text
- EDPS 539 - Revitalizing Indigenous Language
Options/Electives: Normally, all courses taken as part of the master's program must be at the graduate level (courses numbered 500 and above). In consultation with the program advisor, students are encouraged to take courses across the department or faculty.
- EDPS 536 Critical Pedagogy and Transformative Practices in Indigenous Education (Fall 2008)
- EDPS 636 Indigenous Ontologies in the Global Context
- EDPS 601 Cree Language Course
Departmental Options
500-level or 600-level courses taken across the department or faculty chosen to enhance the program.
A list of courses to be offered during the Fall Session (September to December) and Winter Session (January to April) can be found throught the University of Alberta beartracks system. For specific information on the department offerings please refer to our Graduate Course webpage to access the course timetable available.
Information about courses offered during the Intersession (May to August) will be available on the U of A beartracks system when the University of Alberta publishes its Spring/Summer Guide, normally by December. Students may undertake a supervised individual study course if permitted by their specialization program and only with prior departmental approval. Permission will not be granted if the proposed content is available through regular course offerings.
July 2009
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