Master Of Education - Education For Change - Social Justice Education - (Course)

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Education - Education for Change - Social Justice Education program at Lakehead University, the following academic requirements must be met:

• Applicants must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute and demonstrate evidence of scholarly achievement.
• A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent is required.
• For applicants from countries that follow a British-patterned grading system:
  • Overall standings are typically reported instead of an average. The CGPA can be determined based on annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate.
  • A minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.
  • The National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are not recognized for admission to a graduate-level program.
  • It is essential to include a copy of the institution's grading scale when uploading transcripts.
  • An applicant holding a degree outside the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered based on courses taken and academic standing.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as all applicants will be advised by the Office of Graduate Studies in writing of their admission status.

In addition to the general admission requirements, the following specific requirements apply:

• An acceptable three-year or four-year Bachelor's degree and Bachelor of Education or equivalent, each with at least a second class standing (B), or two years of professional experience with a minimum "B" average in a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• For applicants from non-English speaking countries who have not completed a degree at a university where English is the primary language of instruction, an acceptable English test is required.
• Academic references are now optional for the MEd program.
• Applicants with an average between 70% and 75%, if accepted, will initially be admitted to the course route. Once admitted, a student may request a transfer to the portfolio or thesis route, with a written confirmation from a full-time faculty member prepared to act as the student's thesis supervisor.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university and will be required to present proof of English language proficiency. Lakehead University may consider the following as proof of English language proficiency:

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) or CAEL CE (Computer Edition) or CAEL Online - Minimum Score: 60
• Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
• Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 120 (no individual sub-score less than 115)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
• Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Overall Score: 80 (no component score less than 19)

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.