Distance Education in Canada - Online University Courses

University of Calgary, Faculty of Education:
The Graduate Division of Educational Research (GDER) is an academic unit in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada. GDER is committed to delivering high quality graduate programs online that provide opportunities for the enhancement of post-degree continuous learning, professional development and accreditation.

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Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master's Degree, and Doctoral degree programs in a variety of Specialization areas. The graduate programs, available in online and on-campus formats, are administered by GDER and governed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Specialization areas: Educational Leadership (K-12 focus); Educational Technology; Curriculum, Teaching and Learning; Educational Contexts; Higher Education Leadership; Second Language Teaching; Teaching English as a Second Language; Workplace and Adult Learning.

The online Doctor of Education (EdD), Master of Education (MEd), Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate programs are designed primarily for working professionals and may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

The Graduate Division of Educational Research (GDER) is proud of its commitment to the provision of high-quality graduate programs delivered in a variety of formats. The graduate programs offered through GDER are characterized by the following: 
- A strong learner-focus
- Development of relevant, timely curriculum with clear and applicable learning outcomes
- Innovative programs of graduate-level study delivered through a variety of formats including online (web-based), blended, and face-to-face courses
- Responsiveness to community desires for accreditation, certification and lifelong learning
- Development of educational partnerships with local, national and international communities.
 
The programs are suitable for scholars, professionals and researchers including:
- teachers in primary and secondary schools
- school administrators
- post-secondary educators and administrators
- community development educators
- adult and lifelong-learning educators
- health educators
- training professionals
- educators in public service and government
- professionals in community rehabilitation