Redeemer College

What you'll study

All students complete five foundation courses in year one, beginning with a mandatory week‑long, in‑person summer residency on Redeemer’s Ancaster campus (noted dates: July 6–10) and then one course per term. Year‑one courses are:

• EDU 510 – The Nature and Purpose of Education (3 credits)
• EDU 520 – To Know, Teach, and Lead as You are Known (3 credits)
• EDU 530 – Mind, Brain Science, & Learning (3 credits)
• EDU 540 – Humanity, Technology, and the Future of Education (3 credits)

Year two differs by track.

Research track (Year Two)

• EDU 550 – Introduction to Educational Research (3 credits)
• EDU 590 – Major Research Project Proposal (3 credits)
• EDU 591 – Major Research Project (6 credits)

Course‑based track (Year Two)

• EDU 550 – Introduction to Educational Research (3 credits)
• Two electives (Leadership or Educator electives, 3 credits each) taken in Fall and Winter
• EDU 593 – Leadership or Educator Culminating Capstone Project (3 credits)

Instruction after the residency is delivered online through asynchronous and synchronous activities; students participate in group discussions and virtual activities that foreground personhood, place and community in education. The research track focuses on research methods, a supervised major research paper and preparation for doctoral study; the course‑based track offers vocationally focused electives and a culminating capstone.

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit an 800–1000 word statement of intent addressing personal/professional growth goals, participation in a Reformed Christian learning environment, and intended research questions. Academic requirements are either a four‑year undergraduate degree with a minimum 78% (B+) GPA in the final two years (20 courses), or a three‑year undergraduate degree plus a BEd with a minimum 75% (B) in the final two years (20 courses). Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency: either hold a degree from an accredited English‑medium university in an English‑speaking country with at least two years of full‑time study, or submit an approved test (TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.0, or CAEL 70). International transcripts must be submitted through WES (document‑by‑document). Two references (one professional/academic and one personal) and official transcripts sent directly to Redeemer are required. Consideration may be given case‑by‑case to applicants who do not meet the published academic thresholds but present an exceptionally strong application.

Career prospects

Graduates pursue leadership and administrative positions, instructional specialization roles in schools, roles in churches and not‑for‑profits, or further study such as doctoral programs in education. The research track is particularly aimed at those intending specialized leadership or doctoral pathways; the course‑based track targets those seeking vocational growth and practical leadership capabilities within their current educational contexts.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not list specific scholarships; prospective applicants should consult Redeemer’s graduate admissions and financial aid offices for current funding, bursaries, employer sponsorship options, and payment deadlines (the program notes a first payment due date of June 1 and an application fee requirement in the application checklist).