Applied Human Nutrition

Master of Applied Human Nutrition

Students should have completed the following undergraduate courses:

  • Applied Statistics
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Sociology, Psychology or Communcations
  • 3000 or 4000 level Human Nutrition

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts – 4-year undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods or related fields, e.g. health sciences, biology, biochemistry, health promotion/education, and nursing. CGPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Statement of Intent – Outline your knowledge of and purpose for applying to our program, identify your future career goals, and comment on how completion of the program will help you achieve these goals.
  • Two letters of academic references
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)
  • ESL scores (MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website)
    Upload our unofficial test report as part of your application.

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English. TOEFL and IELTS test takers can request electronic submission of scores to universities. An official paper score report ordered from the testing agency is required for all other tests.

Master of Applied Human Nutrition Checklist PDF


 

Master of Applied Human Nutrition (with internship)

Students should have completed the following undergraduate courses:

  • Applied Statistics
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Sociology, Psychology or Communcations
  • 3000 or 4000 level Human Nutrition

Supporting Documents:

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English. TOEFL and IELTS test takers can request electronic submission of scores to universities. An official paper score report ordered from the testing agency is required for all other tests.

Supporting Document Form Links:

Master of Applied Human Nutrition (with internship) Checklist PDF

 


Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition

Students should have completed the following undergraduate courses:

  • Applied Statistics
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Sociology, Psychology or Communcations
  • 3000 or 4000 level Human Nutrition

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts 4-year undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods or related fields, e.g. health sciences, biology, biochemistry, health promotion/education, and nursing. CGPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Statement of Intent – Outline your knowledge of and purpose for applying to our program, identify your future career goals, and comment on how completion of the program will help you achieve these goals.
  • Two Academic References
  • Resume
  • Complete this Research Proposal form – A two-page research proposal including references, or for applicants who have not yet identified a specific research plan, a two-page description of research interest(s) including references
  • ESL scores (MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website)
    Upload our unofficial test report as part of your application.

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English. TOEFL and IELTS test takers can request electronic submission of scores to universities. An official paper score report ordered from the testing agency is required for all other tests.

Supporting Document Form Links:

Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition Checklist PDF

 


Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition (with internship)

Students should have completed the following undergraduate courses:

  • Applied Statistics
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Sociology, Psychology or Communcations
  • 3000 or 4000 level Human Nutrition

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts 4-year undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods or related fields, e.g. health sciences, biology, biochemistry, health promotion/education, and nursing. CGPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Statement of Intent – Outline your knowledge of and purpose for applying to our program, identify your future career goals, and comment on how completion of the program will help you achieve these goals.
  • Two letters of references (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume
  • Complete this Research Proposal form – A two-page research proposal including references, or for applicants who have not yet identified a specific research plan, a two-page description of research interest(s) including references
  • Confirmation of Completion of a PDEP1 Accredited Academic Program form found on our website.
  • Completion of Signed acceptance of the Internship Education Program Terms and Conditions document found on our website.
  • ESL scores (MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website)

Supporting Document Form Links:

Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition (with internship) Checklist PDF

Child and Youth Study

Master of Arts in Child and Youth Study

Students should have completed the following prerequisite requirements:

  • Statistics
  • Research Methods
  • Human Developmental Psychology in Areas of Childhood and/or Adolescence
  • Work experience in an area related to the child and youth field

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts – 4-year bachelor’s degree preferably in a social science area (e.g., early childhood; child and
    youth study; psychology; education; social work; family studies; sociology). CGPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Statement of Intent – Applicants are required to have experience in an area related to the child and youth field,
    such as child and youth care worker, early interventionist, early childhood educator/administrator, educational
    assistant, child and youth coordinator, pre-primary educator or pre-primary lead, child advocacy worker, child
    protection worker, youth outreach, child and youth counsellor, international child development
  • Two letters of references (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume – providing details of experience in an area related to the child and youth field
  • ESL scores (MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website)
    Upload our unofficial test report as part of your application.

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English. TOEFL and IELTS test takers can request electronic submission of scores to universities. An official paper score report ordered from the testing agency is required for all other tests.

Master of Arts (Child and Youth Study) Checklist PDF

Communications and Public Relations

Master of Arts in Communications

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts – 4-year Bachelors degree in a communication-related field (e.g. Public Relations, Communication Studies, Journalism, Marketing Communication). CGPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Statement of Intent Applicants must submit an 800-word narrative essay describing their profile, research
    interests and aspirations for a career in the field of Public Relations
  • Two letters of references (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume
  • ESL scores (MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website)
    Upload our unofficial test report as part of your application.

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English. TOEFL and IELTS test takers can request electronic submission of scores to universities. An official paper score report ordered from the testing agency is required for all other tests.

Supporting Document Form Links:

Master of Arts in Communication Checklist PDF

 


Master of Public Relations

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts – 4-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Public Relations,
    Communication or related field. CGPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Statement of Intent – Applicants must submit an 800-word narrative essay describing their profile, research
    interests and aspirations for a career in the field of Public Relations
  • Two letters of references (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume
  • ESL scores (MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website)
    Upload our unofficial test report as part of your application.

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English. TOEFL and IELTS test takers can request electronic submission of scores to universities. An official paper score report ordered from the testing agency is required for all other tests.

Supporting Document Form Links:

Master of Public Relations Checklist PDF

Family Studies and Gerontology

Master of Arts in Family Studies and Gerontology

Students should have completed the following undergraduate courses:

  • Statistics
  • Research Methods
  • Evidence of (2.5 units) Social Science courses

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts – 4-year bachelor’s degree in a social science area (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Family
    Studies, Gerontology, Child and Youth Study, Social Work, Education, Health Professions). CGPA of 3.0 or
    above.
  • Statement of Intent – Clearly indicate whether you intend to specialize in either Family Studies OR
    Gerontology. Outline your knowledge of and purpose for applying to our program, identify your future career
    goals, and comment on how completion of the program will help you achieve these goals. Also explain how your
    past work, volunteer, and academic experiences may be helpful in this intended program of study
  • Two letters of references (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)
  • 10-15 page writing sample – This should demonstrate your research potential as a graduate student in the
    Department of Family Studies and Gerontology
  • ESL scores (MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website)
    Upload our unofficial test report as part of your application.

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English. TOEFL and IELTS test takers can request electronic submission of scores to universities. An official paper score report ordered from the testing agency is required for all other tests.

Master of Arts in Family Studies and Gerontology Checklist PDF

 


Master of Family Studies and Gerontology

Students should have completed the following undergraduate courses:

  • An undergraduate statistics course
  • An undergraduate research methods course
  • Evidence of undergraduate Social Science courses

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts – 4-year bachelor’s degree in a social science area (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Family
    Studies, Gerontology, Child and Youth Study, Social Work, Education, Health Professions). CGPA of 3.0 or
    above.
  • Statement of Intent – Clearly indicate whether you intend to specialize in either Family Studies OR
    Gerontology. Outline your knowledge of and purpose for applying to our program, identify your future career
    goals, and comment on how completion of the program will help you achieve these goals. Also explain how your
    past work, volunteer, and academic experiences may be helpful in this intended program of study.
  • Two letters of references (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume
  • ESL scores (MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website)
    Upload our unofficial test report as part of your application.

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English. TOEFL and IELTS test takers can request electronic submission of scores to universities. An official paper score report ordered from the testing agency is required for all other tests.

Master of Family Studies and Gerontology Checklist PDF

Women and Gender Studies

Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies

Prerequisites:

To be admitted into the 5.0-unit program, applicants will normally be expected to have a four-year Bachelor of Arts
degree with a minimum B average (GPA 3.0) or equivalent. Students who do not meet these criteria might be admitted
with the requirement to complete a qualifying year or additional courses.

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year bachelor’s degree)
  • Statement of Intent: Outline your knowledge of and purpose in applying to our program, identify your future
    career goals, and comment on how completion of the program will help you achieve these goals. Also explain
    how your past work, volunteer, and academic experiences may be helpful in this intended program of study.
  • Three letters of academic references
  • 10 – 15-page Writing sample – This should demonstrate your research potential as a graduate student in the
    Department of Women and Gender Studies.
  • Resume
  • ESL scores (MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website)
    Upload our unofficial test report as part of your application.

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English. TOEFL and IELTS test takers can request electronic submission of scores to universities. An official paper score report ordered from the testing agency is required for all other tests.

Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies Checklist PDF

Education

Master of Arts in Education Curriculum Studies (General)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, for those teaching in the public school system, a BEd or its equivalent is also required
  • At least one year of successful teaching experience of equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent (including particular area of research interest or proposed thesis topic)
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

Master of Arts in Education Curriculum Studies (General) Checklist PDF

 

Master of Arts in Education  (Elementary and Middle School Education) (part-time only)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree and a Bachelor of Education or equivalent
  • At least one year of successful teaching experience, normally at the elementary of middle school level

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

You are encouraged to submit a letter of confirmation of employment from your local school board

Master of Arts in Education Elementary and Middle School Education checklist PDF

 

Master of Arts in Education (Lifelong Learning)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent (outline their reasons for wanting to undertake graduate study in studies in lifelong learning)
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience, demonstrate the commitment to studies in lifelong learning in their professional or community roles and work and research and writing competencies)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

Master of Arts in Education Lifelong Learning Checklist PDF

 

Master of Arts in Education (Literacy Education)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience, demonstrate advanced research and writing competencies)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

Master of Arts in Education Literacy Education checklist PDF

 

Master of Arts in Education (Educational Foundations)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

Master of Arts in Education, Educational Foundations Checklist PDF

 

Master of Education (Literacy Education)

(This program is a part-time online MEd programs for cohort groups of professional educators living in specific geographic areas (ex. a particular school board or a regional centre) or working in specialized areas. Your cohort group will follow a scheduled program of courses, typically over a two-year period. As a member of a cohort, you’ll proceed through the designated program together as a group.)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, for those teaching in the public school system, a BEd or its equivalent is also required
  • At least one year of successful teaching experience of equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent (including particular area of research interest or proposed thesis topic)
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)

You are encouraged to submit a letter of confirmation of employment from your local school board, if you have less than two years of teaching experience

Master of Education (Literacy Education) Checklist PDF

 

Master of Education (Supporting Learners with Diverse Needs and Exceptionalities-SLDNE)

(This program is a part-time online MEd programs for cohort groups of professional educators living in specific geographic areas (ex. a particular school board or a regional centre) or working in specialized areas. Your cohort group will follow a scheduled program of courses, typically over a two-year period. As a member of a cohort, you’ll proceed through the designated program together as a group.)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, for those teaching in the public school system, a BEd or its equivalent is also required
  • At least one year of successful teaching experience of equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent (including particular area of research interest or proposed thesis topic)
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)

You are encouraged to submit a letter of confirmation of employment from your local school board, if you have less than two years of teaching experience

Master of Education (Supporting Learners with Diverse Needs and Exceptionalities-SLDNE) Checklist PDF

 

Master of Education (Technology)

(This program is a part-time online MEd programs for cohort groups of professional educators living in specific geographic areas (ex. a particular school board or a regional centre) or working in specialized areas. Your cohort group will follow a scheduled program of courses, typically over a two-year period. As a member of a cohort, you’ll proceed through the designated program together as a group.)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, for those teaching in the public school system, a BEd or its equivalent is also required
  • At least one year of successful teaching experience of equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent (including particular area of research interest or proposed thesis topic)
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)

You are encouraged to submit a letter of confirmation of employment from your local school board, if you have less than two years of teaching experience

Master of Education (Technology) Checklist PDF

 

Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (General)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, for those teaching in the public school system, a BEd or its equivalent is also required
  • At least one year of successful teaching experience of equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent (including particular area of research interest or proposed thesis topic)
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

You are encouraged to submit a letter of confirmation of employment from your local school board, if you have less than two years of teaching experience

Master of Education Curriculum Studies (General) Checklist PDF

 

Master of Education Curriculum Studies (Supporting Learners With Diverse Needs and Exceptionalities)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, for those teaching in the public school system, a BEd or its equivalent is also required
  • At least one year of successful teaching experience of equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent (including particular area of research interest or proposed thesis topic)
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

You are encouraged to submit a letter of confirmation of employment from your local school board, if you have less than two years of teaching experience

Master of Education Curriculum Studies(Supporting Learners With Diverse Needs and Exceptionalities) Checklist PDF

 

Master of Education Curriculum Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – TESOL)

Prerequisites:

  • Undergraduate degree in Education or related field, preferably an honours degree of equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent (500 word, outlining the applicant’s academic background, reasons for applying to the program, and intended career goals)
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (Related work/volunteer experience is valued.)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

Master of Education Curriculum StudiesTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Checklist PDF

 

Master of Education (Educational Foundations)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and related experience

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

Master of Education Educational Foundations Checklist PDF

 

Master of Education (Elementary and Middle School Education) (part-time only)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree and a Bachelor of Education or equivalent
  • At least one year of successful teaching experience of equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

You are encouraged to submit a letter of confirmation of employment from your local school board, if you have less than two years of teaching experience

Master of Education Elementary and Middle School Education checklist PDF

 

Master of Education (Lifelong Learning)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent (outline their reasons for wanting to undertake graduate study in studies in lifelong learning)
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience, demonstrate the commitment to studies in lifelong learning in their professional or community roles and work)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

Master of Education Lifelong Learning Checklist PDF

 

Master of Education (Literacy Education)

Prerequisites:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent and related experience

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience, demonstrate advanced research and writing competencies)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)

Master of Education Literacy Education checklist PDF

 

Research Master of Arts

Prerequisites:

  • Demonstrate an appropriate academic background in the area of research proposed and sufficient research experience to enable them to undertake a major independent research project
  • Consult a faculty member in the Faculty of Education who may be willing to serve as your thesis supervisor before submitting an application to the Research Master of Arts (Education) program

Supporting Documents:

  • Official transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree with a CGPA or 3.0 and above)
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)
  • Resume (providing details of required work experience)
  • ESL scores (Link to ESL requirements website)
  • A writing sample, particularly if you have not completed substantive research and writing projects in a graduate program, or if you have not previously completed graduate studies in English

Research Master of Arts (Education) Checklist PDF

Graduate Psychology

Master of Education: Educational Psychology (Education of Students Who Are Blind & Visually Impaired)

Document Submission Checklist:

  • Official transcripts 4-year bachelor’s CGPA of 3.0 or above. Applicants who are teachers in the public school system are to submit their Official transcripts of their Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent with a CGPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Evidence of one year of successful classroom teaching or equivalent professional experience.
  • Statement of Intent – Outline your knowledge of and purpose for applying to our program, identify your future career goals, and comment on how completion of the program will help you achieve these goals. Also explain how your past work, volunteer, and academic experiences may be helpful in this intended program of study.
  • Two letters of reference (one academic, one professional)
  • Resume
  • ESL scores (if applicable)– MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English.

Master of Education Educational Psychology (Education of Students Who Are Blind & Visually Impaired) Checklist PDF

 

Master of Education: Educational Psychology (Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing)

Document Submission Checklist:

  • Official transcripts 4-year bachelor’s CGPA of 3.0 or above. Applicants who are teachers in the public school system are to submit their Official transcripts of their Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent with a CGPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Evidence of one year of successful classroom teaching or equivalent professional experience.
  • Statement of Intent – Outline your knowledge of and purpose for applying to our program, identify your future career goals, and comment on how completion of the program will help you achieve these goals. Also explain how your past work, volunteer, and academic experiences may be helpful in this intended program of study.
  • Two letters of reference (one academic, one professional)
  • Resume
  • ESL scores (if applicable)– MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English.

Master of Education Educational Psychology (Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing) Checklist PDF

 

Master of Arts in School Psychology

Document Submission Checklist:

  • Official transcripts Undergraduate degree in psychology, preferably an honours degree, including the completion of a thesis in psychology or equivalent. A high academic standing (normally a minimum of B+ (GPA 3.3) is expected.
  • Statement of Intent
  • Three letters of reference (two academic, one professional) attesting to academic and work experiences, and personal characteristics
  • Resume: Identify related work/volunteer experience
  • ESL scores (if applicable)– MSVU ESL requirements can be found on our website

Official ESL test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English, and who completed a degree from a country where the first language is not English. TOEFL and IELTS test takers can request electronic submission of scores to universities. An official paper score report ordered from the testing agency is required for all other tests.

Master of Arts in School Psychology Checklist PDF