Graduate Application Checklist
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 transcripts (4-year undergraduate degree nutrition, dietetics, foods or related fields with a CGPA or 3.0 and 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 reference (one academic, one professional)
- Resume
- 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)
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:
- Confirmation of Completion of a PDEP1 Accredited Academic Program Form
- IEP Terms & Conditions
- Research Proposal Form
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.
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:
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.
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.
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 (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 (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
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 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 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.