Programs: Overview
Contents |
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) embodies numerous departments and research institutes and offers an impressive range of programs. Although the primary focus is to provide students with mastery of their subject, FGSR prides itself on the accessibility of the faculty members and the quality of the research and scholarship occurring at this campus.
Regular (Formally Approved Programs)
The Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) is a formal program in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Education, Electronic Systems Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Experimental and Applied Psychology, Geology, Industrial Systems Engineering, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School, Kinesiology & Health Studies, Mathematics, Petroleum Systems Engineering, Physics, and Statistics.
Master's and Master’s Certificate programs are delivered through the following faculties:
| Faculty of Business Administration | - Master of Business Administration
(Business Management; Executive Management;
International) - Master of Administration (Leadership) - Master of Human Resource Management - Master's Certificate in Business - Master's Certificate in General Management (this certificate has been discontinued) - Master’s Certificate in Human Resource Management - Master's Certificate in International Business (this certificate has been discontinued) - Master's Certificate in Organizational Leadership - Master's Certificate in Project Management |
| Faculty of Arts | - Master of Arts - Master of Science |
| Faculty of Education | - Master of Adult Education - Master of Education - Master of Human Resource Development - Maîtrise en éducation française - Master's Certificate in Human Resource Administration in Education |
| Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science | - Master of Applied Science - Master of Engineering |
| Faculty of Fine Arts | - Master of Arts - Master of Fine Arts - Master of Music |
| Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies | - Master of Science |
| Faculty of Science | - Master of Arts - Master of Science |
| Faculty of Social Work | - Master of Social Work - Master of Aboriginal Social Work (new admissions postponed until 2012) |
| Johnson- Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy | - Master of Public Administration - Master of Public Policy - Master’s Certificate in Public Management - Master’s Certificate in Non-Profit Management (not currently offered) - Master’s Certificate in Health Systems Management - Master’s Certificate in Public Policy Analysis - Master’s Certificate in Economic Analysis for Public Policy |
Prospective students interested in graduate programs at the University of Regina should write to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 0A2 or call (306) 585-4161; email: grad.studies@uregina.ca
International Programs
FGSR embraces a diverse student body and welcomes participation in its programs from international students. The Faculty is engaged in a number of joint international initiatives where up to half of a program is completed at a partner institution. First class international applicants compete for a limited number of entrance awards. Students in the joint programs are eligible to apply for targeted scholarships. Special Program Fees may apply and prospective applicants should refer to the fees section of the calendar.
Special Case and Interdisciplinary Programs
Special Case
Special Case programs are discipline specific and candidates may be accepted into academic areas in which there are no formal graduate programs. For more information on special case programs, please consult Appendix G.
Interdisciplinary Programs
Interdisciplinary master's programs are available in Canadian Plains Studies, Fine Arts, Advanced Manufacturing and Process Systems and on an individual basis.
Interdisciplinary programs involve working outside of or between established programs at the University and candidates may also be admitted into such a graduate program. The University of Regina supports the role of interdisciplinarity in moving forward and crossing over the boundaries of human knowledge. This approach to learning and discovery requires cooperation and patience as both the student and faculty seek to understand concepts from different perspectives and paradigms. This approach to scholarship places significant demands on the student as he/she must be highly self-motivated and an independent and critical thinker. Interdisciplinary studies in universities are enjoying a renaissance and FGSR is dedicated to fostering this scholarship at the University of Regina. For more information on interdisciplinary programs, please consult Appendix G.
Graduate Co-operative Education Program
At the master’s level, co-operative education programs have been approved in a wide range of academic disciplines. The co-operative work program is completed in lieu of other graduate requirements currently in place including a thesis, project or internship/placement. Any graduate student in good standing in an academic unit supporting this option is eligible to apply. The student's academic unit has to provide approval of the proposed co-op program both as an acceptable option in general and as proposed in specific instances for a particular candidate. Remuneration provided to the student during the course of the placements is expected to be consistent with pay provided to regular employees undertaking similar responsibilities. A recommendation for a co-op placement requires the approval of FGSR. Students in thesis-based programs will be required to register in at least 6 credit hours (CH) for each of two work semesters in a work placement (total of 12 CH). Students in project-based programs will register in 6 credit hours for one semester. Students then register for and complete a report. Each work semester will be graded (Pass/Fail) and similarly for the report. The report will be subject to academic review to assess its merits. The student makes a formal presentation of the report in a forum which includes the committee reviewing the report, a representative of the sector (e.g. company) in which it was conducted, a representative from FGSR and interested others. The presentation and response to questions will be evaluated in a similar fashion to formal projects.
Graduate Work Experience
A single semester work experience term placement is available for students who still wish to pursue a thesis-based or project-based route without transferring to the formal co-op option. It is expected that the work term will be relevant to the needs of individual students and their graduate programs, and allow them to utilize technical and research skills and assist co-operating employers. A recommendation for a work experience term placement requires the approval of FGSR and, accordingly, the request is to include information pertaining to the relevancy of undertaking the work term. Registration will be in addition to other program requirements.
Program Routes
Thesis/Dissertation. A thesis is an intellectual proposition. In academia, a thesis (master’s) or dissertation (doctoral) is an intellectual document that presents the author’s research and findings and is submitted in partial fulfillment of candidature for a master’s or doctoral degree. The thesis or dissertation is normally the culmination of a candidate’s research; submission of the final corrected thesis represents the completion of the final requirement for the degree being sought. Since the thesis is normally the culmination of the student’s work on a particular degree, the writing typically begins when all coursework has been completed. Although the student may propose a thesis topic and seek an advisor, the usual procedure is for the student to work on a problem suggested by a faculty member. If the student is employed on a sponsored research project, the thesis/dissertation will usually be derived from this work. The thesis based master’s program provides the introduction to scholarly activities and research and is generally critical to students intending further study at the doctoral level. Graduates complete a coherent program that is designed to assure mastery of specified knowledge and provide intellectual growth beyond the baccalaureate. Students in thesis-based programs are required to successfully defend their thesis.
Exhibition/Recital, Project/Report, Practica/Internship/Report. There are a number of routes other than thesis available for University of Regina graduate degrees including exhibition, recital, project, report, practicum, internship and course option. In many departments students produce a report or comprehensive paper resulting from a creative exhibition, investigative study, project study, or practical training period. The latter routes are more appropriate to the fine and applied arts or professional fields. These alternative options vary in credit value and the student is encouraged to contact the graduate coordinator for clarification. As the credit assigned to these options is significantly less than that for a thesis, the length of the document should reflect this distinction. All routes are grounded in a discipline and should demonstrate mastery of the subject.
NOTE: Please refer to Appendices for details.
