A B.Ed. degree or an accredited bachelor degree plus a teaching certificate or equivalent is required for admission to the program. Candidates with an accredited bachelor degree plus work experience in an educational setting may also be considered. These applicants must also provide a Criminal Records Check unless they are employed by a school board in Alberta.

Letter of reference from one person qualified to judge the applicant’s character and intellectual ability. Letters must be sent directly to Admissions.

This program is not Designated and ineligible to receive foreign nationals on a study permit.

• Complete an Application Form online and pay the non-refundable application fee through our Crossroad application portal.
• Arrange for official transcripts to be sent to Admissions from all postsecondary institutions attended. An official transcript is one that has been received by Admissions directly from the issuing educational authority. No photocopies allowed.
• Submit one letter of reference. 

The G.C.C.S.A. requires the completion of all four related courses (12 credits). No transfer credits or substitutions are permitted.

12 Credits

CSA 571 Foundations of Catholic School Administration
3 Credits

CSA 573 Theory & Praxis in Catholic School Administration
3 Credits

CSA 585 Selected Topics in Catholic School Administration 
3 Credits

CSA 587 Issues in Catholic School Administration 
3 Credits

Note: All courses from the G.C.C.S.A. program are eligible for transfer credit into the M.R.E. program.

Tuition and Fees (per term) - 2025/2026

*Part-time student fees include Administration fee, Library fee, and Students' Association fee.