banner graphic

Faculty of Extension
— Engaging Communities

About Us


The Faculty of Extension serves as a bridge between the community and the University of Alberta. It is poised as a community portal, both to and from the University of Alberta, to lifelong learning activities that encourage and promote leadership, discovery, reflection, communication, and service. » About Extension


Research in Extension is frequently multifaceted and multidisciplinary and involves a broad range of external audiences:

  • Community Engagement
  • Children, Youth, and Families
  • E-Learning
  • Health Service Planning
  • Law and Justice
  • Information Access and Privacy
  • Public Alerting
  • Second Language Acquisition


Our applied programs expand the body of knowledge within the context of many pressing social concerns:



Faculty of Extension’s
Quarterly News Report



Message from Dean Katy Campbell


“I am delighted to serve as the Dean for the University's Faculty of Extension. With its high-profile presence in the centre of Edmonton’s downtown community, Extension’s position as a leader in university-community engagement will be strengthened.”

» Message from the Dean continued
» Dr. Campbell's academic profile




Extension Course Guide


current Extension Course Guide Your Fall '09 Guide to Faculty of Extension's courses and programs

»View online or request a hard copy

News & Events

272 items in the archives.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Quick Links

Lifelong learning opportunities: programs and courses at Extension
International students: ESL + Certificate programs in Edmonton
Contact Us | Staff Directory | Location | Brochure Request

image