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Program Requirements
Thesis Courses (24 credits)
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EDEM 621 Thesis 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Departmental seminar to guide students through the process of developing a thesis proposal, identifying a supervisor, research sites and participants, and considering ethical issues.
Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Summer 2023
Instructors: Harvey, Blane; Shariff, Shaheen; Savard, Annie; Starr, Lisa; Strong, Teresa; Tabi, Emmanuel; Mitchell, Claudia A; Kalan, Amir; Patitsas, Elizabeth; Gonsalves, Allison; Howard, Philip S; McDonough, Kevin; Levitan, Joseph (Fall) Jao, Limin; Levitan, Joseph; Gonsalves, Allison; Mitchell, Claudia A; Asghar, Anila (Winter) Nafziger, Rhoda Nanre; King, Geraldine; Mitchell, Claudia A (Summer)
Fall, Winter
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EDEM 623 Thesis 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Continuation of EDEM 621.
Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Summer 2023
Instructors: Shariff, Shaheen; Savard, Annie; Starr, Lisa; Tabi, Emmanuel; Peters, Stephen; Mitchell, Claudia A; Patitsas, Elizabeth; Gonsalves, Allison; Howard, Philip S; Kalan, Amir; Harvey, Blane; Strong, Teresa; McDonough, Kevin; Levitan, Joseph; Butler Kisber, Lynn (Fall) Strong, Teresa; Harvey, Blane; Levitan, Joseph; Gonsalves, Allison; Asghar, Anila; Jao, Limin (Winter) Nafziger, Rhoda Nanre (Summer)
Fall, Winter
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EDEM 699 Thesis 3 (12 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Final synthesis of the research project.
Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Summer 2023
Instructors: Peters, Stephen; Mitchell, Claudia A; Strong, Teresa (Fall) Shariff, Shaheen; Savard, Annie; Starr, Lisa; Tabi, Emmanuel; Mitchell, Claudia A; Kalan, Amir; Patitsas, Elizabeth; Gonsalves, Allison; Harvey, Blane; Strong, Teresa; Howard, Philip S; McDonough, Kevin; Levitan, Joseph; Peters, Stephen; Asghar, Anila; Butler Kisber, Lynn (Winter) Levitan, Joseph (Summer)
Fall, Winter
Required Courses (12 credits)
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EDEM 609 Critical Perspectives in Educational Theory and Research (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Critical exploration of contemporary issues in educational theory and research, in terms of current scholarship in the field, current educational contexts, and various research paradigms. Educational issues as expressions of social, ethical, political, economic, epistemological and cultural reconfigurations. Students will learn to be critical consumers of educational theories and research.
Terms: Fall 2022, Summer 2023
Instructors: Boyle, Dale (Fall) Tabi, Emmanuel; Boyle, Dale (Summer)
Fall, Winter
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.
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EDEM 610 Leadership in Action (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Teaches the use of reflective practice to develop theories of leadership action in educational settings. Also provides students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to engage in processes to improve individual and organizational performance. Special emphasis will be given to communication, problem solving and decision-making.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Levitan, Joseph (Fall)
Fall
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EDEM 673 Leadership Theory in Education (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Explores theory and research on leadership approaches (including leadership styles, strategies, and communication practices) and the role of leadership theory in educational settings.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Shariff, Shaheen; Marriott, Carol (Fall)
Winter
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WMST 601 Feminist Theories and Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Women's Studies : Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Ketchum, Alexandra (Fall)
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
3 credits selected from the following courses:
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EDEC 606 Autobiographical Approaches in Education (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : This course focuses on understanding the relationship between self and other through autobiography in curriculum studies. Students will explore new approaches and critical engagement with teacher self-study, auto ethnography, life writing, memoir reading, artistic practices, writing the self, and memory studies.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Strong, Teresa (Winter)
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EDEM 690 Research Methods: Theory and Practice (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Overview of the epistemological foundations of a range of research methods, including but not limited to quantitative, philosophical, qualitative, arts-based, and mixed methods. Students will learn techniques to conduct research and to develop a research proposal.
Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023
Instructors: Benoit, Brian (Fall) Bourassa, Nicole (Winter)
Fall, Winter
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
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EDEM 692 Qualitative Research Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Theoretical and practical exploration of the foundations of qualitative methods, with emphasis on underlying principles.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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EDSL 630 Qualitative/Ethnographic Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Education in Second Languages : An examination of theoretical and applied issues in qualitative and ethnographic studies in second language education.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Winter
3 credits selected from the following, must be either:
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WMST 602 Feminist Research Symposium (3 credits)
Overview
Women's Studies : Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Sandwell, Rachel (Winter)
Prerequisite: WMST 601.
Restriction: Must be enrolled in the Option in Gender and Women's Studies.
or one 3 credit course, at the 500, 600, or 700 level, on gender/women's issues (may be in the Department or outside).
Elective Course (3 credits)
3 credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level chosen in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.
Faculty of Education—2022-2023 (last updated Aug. 24, 2022) (disclaimer)
