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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 2018, Winter 2019, Summer 2019
Instructors: Nichols, Naomi; Starr, Lisa; Howard, Philip S; Carter, Mindy; Butler Kisber, Lynn; Savard, Annie; Trimble, Lisa; Levitan, Joseph; Ghosh, Ratna; Ehret, Christian; Patitsas, Elizabeth (Fall) McDonough, Kevin Michael; Riches, Caroline Joan (Winter) Strong, Teresa (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 2018, Winter 2019, Summer 2019
Instructors: Ghosh, Ratna; Jao, Limin; Strong, Teresa; Howard, Philip S; Trimble, Lisa; Carter, Mindy; Starr, Lisa; Nichols, Naomi; Levitan, Joseph; Ehret, Christian; Patitsas, Elizabeth (Fall) Nichols, Naomi; Starr, Lisa; Butler Kisber, Lynn; Savard, Annie; Ghosh, Ratna (Winter) Strong, Teresa; Riches, Caroline Joan; Starr, Lisa; Ghosh, Ratna (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 2018, Winter 2019, Summer 2019
Instructors: Starr, Lisa; Ehret, Christian; Strong, Teresa; Jordan, Steve (Fall) Ghosh, Ratna; Jao, Limin; Howard, Philip S; Strong, Teresa; Trimble, Lisa; Carter, Mindy; Starr, Lisa; Nichols, Naomi; Levitan, Joseph; Ehret, Christian; Patitsas, Elizabeth (Winter) Strong, Teresa; Ghosh, Ratna (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 2018, Winter 2019, Summer 2019
Instructors: Ghosh, Ratna (Fall) Carter, Mindy (Winter) Levitan, Joseph; Boyle, Dale (Summer)
Fall, Winter
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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 2018, Winter 2019
Instructors: Levitan, Joseph; Mackinnon, Jim (Fall) Peter, Patricia Anne (Winter)
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 2018, Winter 2019
Instructors: Harvey, Blane (Fall) Peter, Patricia Anne (Winter)
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 2018
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: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
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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 2018, Winter 2019
Instructors: Nichols, Naomi (Fall) Asghar, Anila (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: Winter 2019
Instructors: Butler Kisber, Lynn (Winter)
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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: Winter 2019
Instructors: Nichols, Naomi (Winter)
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 2019
Instructors: Blais-Tremblay, Vanessa (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—2018-2019 (last updated Aug. 22, 2018) (disclaimer)
