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 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Starr, Lisa; McDonough, Kevin Michael; Caplan, Eric; Shariff, Shaheen; White, Boyd Eric; Low, Bronwen (Fall) Shariff, Shaheen (Winter) McDonough, Kevin Michael; Ghosh, Ratna (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 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Shariff, Shaheen; McDonough, Kevin Michael; Jordan, Steve; Caplan, Eric; White, Boyd Eric; Starr, Lisa; Low, Bronwen (Fall) McDonough, Kevin Michael; Shariff, Shaheen (Winter) McDonough, Kevin Michael; Starr, Lisa; White, Boyd Eric (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 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Starr, Lisa (Fall) McDonough, Kevin Michael; Caplan, Eric; Shariff, Shaheen; White, Boyd Eric; Starr, Lisa; Low, Bronwen; Butler Kisber, Lynn (Winter) McDonough, Kevin Michael; White, Boyd Eric (Summer)
Fall, Winter
Required Courses (6 credits)
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EDEM 609 Introduction to 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 student research. Educational issues as expressions of social, political, economic, epistemological and cultural reconfigurations.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Marriott, Carol; Nichols, Naomi (Fall) Shariff, Shaheen; Morris, Ronald (Winter) Nichols, Naomi (Summer)
Fall, Winter
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EDEM 690 Research Methods: Philosophy 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.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Boyle, Dale (Fall) Boyle, Dale; Butler Kisber, Lynn (Winter) Boyle, Dale; Siam, Habib (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 fourth lecture day.
Elective Courses (15 credits)
15 credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level, chosen in consultation with the Thesis Supervisor or Graduate Program Director. The student may take a maximum of 6 credits from outside the Department.