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Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 3 emphasizes applied research in educational leadership and ways in which educational leadership and associated theories can inform the design, implementation, and assessment of educational programs in schools. The program highlights applied research in the context of teaching and learning in Quebec elementary and secondary schools. No course taken in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 1 may be repeated in Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 2 or Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 3. The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 3 may be offered on campus or online.
Students in the online version of this program, please click here for information on additional requirements.
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Required Courses (12 credits)
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EDEM 625 Project 1 (6 credits) *
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Theoretical or practical project under the supervision of a departmental faculty member to explore and analyze an area of interest relevant to the concentration in leadership or curriculum.
Terms: Fall 2023
Instructors: Chestnutt, Hannah (Fall)
Fall, Winter
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EDEM 625N1 Project 1 (3 credits) *
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Theoretical or practical project under the supervision of a departmental faculty member to explore and analyze an area of interest relevant to the concentration in leadership or curriculum.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Students must also register for EDEM 625N2
No credit will be given for this course unless both EDEM 625N1 and EDEM 625N2 are successfully completed in a twelve month period.
EDEM 625N1 and EDEM 625N2 together are equivalent to EDEM 625.
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EDEM 625N2 Project 1 (3 credits) *
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : For description see EDEM 625N1.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Prerequisite: EDEM 625N1
No credit will be given for this course unless both EDEM 625N1 and EDEM 625N2 are successfully completed in a twelve month period.
EDEM 625N1 and EDEM 625N2 together are equivalent to EDEM 625
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EDEM 627 Project 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Extension of Project 1 or new project.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Chestnutt, Hannah (Winter)
Fall, Winter
* Students take either EDEM 625 or EDEM 625N1 and EDEM 625N2
Complementary Courses (3 credits)
3 credits from:
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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 2023, Summer 2024
Instructors: Zhao, Pengfei (Fall) Zhao, Pengfei (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 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 2024
Instructors: Zhao, Pengfei (Winter)
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EDTL 640 Teacher Inquiry and Action Research (3 credits)
Overview
EDTL : Furthers students' understanding of teacher inquiry and action research. Students will make connections between their theoretical understandings of research and their own emergence as practitioner researchers in educational settings. Topics include: writing a focused literature review; collaborative and spectator forms of research; ways to identify problems to investigate; data collection and analysis; reflexive praxis; and ways to draw conclusions from research. The major assignment for the course will be the completion of the final written MATL capstone project or equivalent.
Terms: Winter 2024, Summer 2024
Instructors: Boyle, Dale (Winter) Miller, Mitchell; Boyle, Dale (Summer)
Or other 500-level or higher research method courses approved by the Graduate Certificate Program Director.