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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.
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 2019
Instructors: Shariff, Shaheen; Chestnutt, Hannah; Conrod, Scott (Fall)
Fall, Winter
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EDEM 627 Project 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Extension of Project 1 or new project.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020
Instructors: Butler Kisber, Lynn; Strong, Teresa; Starr, Lisa (Fall) Shariff, Shaheen; Chestnutt, Hannah; Conrod, Scott (Winter) Levitan, Joseph (Summer)
Fall, Winter
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 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Shariff, Shaheen; Asghar, Anila (Fall) Patitsas, Elizabeth (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 2019-2020 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
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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: Summer 2020
Instructors: Harvey, Blane (Summer)
Or other 500-level or higher research method courses approved by the Graduate Certificate Program Director.
