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The Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria offers
a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies. There are seven
areas of specialization within this program:
- Art Education
- Curriculum Studies
- Early Childhood
Education
- Language and Literacy
- Mathematics, Science,
Technology, and Environmental Education
- Music Education
- Social, Cultural
and Foundational Studies
The PhD in Educational
Studies is a research-oriented program designed for students
who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding and an integrated
perspective of current educational theory and practice. It prepares
graduates for professional, research and teaching positions
in colleges and universities, or for leadership roles in school
districts, provincial ministries and other public and private
organizations, with regard to planning and implementation of
curricula, instructional innovations and staff development programs.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The PhD program consists of 45 units, of which there is a 30-unit
dissertation and 15 units of coursework. The coursework is made
up of 4.5 units of core courses and 10.5 units of Specialty
and Elective Courses.
Candidacy Examinations will be completed in both the core and
specialization areas as set by the Supervisory Committee in
conjunction with the department's Graduate Admissions and Programs
Committee. The candidacy examinations will be both written and
oral.
Dissertation Total: 30 units
EDCI 699 Dissertation 30 units
Core Courses Total: 4.5 units
EDCI 600 Contemporary Discourses in Educational Studies 1.5
units
EDCI 601 Interdisciplinary Doctoral Seminar 1.5 units
EDCI 681 Advanced Research Methodologies in Educational Studies
1.5 units
Specialty and Elective Courses Total: 10.5 units*
* Normally, up to 6 units of contemporary equivalent or appropriate
graduate coursework not used towards another degree may be transferred
into the specialty area from recognized universities with the
approval of the supervisory committee, the Departmental Graduate
Advisor, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies (see Transfer Credit,
2005-2006 Graduate Studies Calendar, pg. 25). In special cases assessment
of prior learning involving other educational activities, professional
experiences, or credentials may be evaluated as equivalent to
courses required in the specialty area allowing students to
substitute appropriate elective courses for the required course.
All applications for transfer credit and equivalent prior learning
must be made at the time of admission or in the first semester
of study. Students in cooperation with their supervisor and
supervisory committees will make application for transfer credit
and equivalent learning to the Department Graduate Advisor who
will accept and forward the application to the Faculty of Graduate
Studies or reject and return the application to the student.
SPECIALIZATIONS:
Art Education (courses have a studio focus)
Required (1.5 units): EDCI 602 Doctoral Seminar in Arts Education
Electives (9 units) from the following and others approved by
supervisory committee:
EDCI 510 Research Issues and Studio Development in Art (3 units)
EDCI 511 Research in Drawing and Studio Development (3 units)
EDCI 512 Internet Use and Digital Imaging for Art Educators
(3 units)
EDCI 513 Community Art Education (3 units)
Curriculum Studies
Required (1.5 units): EDCI 603 Doctoral Seminar in Curriculum
Studies
Electives (9 units) from the following and others approved by
supervisory committee:
EDCI 520 Seminar in Philosophy of Education (1.5 units)
EDCI 580 Interpretive Inquiry (1.5 units)
EDCI 581 Research Methodologies in Educational Studies (1.5
units)
EDCI 582 Writing as Research (1.5 units)
EDCI 632 Critique of Emerging Trends and Topics in Curriculum
Studies (1.5 units)
EDCI 633 Critical Discourses in Curriculum Design and Change
(1.5 units)
Early Childhood
Education
Required (1.5 units): EDCI 650 Doctoral Seminar in Early Childhood
Education
Electives (9 units) from the following and others approved by
supervisory committee:
EDCI 551 The Young Child in Today's Society (1.5 units)
EDCI 552 Contemporary Trends in Early Childhood Education (1.5
units)
EDCI 553 International Early Childhood Education: Comparing
Commonalities and Differences (1.5 units)
EDCI 554 Comparative Early Childhood Education: Curriculum,
Context and Culture (1.5 units)
EDCI 555 Program Development for Early Childhood (1.5 units)
Language and Literacy
Required (6 units): EDCI 649 Doctoral Seminar in Language and
Literacy (3.0)
And 2 from: EDCI 642A Advanced Reading Processes in School Curriculum:
Research & Processes (1.5 units)
EDCI 642B Advanced Reading Processes in School Curriculum: Methods
and Materials (1.5 units)
EDCI 643A Advanced Language Processes in School Curriculum:
Oracy (1.5 units)
EDCI 643B Advanced Language Processes in School Curriculum:
Writing & Representing (1.5 units)
Electives (4.5 units) as approved by supervisory committee.
Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Environmental Education
Required (3 units): EDCI 570 Research in Curriculum & Instruction
in the Elementary Grades (1.5 units)
or
EDCI 571 Research in Curriculum & Instruction in the and
Secondary Grades (1.5 units)
EDCI 579 Knowing and Learning in Everyday Contexts (1.5 units)
Electives (7.5 units) from the following (others approved by
supervisory committee):
EDCI 572 Development & Implementation of the Curriculum
in a Specific Area (1.5 units)
EDCI 573 Mathematics Education for Exceptional Students (1.5
units)
EDCI 574 Environmental Education Perspectives (1.5 units)
EDCI 575 Global Education (1.5 units)
EDCI 577 Language in Learning Mathematics, Technology and Science
(1.5 units)
EDCI 578 Science, Technology, Society and the Environment: Implications
for Teaching (1.5 units)
EDCI 672 History and Philosophy of Mathematics, Science and
Technology (1.5 units)
Music Education
(courses focus on musicianship, leadership, pedagogy, and curriculum)
Required (1.5 units): EDCI 602 Doctoral Seminar in Arts Education
Electives (9.0 units) from the following (other approved by
supervisory committee):
EDCI 500 Advanced Seminar in Music Education (1.5 units)
EDCI 505 Curriculum in Music education (1.5 units)
EDCI 506 Selected Topics: Pedagogical Issues in Music Education
(1.5 units)
EDCI 507B Musicianship II (1.5 units)
EDCI 508C Advanced Instrumental Music (1.5 units)
EDCI 527 Wind Literature (1.5 units)
EDCI 690 Individual Studies - Curriculum and Instruction (1.5
or 3 units)
EDCI 691 Special Problems - Curriculum and Instruction (1.5
or 3 units)
Social, Cultural
and Foundational Studies
Required (4.5 units):
EDCI 520 Seminar in Contemporary Educational Issues in Philosophical Perspective
(1.5 units)
EDCI 521 Contemporary Educational Issues in Historical Perspective (1.5
units)
EDCI 523 Diverse Voices and Visions in Education (1.5 units)
Electives (6 units) as approved by supervisory committee.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AND FEES
The PhD program requires a minimum of two consecutive terms
of full-time study on campus, normally fall and spring, to access
the core courses. Some specializations will necessitate somewhat
longer periods to access the required coursework. Individual
program specializations may have additional requirements. For breakdown
of fees and current fee amounts, go to website http://registrar.uvic.ca/grad.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Candidates seeking admission must meet the entrance requirements
of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. These consist essentially
of a recognized Master's degree, a minimum grade point average
of B+, minimum two years of successful professional experience
as verified by two confidential assessment reports from field
supervisors, and other departmental requirements. Admission
is on a competitive basis.
Your application must be accompanied by a two-page description
of your research interest, and evidence of your facility at
scholarly writing, for example a published article, chapter
from your thesis, or major paper submitted in a graduate course
(with name of professor).
Enrollment may be restricted in any given year and is always
contingent upon the availability of appropriate program supervisors.
APPLICATIONS: Go to http://registrar.uvic.ca/grad under Prospective Students
INQUIRIES:
Contact the Graduate Secretary in the Department
of Curriculum & Instruction
Email: edcigrad@uvic.ca
Telephone: (250) 721-7882
Fax: (250) 721-7598
Office: MacLaurin A424
ADDRESS: Faculty of Education
P.O. Box 3010 Stn CSC
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8W 3N4
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Page Updated: September 2007
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