leadership

studies

graduate program

2008 . 09

 

November 10, 2008 updated

  


 

 

educational psychology
and

leadership studies

Faculty of Education

University of Victoria

Box 3010, Stn CSC

Victoria, BC  V8W 3N4

Canada

mailing address

Maclaurin A453

3800 Finnerty Road

Victoria, BC  V8W 2Y2  

Canada 

250.721.6190 fax

office address
 
about


MEd

MA

PhD

CSML • Certificate in School Management and Leadership

Admission process and applying online

Financial Assistance

Winter 08 Courses

Spring 09 Courses

Summer 08 Studies

Course descriptions

Help with any program questions

 

 

 

 
when

Application Deadlines

January, May and September are the entry points
for MA and MEd programs

For PhD entry point click here


 
who

Graduate Advisor
Dr. Darlene E. Clover
clover@uvic.ca

250.721.7816

Maclaurin A455

 

Graduate Assistant
Gloria Bennett
gbennett@uvic.ca

250.472.5005

MacLaurin A453



We invite you
 to join with us in a critical investigation of the role of leaders in contemporary society and a focused exploration of leadership as a multidisciplinary field of inquiry and scholarship. Our programme encompasses a broad range of themes from policy making and democratic decision making to community and cultural leadership and from the potential of teacher-leadership in processes of school improvement to leadership and learning for social justice and community development.

 

 

 
 
 

 


what leadership graduate students —exceptional people—practitioners and global citizens, say about the program...

             

 
     


My experience in grad studies at UVic has been brilliant. I found the program to be challenging, interesting, flexible and really worthwhile. When I first began my graduate advisor was excellent at helping me sort out a program plan that met my interests, goals and worked around the reality that was the rest of my life. Along with that I was able to undertake courses that interested me through the regular course offerings and direct study options. Finally, throughout my studies the professors always made time for discussions via telephone, email or face-to-face which I felt really personalized my education whether I was on the campus or not. I would strongly recommend UVic to anyone interested in undertaking a graduate studies program as UVic offers a strong reputation, knowledgeable and open faculty and an interesting and inspiring learning experience.
 —Craig Cantlie, MEd Leadership Studies
 
I completed the M.Ed degree in Leadership Studies in the fall of 2007 and the program was such a positive experience for me. As a practitioner, I wasn't sure how the program would translate to the "real world" of day to day work, but everything I learned was relevant to my work and put to use. I feel better able to analyse my work and do the best practices research necessary to provide innovate programming and leadership to my community. The professors were wonderful and the courses were simply amazing. The quality of instruction and support I received was fabulous. I would highly recommend this program for any community workers who may want to pursue a graduate degree but who may be questioning whether such a degree may be relevant to their day to day work. This program worked for me and I know that this program will allow me to provide the best I can for my community.
 —Corrina Craig, MEd Leadership Studies
 

I am a recent graduate of the Masters Leadership Studies program at UVIC.
This program was amazing! The high level of discussion, the social interaction with peers and the knowledgeable and approachable professors all made it a unique and worthwhile experience. We were told that this program would change our lives and it has. So many opportunities have opened up for me and I am so confident now in what I value in the workplace and my own leadership style. I was sad that it had to come to an end!
—Patricia Brown, MEd Leadership Studies


I recommend the program. The content in Leadership Studies was more interesting than I expected. The support I received from faculty and staff allowed me to pursue my research interests for my thesis while continuing to work full time. 
—Duane Lecky, MA Leadership Studies
 

Stimulating classroom discussions grounded in theory and practice, excellent mentorship, and a supportive graduate student community.  I gained many rewards from working hard, getting involved in AGES and the GS, and opening my heart and mind to learning on many different levels.

—Catherine Etmanski, PhD Leadership Studies

 

        

Just wanted to let you know that I got hired as VP at Don Ross Junior Secondary School in Squamish this June. The perspective, knowledge and understanding I've gained during this past year made an impression at the interview and helped me get the job.  An informal thanks to the program at UVic.       

—Ryan Massey, MEd Leadership Studies

 




what
is leadership ?

what
 is our goal ?

At the University of Victoria, we believe that leadership is a diverse, complex and multi-faceted process of social engagement, and is a central feature of the ways in which we interact with others in formal and informal roles, at work and in the community, and as a part of our everyday lives. Our goal is to equip you for the role you can play as a socially and culturally transformative leader in school, workplace or community—locally or globally—in order to create a more just and equitable society. 

 

MASTER'S DEGREES in LEADERSHIP STUDIES

The University of Victoria offers programs leading to the Master of Education (MEd) and the Master of Arts (MA) in Leadership Studies. These degrees are intended for students with diverse backgrounds who have earned undergraduate degrees. The aim of the program is to broaden understandings of contemporary theories and practices of leadership, education, learning and issues that affect schools, community, and society. Candidates will choose their specific degree, MEd or MA, before entering the program.

We are in the process of developing a PhD program with a focus on social justice, school and/or community emphasis and life-long learning. Presently a PhD in Leadership Studies is offered by Individual Graduate Programs by Special Arrangment with a quota on admissions.
 

Qualifications for Admission to MEd and MA

Candidates seeking admission should be able to satisfy the entrance requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. These consist essentially of an acceptable Bachelor's degree from an accredited University with a grade point average of B in the last two years of academic work along with a brief résumé. Entry to the program is on a competitive basis, and enrolment may be restricted in any given year. All applicants should submit a current résumé and a brief letter of intent. Recognition is given for experience in school and the community. Course work completed within the last five years, which was not part of the academic work considered for admission, may be eligible for transfer credit towards the Master's degree.

What to include along with your Application for Admission

• submit application for admission on-line at http://web.uvic.ca/grar/index.html

• 2 Assessment Reports (references—this form is included in the application above)

• brief résumé

• statement of intent/interest in pursuing Leadership Studies Degree Program


     Program Entry Points and Application Deadline


January, May and September

Class hours for Winter Term

September to April are from

4:30 pm to 7:30 pm



There is no firm application deadline apart from February 15th if you want to be considered for a UVic Fellowship award (full-time September entrants only) which is determined by a grade point average equivalent to 7.00 (A-) on the UVic nine-point scale on the last two years' worth of courses from your undergraduate degree or, if you have

earned a First Class degree, then you can be considered
for a UVic Fellowship.

 

Class hours for Summer Term

May is 4:30 to 7:30 pm

July and August are from

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

 

Applications are accepted until program is full. Allow 4-6 weeks to process your application. This can take longer and is dependent upon the amount of time it takes transcripts, assessment reports and documents to arrive in Graduate Admissions and Records Office for their initial assessment. If you meet Graduate Admission and Record's entrance requirements your application is then sent to the Graduate Advisor in Leadership Studies for review and admissibility into the program.

 


SUMMER
STUDIES

 

Our summer studies program begins in May with Intersession which usually offers two courses (4.30 to 7.30 pm) and then progresses onto July and ending late August. The MEd can be completed in 3 summers on-campus. Most of the students in the summer program reside out of Victoria and come from as distant as Kuwait, Japan and nationally, Newfoundland, Ontario and Alberta.

Scholars and practitioners from British Columbia, across Canada and overseas, often teach graduate courses during Summer Studies. These individuals bring with them new thoughts, insights and international experiences which substantially enrich the Leadership Studies graduate program.

 

PROGRAM FEES (subject to change)

• Master's degree minimum cost is 5 full-time installments (usually takes 6 plus re-registration fees dependent upon the amount of time you remain in the program) $1,586.00 ($1,887.20 International Students) per full-fee installment.

• There are additional ancillary fees each term —Graduate Students Society, Athletics, Bus, [ medical and dental if applied for ].

• Five years are allowed to complete the MEd, MA program and seven for the PhD Extensions may be granted from Graduate Studies upon the advisor's recommendation. Fees increase to the large re-registration after this 5 or 7 year time period.

 

MEd PROGRAM

Individual programs of study are designed by candidates in conjunction with the graduate advisor to reflect areas of interest and career goals. Courses included are dependent on the offerings available in any given term. The program consists of 18 units of course work including a 3.0 unit research project, followed by a written comprehensive examination.

The MEd degree program can be completed over three consecutive summer sessions or 15 to 18 months of full-time study (with a May entry point).

 

An Abbreviated Guide for Students

The MEd program structure is changing for September 08

specifically with the delivery of the now compulsory ED-D 531 ( 3.0 units )  Concepts and Theory of Organization. This course will be 1.5 units beginning September 08.

The second change is that 10.5 units of coursework must be completed before registering in the compulsory core ED-D 561B Research Methods in Leadership 1.5 units and ED-D 598 Independent Research Work 3.0 units. These two courses are taken in unison.

 

MEd

18.0 units comprise program

one

1.5

Compulsory course

from this group all are 1.5 units

ED-D 531      Concepts and Theory of Organisation  

ED-D 533 D   Concepts and Theories of Leadership in Learning Contexts  

ED-D 538 A   Community Leadership and Adult Learning

ED-D 539 A   Leadership, Learning and Social Justice

both

4.5

compulsory courses

These are taken together after 10.5 units have been earned

ED-D 561 B   Research Methods in Leadership    1.5 units

ED-D 598      Independent Research Work         3.0 units

Other Courses

4.5 to 10.0 units

Selected from among courses numbered ED-D 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 590, 591

1.5 to 3.0 units can be in the form of an Independent Directed Study ED-D 590.  You are required to find the instructor to teach this course.

Electives

up to 6.0 units

allowed from outside of Leadership courses and faculties across campus


400 level and above level with Advisor's permission

 

Compulsory Comprehensive
Examination

ED-D 597 Comprehensive Examination  0.0 units

This is the final requirement of the program, which is set three times each year in April, August and November. It consists of a three hour written exam in which a candidate is expected to demonstrate the synthesis and application of concepts and theories in Leadership Studies.


MA PROGRAM

The Master of Arts degree is also offered in Leadership Studies. This degree option also consists of 18 units of work, but has the requirement of a 4.5 unit thesis and an oral exam.

A supervisor for your committee (1 faculty member minimum ) must be secured before authorization into the program will be granted.

The MA is research orientated and is a preferred option for those candidates who have a particular problem area which they wish to investigate. While not mandatory, it is the preferred route for those who wish to proceed to advanced research in Leadership; workplace administration and life-long learning.

Transfer from the MEd program to the MA program is possible if a supervisor can be secured for your committee. It is the student's responsibility to locate a supervisor.

MA

18.0 units comprise program

one

1.5

compulsory course

from this group

all are 1.5 units

ED-D 531      Concepts and Theories of Organisation

ED-D 533 D    Concepts and Theories of Leadership in Learning Contexts

ED-D 538 A    Community Leadership and Adult Learning

ED-D 539 A    Leadership, Learning and Social Justice

4.5

units

compulsory course

ED-D 599      Thesis - Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies

two courses

In qualitative or quantitative research design taken within any faculty at UVic.

See graduate advisor for more information on these courses.

These must be completed prior to beginning the thesis.

other

6.0 to 7.5

units

Will be selected from amongst ED-D level courses 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539 including all ED-D 591 courses through Leadership Studies.

Up to 3.0 units can be in the form of an Independent Directed Study ED-D 590 the student is require to find the instuctor to teach this course

 

 

PhD

is offered by Special Arrangement only with a limited program quota

We are in the process of developing a PhD program with a focus on social justice, school
and/or community emphasis and life-long learning.

Application deadlines

April 30 for

September entry

September 30 for

January entry

January 31

for

May entry

Applicants must follow the admission procedures and meet the entrance criteria set out in the Faculty of Graduate Studies Regulations in the UVic Calendar. This includes completion of a recognized undergraduate degree, with a minimum Grade Point Average of 7.00/A-.

The Faculty and Departments are under no obligation to arrange or approve individual graduate programs by Special Arrangement.

Before an offer of admission can be made, applicants must have a proposal rationale and progam approved by the Special Arrangement/Interdisciplinary Committee. This proposal is jointly developed by the applicant and the projected supervisor and requires submission of a completed Special Arrangement Program for Approval form (including signatures of the proposed Supervisory Committee) and a proposed rationale for the program.

The application and approval process typically takes 4 to 6 months as the program proposal must be formulated by the applicant and prospective supervisor.

For a quick list of steps in arranging an individual graduate program by Special Arrangment click
Individual Graduate Programs by Special Arrangment

 

 

CSML Program

 

Professional Specialization Certificate in School Management and Leadership

This is a one year graduate certificate program; credits from this program may be applied towards a Master's Degree (post CSML option, see below)

Updated Information

3/27/08

 

Program Co-ordinator

Dr. Catherine McGregor

cmcgreg@uvic.ca

250.721.7823

 

Program Assistant

Catherine Tourigny

csml@uvic.ca

250.721.7865

Year one

summer term only

Credits earned MAY be transferable to a Post CSML Master of Education degree,

subject to application approval.  

Certificate in School Managagement and Leadership Courses

   

ED-D 532    Educational Program Leadership (10-Day On-campus Intensive)  

ED-D 591    Selected Topics in Education, Applied Mentorship (On-line)

ED- D591     Selected Topics in Education, Advanced Educational Program Leadership (On-line)

ED-D 537G  Leadership in Educational Administration (5-Day On-campus Intensive)  

Post CSML

Master of Education option

in year two

 


Note this option is only available for students who have completed

the CSML one year certificate program. This list of courses and

its suggested timeline are subject to modification.

Year two

summer and winter term

CSML Certificate Program

now integrated into the winter

MEd Leadership Degree Program

 

these courses are then taken and are subject to change

   

summer

ED-D 561B A03   Research Methods   1.5 units

ED-D 533D A01   Leadership 1.5 units
winter
 ED-D 598  Project 3.0 units Sept 08 to April 09 term
winter
 Ed-D 533B Decision-making and the Law  1.5 units Jan 09  to April 09 term
final summer

4.5 Units from Leadership Program couse selection

     Specific courses not yet determined

  ED-D 597 Comprehensive Exam  0.0 Units
 

completion with 12.0 units earned towards M.ED in Leadership Studies

 

FACULTY MEMBERS in LEADERSHIP STUDIES 

Darlene E. Clover, PhD (Associate Professor) and Graduate Advisor

Women and Leadership, cultural leadership, community development, critical adult and feminist education, feminist aesthetic theory, community issue-based arts learning and environmental adult education.

250.721.7816

clover@uvic.ca
 

Catherine McGregor, PhD (Assistant Professor) 

Social justice leadership, women in leadership, political leadership, teacher leadership, the politics of education and organizations, arts based methodologies and narrative inquiry in research, adult education, feminist and post structuralist theory.

250.721.7823  

cmcgreg@uvic.ca
 
 

ADJUNCT and SESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS in LEADERSHIP STUDIES  (Summer Sessionals are not included here)

Adrian Blunt, Ed.D

Adult Education & International Development: adult literacy, program development & evaluation, community capacity building & community health. Single-handed ocean racing & coastal cruising.

adrianworking@shaw.ca

Donald Lang, PhD

Leadership; values; organizational culture; ethics of good and evil.

dlang@uvic.ca

Elizabeth McLeish, D.Phil.

Comparative education, educational leadership, educational administration, educational transition in the context of political transition, mathematics education.

emcleish@shaw.ca

Paul L. Shaw, Ed.D

Teaches in the graduate program and has interests in all aspects of leadership, professional learning communities, school and district
improvement, educational change, literacy, and in working in contexts where diversity is perceived as a resource.

paulshaw@uvic.ca

Abebe Teklu, PhD

I have always been interested in teaching with a strong focus on community development, leaders learning and diversity, educating leaders and teachers of social justice issues, and I have practiced in these areas. I use my privilege (as an academic) and my racialized, immigrant and disability status to inform research and teaching and cross cultural work with minority issues and communities. In addition, I am skilled and highly qualified in teaching qualitative methodology especially Prosopography (Group Autobiography) For more information:

abebetek@uvic.ca   or   abebe.teklu@shaw.ca

 


 

ED-D Leadership Studies

Courses                              

June 2008

 

 

Potential Electives are available from all

UVic Department Courses Offered

( with Graduate Advisor's approval )

http://web.uvic.ca/calendar2008/CDs/ED-D/CTs.html#5L

Please note that not all courses listed are necessarily offered every year; students should consult the department or faculty concerned. Registration and current timetable information is also available by following the Registration timetable link on the UVic homepage www.uvic

ED-D 531  (1.5)  Concepts and Theory of Organization

Critical examination of the classical, modern, and emerging literature of administrative studies in the organizational context, with emphasis on philosophy of leadership, decision making processes, power and authority, leadership studies, and contemporary issues and perspectives.

Note: Not open to students with credit in ED-B 531.

Formerly: ED-B 531

 
 

ED-D 532  (1.5)  Educational Program Leadership

Models for program design and review range from external, objective-based processes to participatory action research. This course examines issues of implementation, collaboration, accountability, inclusiveness and responsiveness to community. It also offers practical experiences in a range of evaluative methods.

Note: Not open to students with credit in ED-B 532.

Formerly: ED-B 532

 

ED-D 533

Concepts and Theories of Leadership in Learning Contexts
Units: 1.5


ED-D 533A Politics in Organizations

An examination of politics in educational and related organizations: concepts of influence, authority, power, and control; frameworks for analyzing and understanding politics and policy; actors and agendas; interest and pressure groups; conflict and conflict resolution; the interface of leadership and politics; implications for governance and administrative practice.

Note: Not open to students with credit in ED-B 533A.


ED-D 533B Decision-Making and the Law*

This course will develop awareness of the legal considerations and principles which apply to decision-making in school and other workplaces. It contains introductions to the interface between law, legislation and policy; statutes and the delegation of powers to decide, and the common law principles which govern decision-making by those with statutory authority. An array of case studies is used.

Note: Not open to students with credit in ED-B 533B

 

ED-D 533D  Leadership

An examination of general leadership concepts, and practices as they apply to educational institutions, other workplaces, organizations and the community.

Note: Not open to students with credit in ED-B 533D.

 

           

ED-D 534 (1.5 or 3) Leadership for School Improvement

This course surveys contemporary thinking about professional learning communities and learning teams, emphasizing how leaders can build and support collaborative and inclusive learning environments in order to effect positive school change.

Note: Not open to students with credit in ED-B 534.

Formerly: ED-B 534

 

ED-D 535  Global Comparative Perspectives on Leadership and Education
Units: 1.5

Explorations of diverse leadership and education theories and practices in school, institutions, workplaces, and/or community across Canada and around the world.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 535, 535A, 535B.

Formerly: ED-D 535A and 535B

ED-D 536  (1.5 or 3)  Philosophy of Leadership

Philosophy of Leadership
Units: 1.5 or 3.0

An examination of the relevant interaction of philosophy and leadership, with a view to clarifying philosophical concepts and theories and their application to the analysis, by individuals in leadership positions, of their own and others' actions.

Note: Not open to students with credit in ED-B 536.

Formerly: ED-B 536

 

ED-D 537 Functions and Processes of Leadership

Units: 1.5 or 3.0

ED-D 537A- Educational Change

An analysis of change theory and the processes associated with change in education, with a view to assisting school leaders to facilitate reforms.

Note: Not open to students with credit in ED-B 537B.

ED-D 537D- Instructional Supervision

Through an analysis of literature in leadership, communication, change and activation, as well as through an analysis of classroom observation techniques, the development of rational organizational patterns of supervision for educational administrators.

Note: Not open to students with credit in ED-B 537D.


ED-D 537G- Leadership in Educational Administration *

Analysis of the roles and functions of the school principal, with emphasis upon educational leadership, understanding the breadth and diversity of the position, legal status, designated administrative and managerial responsibilities, and contemporary challenges.

Note: Not open to students with credit in ED-B 537G.


ED-D 537H- Educational Planning

A review of the concepts, approaches and actual practice of educational planning of both macro and micro levels of activity. New features of planning will be examined for improving the design or policies and the operational procedures of educational organizations.

Note: Not open to students with credit in ED-B 537H.

ED-D 538A  Community Leadership and Adult Learning
Units: 1.5 or 3.0

This course will focus on leadership and learning strategies in communities and schools that works towards educational, social, environmental, and cultural change. Topics will include inter-connections between school and community; relations of power and social inequity; just learning societies; concepts of democracy, citizenship and governance; critical pedagogy/theory; feminist theory and leadership; aboriginal perspectives on leadership; cross-cultural and anti-racist dialogues; ethics and values in leadership; social learning, collectivity and collaboration.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 538, 591, if 591 topic was Adult Education and Community Leadership.

Formerly: ED-D 538

 

ED-D 538B  Cultural Leadership and Social Learning through the Arts
Units: 1.5

An exploration of the historical and contemporary contributions of arts-based education activities to cultural leadership, activism, and social justice and change across Canada and world-wide.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 538B, 538, 591, if taken in the same topic.

 
ED-D 539A
Leadership, Learning and Social Justice
Units: 1.5

This course examines concepts of social justice and their relationship to leadership in schools, institutions and organizations and community. It focuses on issues of race/ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation and ability as enacted in everyday practice. Conceptions of democracy, privilege, power, and citizenship are central. Discussions extend to ecological and global issues of social justice.

Formerly: ED-D 539

 

ED-D 539B

Leadership Education and Diversity

Units: 1.5

This course will explore the social, cultural, and political complexity of contemporary education in a pluralistic society. In particular, it will focus on issues of racism, homophobia, sexism, ableism and how they affect schools, workplaces, and/or communities and society as a whole.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 538B, 538, 591, if taken in the same topic.

ED-D 561B

Research Methods in Leadership

Units: 1.5

Designed to prepare students in Leadership Studies to undertake independent, scholarly research so that they might fulfill the research requirements for the M.Ed. degree in Leadership Studies. Students will become familiar with different lines of inquiry, appropriate methodologies, proposal preparation and the ethics involved in doing research.

Note: Students must complete their ED-D 598 project within the 3.0 unit allotment.

Prerequisites: Students must complete 10.5 units before registering in ED-D 561B.

Corequisites: Students must take ED-D 561B and ED-D 598 concurrently.

 

ED-D 590
Special Problems - Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies
Units: to be determined

Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics. The student must obtain consent of the chair of his or her supervisory committee and the instructor offering the area of individual study prior to registering in this course. Pro forma is required for registration.

ED-D 591

Selected Topics in Education

Units: 1.5 or 3.0

 

This is a variable content course.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics.

 
ED-D 597
Comprehensive Examination - Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies
Units: 0

A required element of all MEd programs. Typically held within one month of completion of all course work. Examination format may be either written or oral, as decided upon by the program supervisor in consultation with the candidate. Areas of examination and examiners are established by each program area (counselling, educational psychology, special education, leadership studies).

Grading: INP, COM, N or F
ED-D 598
Project - Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies
Units: to be determined

Evidence of independent research work in the form of a project, extended paper(s), work report, etc., as determined within the department. Planned and carried out with a project supervisor.

Grading: INP, COM, N or F.

599 (4.5)    Thesis  ( MA )

Note: 4.5 units for ED-D 599 is only for Counselling and Leadership Studies Programs.

Grading: INP, COM, N or F.

 

690  Special Problems    ( PhD )
Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics. The student must obtain consent of the chair of the supervisory committee and the instructor offering the area of individual study prior to registering in 690. Pro forma is required for registration.

699   PhD Dissertation
Units: to be determined

Grading: INP, COM, N or F
 
 

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