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FROM Dr. Heesoon Bai, Director of Graduate Programs
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RE Agenda items for SGSC Meeting May 10, 2010
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DATE April 29, 2010
Wade-
Please find attached the Master's in Educational Leadership
calendar changes for the SGSC meeting of May 10, 2010.
The changes are:
1. Change the MEd credit requirement from seven courses (35
units) to six courses (30 units).
2. Remove EDUe 815-5
A~~inistrative
Processes from the Core
Courses (IvlEd and MA) .
3. Add EDUC 811-5 Fieldwork
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864-5 Research Design in Education to the MEd degree
program and EDue 864-5 Research Design in Education to
the MA degree program.
5. Change degree transfer approval.
6. Clarify conceptual differences between MEd and MA in
Ed~cational
Leadership.
This document was approved by the Education Graduate Studies
Committee on Narch 25, 2010 a!1d by the Faculty of Education
Committee
~n Apr~l
26, 2010.
SIMON FRASI,Il UNIVERSITY
THINKING OF
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Graduate Programs, Faculty of Education, SFU
Calendar Changes
Master's
Programs
From Educational Leadership
This program leads to the MA or MEd degree and is intended for current or prospective leaders
who are engaged
in educational activities in a variet), of societal workplaces (e.g. schools,
colleges, community agencies, health agencies, justice agencies, arts agencies).
The
MA consists oftive required courses (25 units) plus a thesis; the MEd consists of seven
courses (35 units) plus a comprehensive exam. While the program is grounded both
in research
and in practice, it has a strong philosophical and conceptual orientation which encourage students
to view issues and problems in the workplace in more complex and educative ways.
Core Courses
MEd and MA students complete all of
EDUC 813-5 Organizational Theory and Analyses
EDUC 815-5 Administrative Processes
EDUC
817-5 Policy Processes
EDUC
818-5 Leadership Studies
MEd Requirements
Students will normally be admitted to the MEd course work/comprehensive exam program. In
addition to the four core courses, students will complete
EDUC 811-5 Fieldwork I
plus two additional courses
(lO units) approved by the co-ordinator.
EDUC 883-5 MEd Comprehensive Examination follows completion of course work
requirements. It is held once a year, during summer session.
MA Requirements
Students admit1ed to the MEd program may, on the senior supervisor's recommendation, transfer
into the MA program. The
MA requires the four core courses above plus EDUC 864. Students
must demonstrate appropriate research competence which may necessitate completing one
or
both of the following:
EDUC 863-5 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research
EDUC 867-5 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research
Students may also complete one or more electives as required
or approved by the senior
supervisor.
EDUC 898-10 Master's Thesis follows completion of course work requirements.
For further information, contact
Community Graduate Programs, 778.782.5951 Tel,
cpmed!a:!sfu.ca
Graduate Programs, Faculty of Education, SFU
Master's Programs
TO Educational Leadership
This program leads to the MA or MEd degree and is intended for current or prospective leaders
who are engaged in educational activities
in a variety of societal workplaces (e.g. schools,
colleges, community agencies, health agencies, justice agencies, arts agencies).
The MA consists
oftive required courses (25 units) plus a thesis; the MEd consists of
~six
courses
(~
30
units) plus a comprehensive exam. While the program is grounded both in
research and in practice, it has a strong philosophical and conceptual orientation
wfl.ieft
that
encourage! students to view issues and problems in the workplace in more complex and educative
ways.
Core Courses
MEd and MA students complete all of
EDUC 811-5 Fieldwork 1
EDUC 813-5 Organizational Theory and Analyses
l!DUC g 15 5 Administrati'l'e Presesses
EDUC 817-5 Policy Processes
EDUC 818-5 Leadership
Studies
MEd Requirements
Students will normally be admitted to the MEd course work/comprehensive exam programrin
additien to the fottr sore eOlirses, MEd students will complete
l!DUC gil 5 Field'Nerk I
EDUe 822-5 Evaluation of Educational Programs OR
EDUC 864-5 Research Designs in Education plus
pitts t\',.o One additional course (-W
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units) approved by the se ordinator. the supen'isor,
EDUC 883-5 MEd Comprehensive Examination follo'Ns eORlpletien ofeottrse worl.
reEfttiremeRts.
It is held ORee a yeM, dttring Slimmer sessieR.
MA
Requirements
Stttsents asrnitted te the MEd progr=am may, on the seRior slipep.'isor's reeommeRsatioR, transfer
into
the MA program, After successful completion of three courses, students admitted to the
MEd program may, on the senior supen'isor's recommendation, and with the appro\'al of
the Graduate Programs Director, transfer into the MA program.
The MA reEfliires the fottr eere eottrses above fllliS l!DUC 864.
MA students will complete
EDUC 864-5 Research Designs in Education
Students must demonstrate appropriate research competence
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EDUC 863-5 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research AND/OR
EDUC 867-5 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research
Students may also complete ene er mere additional electives as required or approved by the
senior supervisor.
EDUC 898-10 Master's Thesis
follews eempletieR efeelirse wer"
req~iremeRts.
For further information, contact Ceml11linit)' Professional Graduate Programs, 778.782.5951 Tel,
cpmed@sfu.ca
Graduate Programs, Faculty of Education, SFU
Rationale
for Proposed Changes
Educational Leadership Masters
Program
(Please read this summary in conjunction with the Calendar Description Changes)
#1 Change the MEd credit requirement from seven courses (35 units) to six courses (30 units).
Rationale: Graduate Programs' earlier curriculum proposal
(Passed Senate on March
I.
S10-46) sought to
reduce all MED degrees in the Faculty of Education from 31 to 30 units of required coursework. This
request for a reduction in units for the MEd degree in Educational Leadership is to bring this program in
line with the approved MEd degree unit reduction passed by Senate.
#2 Remove EDUC 815-5 Administrative Processes from the Core Courses (MEd and MA).
Rationale: This course, EDUC 815, is no longer required as a core course, but may be taken as an elective
in some specific program designs. Some academic content from EDUC 815 has been redirected to both
EDUC 818 (Leadership Studies) and EDUC 813 (Organizational Theory and
Analysis),
which remain as
core courses.
#3 Add EDUC 811-5 Fieldwork I to the Core Courses (MEd and MA).
Rationale: EDUC 811-5 has been scheduled as an elective course for many Educational Leadership cohort
programs. This course supports
the field-based research component of this program and now is moved to a
core
COurse for all Leadership programs.
#4 Add EDUC 822-5 Evaluation of Educational Programs OR EDUe 864-5 Research DeSign in
Education to the MEd degree program and EDUC 864-5 Research Design in Education to the MA
degree program.
Rationale:
Both EDUC 822 and EDUC 864 courses directly related to the field-based research and
program evaluation components of the Educational Leadership programs. In the MEd degree route,
students have a choice
of working towards either program evaluation or research design. The MA degree
requires research design. EDUC 822
is a course that has been successfully offered in some Educational
Leadership programs to date. These course(s)
are offered early in the cohort program and are precursors to
EDUC 811 Fieldwork I, which is offered at the end of the program.
#5 Change degree transfer apprm'al.
Rationale: All students enter the Educational Leadership program on the MEd degree route. To transfer to
a MA degree program requires a recommendation from the Senior Supervisor and approval of the Director
of Graduate Programs. Students may move to the MA after completing three courses. This allows a
student(s), senior supervisor, academic coordinator
and Director to work together in support of the student.
#6 Clarify conceptual differences between MEd and MA in Educational Leadership
Description:
The MEd
in Educational Leadership is a degree carefully focused on helping practitioner-student, reflect
on,
and strengthen their leadership capacities.
It
is designed for educators interested in improving their
practice through in-depth scholarly study and action research. This degree
is a Professional Graduate
Programs.
The MA
in Educational Leadership is a degree focused on careful study of educational leadership issues
and content and in depth study and application of research and research methods. MEd students, accepted
into the MA program, will move to a campus-based research degree program. and will be assessed
research-based
fees.
May
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Graduate Programs
8888 University Drive
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Canada
T: 778.782.3591
www.educ.sfu.cajgradprogs
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
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ATTENTION Dr. Wade Parkhouse
APR 28 2010
g~AN
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FROM Dr. Heesoon Bai, Director of Graduate Programs
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RE Agenda items for SGSC Meeting May 10, 20 I 0
I
DATE April 27, 2010
Wade-
Please find attached EdD curriculum items for the agenda of the May 10,
20 I 0 SGSC Meeting.
The program changes include opening the EdD degree route to additional
programs by reforming the EdD degree requirements; and outlining
designated courses in Educational Leadership and French programming.
This document was approved by the Graduate Programs Committee on
December 17,2009 and by the Faculty of Education Committee on April 26,
2010.
Thank you.
SIM()~
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Graduate Programs, Faculty of Education, SFU
EdD Calendar Changes
From: Educational Leadership
This
EdD program is for educational administrators who work full time, and so classes are
held on extended weekends
and during the summer. This degree looks beyond educational
leadership as
the application of generic management techniques. It prepares leaders for
situations
where technique is insufficient and prepares educational leaders to deal with
currently pressing issues
and to understand deeper ethical. political. socia-cultural.
technological, and educational matters.
Students complete all of
EDUC 899-10 Doctoral Thesis
EDUC 950-5 Approaches to Educational Research
EDUC 960-5 Ethics. Law and Professional Leadership
EDUC 961-5 Educational Governance, Reform and Diversity
EDUC 962-5 Organizational Leadership. Accountability, and the Public Interest
EDUC 964-5 Seminar in Educational Theory
EDUC 983-5 Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
EdD Program Information
778.782.8099 Tel. 778.782.8119
Fax. \vww.educ.
sfu.ca/gradprogs/doctoral/education leadership
www.sfu.ca/baff-offa
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degree loolts beyond educational leadership as tHe application of generic management
tecHniEjues. It prepares leaders fur situations where techniEjue is insufficient and prepares
educational leaders
to deal witH currently pressing issues and to understand deeper ethical,
political,socio
cultural, technological, and educational matters. (p. 289)
EdD programs require successful completion of 40 units of graduate work consisting
0(25 units divided among reguired and desilWated courses. EDUC 983-5 Doctoral
Comprehensive Examination and EDUC 899-10 Doctoral Thesis.
Required Courses
Stl:ldents complete
all of
EDUC 899 19 Doctoral Thesis
EDUC
950-5
Approaches to Educational Research
EDUC
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5 EtHics, Lava' and Professional LeadersHip
BDUC 961 5 Educational Governance, Reform and Diversity
EDUC
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5 Organi;cational Leadership, Accountability, and tHe Public Interest
EDUC
964-5
Seminar in Educational Theory
All EdD 'Hill iRchule tHe fAlIowiRID
EDUC
983-5
Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
EDUC 899-10 Doctoral Thesis
Designated Courses
Three 5 unit graduate courses will be designated by the specific EdD faculty team that
is responsible for program focus. design. teaching and senior supervision.
Designated courses will vary depending on program focus.
Educational
Leadership
This EdD program looks beyond educational leadership as the application of generic
management techniques. It prepares leaders for situations where technique is
insufficient
and prepares educational leaders to deal with currently pressing issues
and to understand deeper ethical. politica), socio-cultural. technological. and
educational matters.
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Designated Courses
EOUe 960-5 Ethics. Law and Professional Leadership
[DUe 961-5 Educational Governance. Reform and Diversity
EOUe 962-5 Organizational Leadership. Accountability and the Public Interest
Docorat en Leadership Educationnel (ED.D)
Le programme de doctorat en leadership educationnel est
con~u
specialement pour former
des chefs de file parmi les
personnes qui travaillent ou planifient de travailler dans Ie
domaine de I'education (ecoies. colleges et centres de formation) ou dans d'autres
services
publics ou parapuhlics (sante. services sociaux.
services communautaires. fonction
pUblique. ONG. agences dedeveloppement. organismes
culturels. etc.)'
Cours obligatoires
960-5 quelques enjeux ethiques, juridiques et politiques dans la gestion de la
diversite
961-5 gouverance educationnelle
et discours sur les reformes sociales
962-5 leadership, imputabilite
et I'interet public
EdD Program Infurmation
778.782.8099
Tel. 778.782.8119 Fax.
wIPIt'.edu€.
sfy.ca 19radpregs ldoetoral/educatieR leadership
Pregram iR FreRch
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Information concerning EdD programs can be obtained at
httpjl/www.educ.sfu.ca/gradprogs/ Tel. 778.782-8099. Fax. 778.782-8119
Programme [dD en Francais: Programme de Doctorat Education en leadership
educationnel (EdD). Vancouver
http://www.sfu.caleducfr Ifr
IDoctorat-en-
education! Tel: 778 782-6927. Teltk: 778 782-6682
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EdD Calendar Changes
NOTE. All references are to the 2009/2010 SFU calendar (p.286 current calendar)
From: Graduate Degrees Offered.
The
EdD in educational leadership is a professional degree signifying the acquisition of
advanced knowledge
and expertise in educational leadership. Minimum requirements are
successful completion
of 40 units of graduate work, consisting of 25 units divided among
required and elective courses, a comprehensive examination (five units), and
EDUC 899
Doctoral Thesis (10 units).
To: Graduate Degrees Offered.
The
EdD in eaucationalleadership is a professional degree signifying the acquisition of
advanced knowledge and expertise in educationalleaaership. Minimum requirements are
successful completion of 40 units of graduate work, consisting of 25 units divided among
required and
elective desienated courses, plus EDUe 983 Doctoral a comprehensive
examination (five units)
and EDUC 899 Doctoral Thesis (10 units).
Rationale for
Changes
We propose to de-link the EdD from Educational Leadership, thereby allowing the EdD
model of programming to be offered in other areas of educational practice. When this de-
linking
is achieved, the currently existing Educational Leadership becomes one among
many possible
EdD programs.
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EdD Calendar Changes
NOTE. All references are to the 2009/2010 SFU calendar (p.288 current calendar)
From: Doctoral Programs
Doctoral degrees signify the acquisition of advanced knowledge in a field of specialization
and advanced competence in conducting significant
and original education research. The
EdD program emphasizes leadership in education. The PhD programs accentuate
theoretical and professional studies plus advanced scholarly inquiry in education. Both
degrees culminate in a comprehensive examination
(EDUC 983) and a doctoral thesis
(EDUC 899). Requirements for doctoral degrees vary by program.
To: Doctoral
Programs
Doctoral degrees signify the acquisition of advanced knowledge in a field of specialization
and advanced competence in conducting significant and original education research.
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EdD progranl emphasizes leadership in education. The PhD programs accentuate
theoretical and professional studies plus advanced scholarly
inquiry in education. Both
programs. the EdD and the PhD. degrees culminate in a comprehensive examination
(EDUC 983) and a doctoral thesis (EDUC 899). Requirements for doctoral degrees
vary
by
program.
Rationale for
Chanw
We are removing the reference to the specific programming area: leadership in education.
With de-linking of the
EdD from Leadership in Education, the EdD program description
needs to remove the specific reference to leadership in education. The de-linked
EdD
programming allows for the formal development and operation of EdD programs in many
areas of educational practice.
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Graduate Programs, Faculty of Education, SFU
EdD Calendar Changes
NOTE. All references are to the 2009/2010 SFU calendar (p.289 current calendar)
From: Programs of Study (currently
in Alpha order)
To: Programs of Study
PhD Programs
NOTE: Listing a/PhD programs.
EdD
programs
NOTE: Listing of EdD programs.
Rationale for Changes
See previous notes.
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Graduate Programs, Faculty of Education, SFU
EdD Calendar Changes
Rationale for Calendar Description Changes
1.
As a general change all EdD programs will require EDUC 950-5 Approaches to
Educational Research
and EDUC 964-5 Seminar in Educational Theory as well as
EDUC 983-5 Doctoral Comprehensive and EDUC 899-10 Doctoral Thesis.
2. All EdD programs will require three additional courses (15 units), which will be
specified for each program. These designated courses will
either be existing
graduate offerings in Education or, alternatively, offered as Selected Topics courses
in Education.
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