Doctoral Open House 2021-2022 - Educational Leadership and Policy - OISE
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Doctoral
Open House
2021-2022
Educational Leadership
and Policy
Overview
• What we do
• Program Overview
• Degree Overview
• Who we are
• Faculty
• Students
• Why ELP and why now
• When to apply
• Where to get more information
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Program Overview
What is the field of ELP?
Social
Leadership Policy Change
Diversity
Degree Overview
8 courses + comprehensive exam +
proposal + dissertation in practice
Full time degree, approx. 4 years
*Self-funded, often chosen by practicing
EdD professionals
Cohort Model
*Courses offered in evenings, with some online
& compressed options
* 1-3 courses per term
ELP Core Faculty
Nina Bascia Ruth Childs Ann Lopez Katyn Chmielewski Carly Manion Reva Joshee Jim Ryan
Joseph Flessa Carol Campbell Claudia Díaz Ríos Scott Davies Coleen Stewart Marvin Zuker Karen Mundy
A faculty member will be
assigned as your faculty advisor
Scholar Practitioners – Past & Present
Darrin Griffiths Sofya Malik Andrew Campbell Lyn Sharratt
Principal Chief Research Officer Teacher Educator International
Consultant
Karen Acton Stephanie Tuters Sachin Maharaj Barnabas Emenogu
Principal Lecturer Columnist & Education Officer,
Instructor Ministry of Education
Our Students
Career Prospects • Leadership: Boards, Ministries • Research: Boards, CMEC, Learning Ministries, EQAO, HEQCO, Ryerson, NGO’s, non-profits (e.g., P4E) • Private Sector: Publishing; Consulting
More Reasons to Choose ELP
• Develop your research skills
Grow • Learn to translate theory into practice
Join • Become part of the largest ELP program in
Canada
Learn • Gain breadth and depth in foundations and
many sub fields of policy and leadership
Connect • Take advantage of exceptional networking
opportunities within the field
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• Enriching Culture of Guest Speakers and Events • Possible practicums with Learning Ministries • Conferences, research projects, labs and research centres • Collaborative Specializations
• Allows you to build a strong network of colleagues • Offers a pre-determined schedule with sequenced courses • Links educational theory with practice right in your own educational context • Aligned with Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED)
Session Course
LHA3040H: People and Power in Organizations; and
2021 Jul-Aug
LHA3004H: Research Literacy
2021 Fall LHA3007H: Literature Review Course
2022 Winter LHA3005H Introduction to Research Methods, or alternative research methods course
2022 May-Jun Elective course*
2022 Jul-Aug
LHA3041H: Doctoral Seminar on Policy Issues in Education; and
LHA3006H: Research Methods II, or alternative research method course
The Cohort
2022 Fall Elective course*
Schedule
2023 Winter LHA3003H: Research Proposal Development course**
2023 May-Jun Elective course*
2023 Jul-Aug Elective course*
2023 Sept Comprehensive Exam (special session for the EdD cohort
* Note: There are 3 sessions available to complete the 0.5 open elective course.
**Note: not to be taken earlier in the program
12Dissertation-in-practice
A “DISSERTATION IN PRACTICE” CAN TAKE DIFFERENT FORMS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• a structured case study of an education policy, program, or organization
• an exploration of leadership or organizational behavior, using
quantitative, and/or qualitative research methodologies
• a systematic review of evidence with the development or design of a new
educational program, intervention, or strategy
• a research project that seeks to answer a specific question by drawing on
data that is generated by the student’s organization of employment or a
related organization
• an evaluation of a program, project, intervention or educational
organization
• a structured study of a pilot intervention or policy
13Admissions
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Requirements Supporting Deadlines
documents
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4Minimum Admission Requirements
Master's degree in the area of Educational
Leadership and Policy or an equivalent degree
with high academic standing from a recognized
university.
In addition to minimum degree requirements,
applicants will be considered on their individual
merits for admission
15Supporting Documents Statement of intent Curriculum Vitae Sample of Written Work 2 letters of reference (1 academic, 1 professional) Transcripts (unofficial electronic and official copies)
Statement of Intent
• Why is this program right for you and why are you right
for this program?
• Highlight your professional and academic background
• Discuss your study plan, your research interests and
aptitude, the potential faculty you want to work with, etc.
• 1000-1500 wordsSample of Written Work
Applicants must submit written evidence of their ability
to:
define a research question or problem
devise a research design
analyze and report research findings
Submit your undergraduate or master's thesis to satisfy
this requirement.
Those who hold an MEd or other non-thesis master's
degree may submit an alternate, such as:
• A major research paper or essay written for master's level
courses
• Reports and studies written as part of employmentApplication Deadline
The recommended deadline is February 15th;
rolling admissions thereafter until closing
Check the ORSS website for deadline updates
19ORSS FAQs Page
This webpage answers questions such as:
• Help! I’m having problems with the application system
• If I need to provide proof of English language proficiency will I get an
offer of admission?
• I applied last year / I'm a current or former OISE student – do I have to
re-submit documents?
• What do you mean by an "appropriate" degree?
https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/orss/Admissions/Frequently_Ask
ed_Questions
20Questions? Questions about the program? lhae.pa@utoronto.ca or joseph.flessa@utoronto.ca Questions about the application process? admissions.oise@utoronto.ca
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