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    Educational Studies: Gender and Women's Studies

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    CAD 129 

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines30-Aug-2023
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 10,667  / year
    Next Intake 30-Aug-2023

    Educational Studies: Gender and Women's Studies

    About

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed     Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

    Program Requirements

    Thesis

    A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

    Required Courses (14 credits)

    • EDEC 700 Proseminar in Education 1 (2 credits)

      Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Curriculum and Instruction : Students will be exposed to a wide range of educational theory and research as faculty members present the theoretical underpinnings, methodologies, and applications of their various programs of research.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Jordan, Steve (Fall)

      • Fall

      • Restriction: Limited to Doctoral students.

    • EDEC 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination

      Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Curriculum and Instruction : Comprehensive examination.

      Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023

      Instructors: Mitchell, Claudia A; Ehret, Christian; Shariff, Shaheen; Harvey, Blane; Kalan, Amir; Low, Bronwen; McDonough, Kevin (Fall) Ehret, Christian; Savard, Annie (Winter)

      • Fall, Winter

    • EDEC 702 Proseminar in Education 2 (2 credits)

      Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Curriculum and Instruction : First-year doctoral students will be exposed to more advanced level of educational theory and research to experience the multidisciplinary nature of educational inquiry.

      Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023

      Instructors: Low, Bronwen (Fall) Strong, Teresa (Winter)

      • Winter

      • Restriction: Limited to Doctoral students

    • EDEC 703 Ph.D. Colloquium (4 credits)

      Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Curriculum and Instruction : Second-year doctoral students will have formal and informal opportunities to present their work for critical discussion and dialogue. Students will also discuss fundamental issues and questions in the field of education.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Butler Kisber, Lynn (Fall)

      • Fall

      • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEC 704.

    • WMST 601 Feminist Theories and Methods (3 credits)

      Offered by: Inst for Gender, Sex & Fem St (Faculty of Arts)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Women's Studies : Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Ketchum, Alexandra (Fall)

    • WMST 602 Feminist Research Symposium (3 credits)

      Offered by: Inst for Gender, Sex & Fem St (Faculty of Arts)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Women's Studies : Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Sandwell, Rachel (Winter)

      • Prerequisite: WMST 601.

      • Restriction: Must be enrolled in the Option in Gender and Women's Studies.

    Note: EDEC 701 is normally taken at the end of the second year for Ph.D. 2 program entrants and at the end of the third year for Ph.D. 1 entrants.

    Complementary Courses (6 credits)

    One of the following courses:

    • EDEC 705 Advanced Research Designs (3 credits)

      Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Curriculum and Instruction : Examination of research methods that are supported by multiple research perspectives.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Restriction: Limited to Doctoral students

    • EDEC 706 Textual Approaches to Research (3 credits)

      Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Curriculum and Instruction : Survey a range of research strategies including philosophical, theoretical, historical, narrative, and autobiographical methods of textual analysis.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Fall

      • Restriction: Limited to Doctoral students

    • EDEC 707 Interpretive Inquiry (3 credits)

      Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Curriculum and Instruction : Focus on issues of voice, reflectivity, and representation when using interpretive frameworks in qualitative research.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEM 679

    • EDEM 692 Qualitative Research Methods (3 credits)

      Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      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 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

    • EDSL 630 Qualitative/Ethnographic Methods (3 credits)

      Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Education in Second Languages : An examination of theoretical and applied issues in qualitative and ethnographic studies in second language education.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Winter

    One course, at the 500 level or higher on gender/women's issues, to be chosen from the approved list (available from the McGill Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies) in consultation with the Doctoral Advisory Committee depending on the student's background and research interests. In some cases, additional courses may be required or recommended by the Doctoral Advisory Committee.

    Faculty of Education—2022-2023 (last updated Aug. 24, 2022) (disclaimer)

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Education

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    All applicants, regardless of country of origin or educational backgrounds must meet these minimum academic requirements:

    • A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill University) in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate work.
      • Unless otherwise noted, the Master’s program at McGill requires the completion of a four-year degree in a related area at a recognized institution. Admission to a doctoral degree requires the completion of a Master’s degree in a related area at a recognized institution.
      • The minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies. In some departments, however, a higher CGPA is required for admission. Consult your program requirements for details.
      • Your educational credentials will be assessed for equivalency with a McGill University degree. Please consult the Degree Equivalency page for more information.
    • Proficiency in English: The primary language of instruction at McGill is English. You may make arrangements to write papers, examinations or theses in French, except in cases where knowledge of the English language is one of the objectives of the course. Prior to admission, you may need to demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English. For more information, visit the English Language Proficiency page.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 10,667  / year

    Application Fee

    CAD 129 

    How to Apply

    1. Apply online

      • For a non-refundable fee of $129.03, you can submit up to two applications in the same term to two different programs. Certain programs require additional fees.
      • Do not select both the Thesis option and the Non-Thesis option for the same program as you can make this change after submitting your application.

        If applying to Mechanical Engineering or Masters of Engineering, you must apply to both the Thesis option and the Non-Thesis option if you want to be considered for both.

      • You can stop and save your progress at any time. The application will only be processed once you have submitted.
      • Once you have submitted your application an acknowledgement will be sent to the email address you have included in your application. You will be able to track your application via the online application system
      • Submit your supporting documents online. You must upload copies of your transcripts from each university-level institution you have attended, as well as other documents stipulated by the department you have applied to. A list of the required documents will be accessible on the online application system. Additional supporting documents submitted by mail or email will not be included in your application.
    2. Submit your supporting documents

      Applicants are required to provide supporting documents with their application. You should upload all supporting documents except for official transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendation. McGill will request letters of reference on your behalf from referees you identify on the application form.

      For any additional application instructions or details about the documents being requested (i.e. Statement of Purpose, Writing Sample, Academic C.V.), please refer to the program page for the academic unit you are applying to. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the department you have applied to.

    3. Submit your test scores

      Where applicable, arrange for test scores (TOEFL, GMAT, GRE) to be sent to McGill directly from the testing agency. You must indicate the McGill University institution code: 0935

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