Doctorate of education (ed.d.) - en français
| Next cohort |
September 2014 (applications will open in Fall 2013) |
| Current cohort |
January 2011 start (applications are closed) |
| Previous cohort |
September 2007 to August 2010 |
Description
The doctoral program in Educational Leadership is designed for both current and future educational leaders working in various organizational settings such as: schools, colleges, universities, health and community services. It culminates in a highly respected Doctoral Degree in the educational profession.
Detailed 2011-2014 program description
goals
The EdD Program in Educational Leadership is intended to provide participants with structured and supported opportunities for:
- The systematic acquisition and interpretation of a wide range of scholarly and professional literature pertinent to the advanced study of educational leadership and professional practice.
- In-depth investigations of up-to-date research, state of the art practices, and grounded theory to forge knowledge with action.
- Sharing and interrogating personal practical knowledge.
- Integrating accumulated professional knowledge and scholarly inquiry.
- Deep understanding of applicable research methods and advanced academic inquiry.
- Conceptualizing, designing and implementing a research program for the generation of new knowledge that will satisfy the highest standards of academic and professional review.
Upon completion of the program participants will have conducted an original investigation that is a pertinent contribution to professional knowledge and practice. More specifically, this program studies the theory and practice pertaining to managing diversity in French minority communities.
The Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University counts on creating dynamic partnerships with Canadian and international universities, school districts, professional associations, community and governmental organizations to ensure that the next generation of leaders meets the specific education needs of Francophones and Francophiles in Canada.
NEW Format
SFU offers a new hybrid format to make the program more accessible to students outside of Greater Vancouver (and outside of British Columbia).
* Please note that a minimum number of students is required for the program to run.
Summary:
- 2-year course program
followed by thesis
Spring and fall terms
- One face-to-face class per month in Vancouver (fall, spring)
- Online courses (interactive synchronous mode)
- Online discussion forum (asynchronous mode)
Summer terms
- May-June: no courses
- July: intensive 3-week face-to-face session
This is a cohort program. All students take the same pre-determined list of courses.
The summer semester in second year includes a summer institute affording individual and small group study complemented by extended dialogue with distinguished academic visitors to Simon Fraser University.
At the end of the coursework, students prepare a comprehensive examination, do research work and then defend their thesis.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- 65 hours of coursework per semester
- a comprehensive examination
- a doctoral thesis (Ed.D. Degree)
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet SFU doctoral admissions requirements. A Master's degree and demonstrated educational leadership experience, as well as strong academic performance, are preferred.
Candidates will also have several years of exemplary and varied educational and professional experience. Of particular value will be evidence that the candidates manifest an interest in critical reflection on issues of leadership and potential for providing distinctive leadership in their subsequent educational careers (supported by peer/colleague references).
APPLICATION
Applications for the January 2011 cohort are now closed. Applications for the September 2014 cohort will open in Fall 2013.
- Application checklist
- Online application When asked to choose program in the roll-down menu, click on "EdD French: Programme de Doctorat en leadership éducationnel (EdD), Vancouver"
- Letter of intent
- Reference letter (bilingual)
TUITION (suBjeCt TO CHANGE)
The tuition fee for each of the 8 semesters is approximately $4,260. The total tuition fee for the program is approximately $34,000. There are additional students fees such as the $75 application fee (paid once) and the various student fees per semester (student activity fee, student services, etc.). For details, see http://students.sfu.ca/calendar/for_students/grad_tuition_fees.html
If a student enrolls for additional semesters (after the eighth semester) to complete the work, each additional semester costs only 50% of the regular fee. It is possible to finish the program in 9 semesters but in general students take from 9 to 12 semesters.
Tax benefits, bursaries, financial aid
Although the courses are part-time, the status of the program allows students to deduct tuition fees thus considerably lowering the program cost. Visit the Revenue Canada website for details. Click here for an example of tax savings. Students may be eligible for SFU bursaries. Some students may be able to benefit from professional development financial aid available through their school district or institution.
Teachers residing in British Columbia and enrolled in a doctorate program offered entirely in French are eligible for a teacher bursary from the Minister of Education of British Columbia. The maximum amount of this bursary is $6,000 for the three years. You can download the bursary application form.
INTERNATIONAL OPTION IN France (GRADUATE STUDIES)
Exchange possible with our two partner universities in France: Université François Rabelais in Tours and Université du Maine in Le Mans.
CONTACTS
Academic inquiries
Diane Dagenais
dagenais@sfu.ca
General inquiries
Danielle Arcand
darcand@sfu.ca
Administration
Betty Chin
betty_chin@sfu.ca
Administration (communication in English)
Sharleen Schiedel
sschiede@sfu.ca