Academic Staff
Program Information
Currently, the faculty offers specific programs of studies in educational administration, language and literacy, mathematics education, and science education. For September 2007, the faculty will be admitting students to areas not subsumed in existing program areas and to a one time cohort for Mathematics and Science.
Fields of Research
Due to budgetary and/or staffing constraints admission to the Ph.D. in Education is limited; therefore, in recent years, there have been admissions to the program areas of Educational Administration, Language and Literacy, and a one time cohort intake to Inclusive Special Education. For the most up to date information, see website: www.umanitoba.ca/education
Ph.D. in Education
Admission
In addition to the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar, students must possess:
- An earned Master's degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours;
- An appropriate academic background as defined by the program area to which admission is being sought;
- Appropriate research capability as evidenced by: a thesis from a recognized institution; a major research paper equivalent to a thesis from a recognized institution; an independently completed research article published in a refereed journal; or a research product equivalent to one of the categories above; and appropriate occupational experience such as: teaching in schools or non-school settings; post-secondary teaching; practice in school counselling; psychology, or a similar helping profession; educational administration; administrative experience in a government department; or experience equivalent to one of the five categories above.
- Admission to the Ph.D. in Education program is competitive. A combination of factors are taken into account in arriving at an admission decision: the applicant’s previous academic background; the referees’ assessments of the applicant; the ability of the faculty to provide the program of studies and research requested by the applicant; and the availability of a faculty member competent and willing to supervise the program of studies and research of the applicant.
The application deadline date for the Ph.D. in Education program is January 15, for admission in the following September.
Program Requirements
In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar, students must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework.
Second Language Reading Requirement: None
Expected Time to Graduate: 3 to 4 years for full-time studies
Course Descriptions
Not all courses are offered every year. Please refer to end of the Faculty of Education Section The graduate course offering schedule is posted on the Faculty’s Website: www.umanitoba.ca/education/current/gradinfo.shtml
EDUC 7030 Doctoral Tutorial in Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 124.703) A course of directed independent study relevant to a student's area of doctoral specialization. Prerequisite: GRAD 8010 (069.801) Candidacy Examination.(P)
EDUC 7040 Current Issues in Mathematics Education Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 124.704) An investigation of topics of current theoretical and practical significance in mathematics education. Students will be required to complete a series of explorations, typically involving observation or experimentation in the field, which will be the focus of discussion.
EDUC 7050 Doctoral Study in Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 124.705) Directed study of contemporary research and theory in selected areas within the field of education. The content of this course will vary from year to year and will depend upon students' research interests.
EDUC 7060 Advanced Seminar in Educational Administration 1 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 124.706) A study of alternative conceptions of educational administration, from its origins as a field to the present. Attention will be given both to historical and contemporary theories of administration. Limited to Ph.D. students and compulsory for Ph.D. students with a focus in educational administration.
EDUC 7070 Advanced Seminar in Educational Administration 2 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 124.707) A consideration of some of the central problems of contemporary social theory and their relationship to the study and practice of educational administration. The course is limited to Ph.D. students and is compulsory for Ph.D. students with a focus in educational administration. Prerequisite or concurrent: EDUC 7060 (124.706)(C+).
EDUC 7080 Language and Rhetoric Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 124.708) Current theories of language with a particular emphasis on concepts of education as discourse and instruction as a rhetorical activity. Prerequisite: admission into the Ph.D. program in Language and Literacy Education.
EDUC 7090 Language Arts Curriculum Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 124.709) How current research, scholarship and theorizing in the areas of language, literature and curriculum studies can assist in developing fresh approaches to reconceiving the nature and purpose of the language arts curriculum as a linguistic, political and cultural enterprise. Prerequisite: admission into the Ph.D. program in Language and Literacy Education.
EDUC 7100 Reading Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 124.710) Current trends, curricular issues and new concerns in reading education including the continuing tension between traditional and progressive ideologies. Identifies, from a historical perspective, what has changed, what has not and why; reflects on what is known and what to study; and sets a research agenda for the study of literacy. Prerequisite: admission into the Ph.D. program in Language and Literacy Education.
EDUC 7110 Doctoral Seminar in Science Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 124.711) An exploration of current research, scholarship and thinking in science education as exemplified by key themes and current issues related to science and science education. Prerequisite: admission into the Ph.D. program in Science Education.
EDUC 7120 Current Issues in Science Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 124.712) An examination of current issues in science education by way of selected topics tailored to individual students' programs and interests. Prerequisite: admission into the Ph.D. program in Science Education.
EDUC 7130 Language and Identity in Second Language Contexts Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 124.713) An exploration of linguistic and cultural issues arising from the internationalization of English as a second language (ESL) teaching and learning, including current research of linguistic imperialism, linguistic human rights, cultural hybridization, sexual politics, and the feminization of speech. Prerequisite: EDUB 7210 (132.721) (C+) or permission of instructor.
