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EdD in Leadership
The EdD program meets the needs of educators who occupy positions of influence in schools, colleges, universities and health and community services. The class schedule accommodates the demanding schedules and life styles of practicing education professionals.
The EdD program provides a blend of rigorous coursework and original research. The program combines a critical analysis of education theories, an intensive scrutiny of current practices in their socio-cultural, political, multicultural and technological contexts, and the study of quantitative and qualitative research paradigms. This facilitates the planning and development of research and the opportunity to conduct high quality focused research directed at influencing practice, policy or theory.
The Program culminates in a degree of the highest standard in the profession of education.
Goals of the Program
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.
Features of the Program
The EdD Program consists of five courses, a comprehensive examination and a doctoral dissertation.
The coursework enables concentrated individual and small group study complemented by extended dialogue with professors, colleagues, and distinguished academic visitors. During the fall and spring semesters, classes meet four times – once per month – in an extended weekend that spans a Friday and Saturday. In addition to coursework, the summer semester includes a three-week summer institute affording individual and small group study complemented by extended dialogue with distinguished academic visitors to Simon Fraser University.
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 candidates not only have an interest in critical reflection on issues of leadership, but also are judged by their peers capable of providing distinctive leadership in their subsequent educational careers.
Program Overview
The degree program consists of a minimum of 65 semester hours of course work, a comprehensive examination and a doctoral thesis (EdD degree).
The degree consists of the following:
EDUC 964-5: Seminar in Educational Theory
An examination of the major contributions to educational theory in their historical and contemporary contexts, with their persisting and changing influences on educational practices. |
EDUC 961-5: Educational Governance, Reform and Diversity
An examination of wide-ranging educational reform in diverse settings through study of politics, governance and the dynamics of culture and ideological difference. |
EDUC 960-5: Ethics, Law and Professional Leadership
An examination of the ethical, legal, and applied world of professional leadership through the use of cases and personal experience as heuristics for learning. |
EDUC 962-5: Leadership, Accountability and the Public Interest
A study of new practices, processes and technology as they apply to special responsibilities of leaders for program quality, assessment and resource management. |
EDUC 950-5: Approaches to Educational Research
This course examines a diverse set of research paradigms and supports the planning and development of a preliminary research proposal.
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EDUC 983-5 Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
The Supervisory Committee will consult with the student before setting the comprehensive examination. Examinations normally will consist of at least two but not more than four parts. A part may be (a) a paper to be written, (b) an analysis of a previously developed portfolio, (c) an oral examination on a topic provided to the student when the examination is issued, or (d) a mix of these formats. |
EDUC 899-10 Doctoral Thesis
A student must complete an original, research-based doctoral thesis as the final stage of the EdD degree. Doctoral candidates are expected to choose a focus for their program that also contributes to the intellectual stimulus and exchange of ideas within their leadership cohort. The Senior Supervisor and committee members will provide support for the thesis research and writing process. Each candidate for a doctoral degree shall be examined on the thesis when it is deemed ready for examination. A supervisory committee comprising of a Senior Supervisor, several committee members, an internal/external examiner and an external examiner will publicly examine the thesis at a defense seminar. |
EdD Tuition Fees
| DOCTORAL FEES as of September 2009 (subject to change to a maximum of 2% increase annually) |
| Full-time Per Semester Fee |
$4,095.10 |
| (A doctoral student must pay for a minimum of eight semesters. Following
eight semesters, the fees reduce to 50% of the fill-time fee.) |
| OTHER FEES |
| SFSS Health/Dental Benefit Plan (can apply for one time waiver
via SFSS) |
$127.66 |
| Student Activity Fee (may vary) |
$60.65 |
| Student Services Fee |
$38.62 |
| Recreation - Athletics Fee |
$64.36 |
| Graduation Fee (first 6 semesters only) |
$6.00 |
| TOTAL: |
$4,392.39 |
| Universal Transit
Pass (if applicable) |
$104.36 |
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