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Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Studies
Important Notes
- Course descriptions are available here: MA and PhD, MPEd, EdD
- Students may take courses that are not restricted, space permitting. To register for an additional course, students should contact their Graduate Affairs Assistant.
- Milestones do not appear as a class in Student Centre.
- Independent Reading & Research courses (9685, 9686, 9710) are done individually with Supervisors and do not have assigned class times.
- Important Dates can be found here: This includes add/drop deadlines.
**Timetable subject to change.
2024 Fall Timetable
Classes begin the week of September 9, 2024 and run for 12 weeks.
There will be no classes on Monday, October 14, 2024 (no activities or assignments can be scheduled).
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Monday, September 30, 2024 (designated non-instructional day; no classes, activities or assignments can be scheduled)
Last day to enroll and add a Fall 2024 Term course: September 6, 2024
Last day to drop a Fall 2024 term course without appearing on student transcript: September 30, 2024
Last day to drop a Fall 2024 term course without academic penalty: October 31, 2024
Research Intensive Programs (PhD & MA)
- Master of Arts in Education, Critical Policy, Equity, Diversity and Leadership
- PhD in Education Studies, Critical Policy, Equity, Diversity and Leadership
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | INSTRUCTOR | RESTRICTIONS/PRIORITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9200-001 | Social Context of Education | Melanie Lawrence |
MA/PhD Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Students (Priority) |
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9203-001 |
Globalization and Education |
MA/PhD Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Students (Priority) |
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| 9507-001 |
Graduate Seminar in Leadership |
MA/PhD Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Students (Priority) |
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| 9621-001 |
Intro to Quantitative Research Methods |
Lori Kirkpatrick |
Restricted to MA/PhD students; priority to Applied Psychology Students anti-requisite: undergrad quantitative research methods or stats course |
| 9715-001(Both Fall & Winter terms) |
PhD Seminar (2 terms) |
PhD Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Students (Restricted) |
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Professional Programs (EdD & MPEd)
- Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership (EdD)
- Doctor of Education, Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice (EdD)
- Master of Professional Education, Educational Leadership
- Master of Professional Education, Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice
- Master of Professional Education, Global and International Education
- Master of Professional Education, Leadership in Indigenous Education
Professional Programs courses are offered online through OWL unless otherwise posted.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | INSTRUCTOR | RESTRICTIONS/PRIORITY |
|---|---|---|---|
|
9420-650 |
Framing Global and International Education | Tasha Ausman | MPEd Global and International Education, Year 1 (Priority to MPEd Global & Int'l Ed Students) |
|
9424-650 |
Domains of Internationalization |
James Budrow |
MPEd Global and International Education, Year 2 (Priority to MPEd Global & Int'l Ed Students) |
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9430-650 |
Leading Schools |
MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9434-650 |
Organizing for Instruction |
Darrin Griffiths |
MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
|
9440-650 |
Intro to Equity & Social Justice Education |
Shirin Abdmolaei |
MPEd Equity and Social Justice, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9446-650 |
Sexual Diversity and Transgender Equality in Education |
MPEd Equity and Social Justice, Year 2 (Restricted) |
|
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9454-001 |
Doing Educational Research in Indigenous Learning Environments |
Dawn Fyn |
MPEd, Leadership in Indigenous Education, Year 2 (Restricted) |
|
9456-001 |
Leadership in Indigenous Social Contexts |
Melissa Schnarr |
MPEd, Leadership in Indigenous Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9706-650 |
Introduction to Equity, Diversity, Social Justice, and Human Rights in Education |
EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) | |
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9706-651 |
Introduction to Equity, Diversity, Social Justice, and Human Rights in Education |
EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9706-652 |
Introduction to Equity, Diversity, Social Justice, and Human Rights in Education |
EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9709-650 |
Race, Racialization, and Inequality in Education |
Shirin Abdmolaei |
EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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9709-651 |
Race, Racialization, and Inequality in Education |
Shirin Abdmolaei |
EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
|
9720-650 |
Contemporary Leadership Issues in Organizational Contexts (K-12) |
Pam Bishop |
EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9720-651 |
Contemporary Leadership Issues in Organizational Contexts (K-12) |
Pam Bishop |
EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9733-650 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 | Scott Lowrey |
Restricted to EdD Leadership students(EDD LEAD/YEAR3/K-12/course 8) |
| 9733-651 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 | Scott Lowrey |
EdD K-12, Year 3 (Restricted) |
| 9733-652 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 |
Erin Keith |
EdD K-12, Year 3 (Restricted) |
| 9733-653 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 |
Leanne Peters |
EdD K-12, Year 3 (Restricted) |
| 9733-654 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 |
Dianne Yee |
EdD K-12, Year 3 (Restricted) |
| 9744-650 | Understanding Change Theories, Processes and Tools (K-12) |
Rania Gameil |
EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9744-651 | Understanding Change Theories, Processes and Tools (K-12) |
Scott Lowrey |
EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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9750-650 |
Contemporary Issues in Leadership (CL) |
Gary Swain |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9754-650 |
Organizational Theory & Educational Administration (CL) |
Kristopher Tharris |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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9757-650 (Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development (Community Leadership) |
Peter Edwards |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 3 (Restricted) |
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9757-651 (Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development (Community Leadership) |
Erin Courtney |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 3 (Restricted) |
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9757-652 (Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development (Community Leadership) |
Lori Nemeth |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 3 (Restricted) |
| 9770-650 |
Contemporary Issues in Higher Education |
EdD Higher Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9774-650 |
Organizational Theory in Higher Education |
EdD Higher Education, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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9778-650(Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in Higher Education |
Beate Planche |
EdD Higher Education, Year 3 (Restricted) |
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9778-651(Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in Higher Education |
Michelle Grimes |
EdD Higher Education, Year 3 (Restricted) |
|
9778-652(Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in Higher Education |
Lee Ann McKivor |
EdD Higher Education, Year 3 (Restricted) |
2025 Winter Timetable
Classes begin the week of January 6, 2025 and run for 12 weeks.
There will be no classes on the Family Day holiday, Monday, February 17, 2025, the week of March Break (March 10-14, 2025, no activities or assignments can be scheduled).
Last day to enroll and add a Winter course: January 6, 2025
Last day to drop a Winter 2025 term course without appearing on student transcript: January 31, 2025
Last day to drop a Winter term course without academic penalty: February 28, 2025
Research Intensive Programs (PhD & MA)
- Master of Arts in Education, Critical Policy, Equity, Diversity and Leadership
- PhD in Education Studies, Critical Policy, Equity, Diversity and Leadership
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | INSTRUCTOR | RESTRICTIONS/PRIORITY |
|---|---|---|---|
|
9201-001 |
Introduction to Educational Research |
Gus Riveros |
MA/PhD Critical Policy Equity, Diversity and Leadership Students (Priority) |
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9202-001 |
Critical Policy Studies in Education |
MA/PhD Critical Policy Equity, Diversity and Leadership Students (Priority) |
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9629-001 |
Equity & Social Justice in Education |
Allison Segeren |
PMA/PhD Critical Policy Equity, Diversity and Leadership Students (Priority) |
| 9705-001 | Advanced Quantitative Research Methods |
Priority given to AP students; Refer to Winter Applied Psychology (AP) ARC timetable for more information pre-requisite: 9621 or equivalent |
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| 9711-001 | Qualitative Research in Education |
Restricted to PhD students who have an advanced research methods course. Priority to PhD Critical Policy Equity, Diversity and Leadership |
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| 9715-001 (Both Fall & Winter) |
PhD Seminar (2 terms) |
PhD Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Students (Restricted) |
Professional Programs (EdD & MPEd)
- Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership (EdD)
- Doctor of Education, Equity, Diversity, & Social Justice (EdD)
- Master of Professional Education, Educational Leadership
- Master of Professional Education, Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice
- Master of Professional Education, Global and International Education
- Master of Professional Education, Leadership in Indigenous Education
Professional Programs courses are offered online through OWL unless otherwise posted.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | INSTRUCTOR | RESTRICTIONS/PRIORITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9422-650 | Global Education in the 21st Century: From Policy to Practice | TBD |
MPEd Global and International Education, Year 1 (Priority to MPEd Global & Int'l Ed Students) |
|
9426-650 |
Reading and Using Research on Global and International Education |
TBD |
MPEd Global and International Education, Year 2 (Priority to MPEd Global & Int'l Ed Students) |
|
9431-650 |
Approaches to Research |
MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9435-650 |
Research and Evaluation in Schools |
Elaine Fournier |
MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9443-650 |
Anti-Poverty Education |
MPEd Equity, Diversity and Social Justice, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9445-650 | Race, Ethnicity and Education | TBD |
MPEd Equity, Diversity and Social Justice, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9451-001 | Reading Research: Critical and Decolonizing Approaches for Educators | TBD |
MPEd, Leadership in Indigenous Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
|
9455-001 |
Leadership in Indigenous Education Capstone Project | MPEd, Leadership in Indigenous Education, Year 2 (Restricted) | |
|
9707-650 |
Gender Equity and Transgender Affirmative Education | Jenny Ingrey |
EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9707-651 |
Gender Equity and Transgender Affirmative Education |
EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9707-652 |
Gender Equity and Transgender Affirmative Education | Diana Kuhl |
EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9716-650 |
Educating for Sexual Diversity |
Diana Kuhl |
EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
|
9716-651 |
Educating for Sexual Diversity |
EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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9721-650 |
Educational Leadership Approaches and Ethical Concerns (CL) | EdD Community Leadership, Year 1 (Restricted) | |
|
9725-650 |
Researching for Leadership Improvement and Educational Reform (K-12) |
Peter Edwards |
EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9725-651 | Researching for Leadership Improvement and Educational Reform (K-12) | Rania Gameil |
EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9733-650 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 | Scott Lowrey |
EdD (K-12), Year 3 |
| 9733-651 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 | Scott Lowrey |
EdD (K-12), Year 3 |
| 9733-652 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 |
Erin Keith |
EdD (K-12), Year 3 |
| 9733-653 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 |
Leanne Peters |
EdD (K-12), Year 3 (Restricted) |
| 9733-654 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 |
Dianne Yee |
EdD (K-12), Year 3 (Restricted) |
| 9743-650 | The Aims of Education & Educational Leadership (K-12) | Pam Bishop |
EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9743-651 | The Aims of Education & Educational Leadership (K-12) | Katina Pollock |
EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9755-650 | Understanding Change Theories, Processes and Tools (CL) | Kristopher Tharris | EdD Community Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
|
9757-650 (Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development (Community Leadership) |
Peter Edwards |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 3 (Restricted) |
|
9757-651 (Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development (Community Leadership) |
Erin Courtney
|
EdD Community Leadership, Year 3 (Restricted)
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|
9757-652 (Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development (Community Leadership) |
Lori Nemeth |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 3 (Restricted) |
|
9771-650 |
Critical Policy Studies in Education |
Jenni Hayman |
EdD Higher Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
|
9778-650(Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in Higher Education |
Beate Planche |
EdD Higher Education, Year 3 (Restricted) |
|
9778-651(Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in Higher Education |
Michelle Grimes |
EdD Higher Education, Year 3 (Restricted) |
|
9778-652(Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in Higher Education |
Lee Ann McKivor |
EdD Higher Education, Year 3 (Restricted) |
|
9785-650 |
Organizational Change in Higher Education |
Joe Stokes |
EdD Higher Education, Year 2 (Restricted) |
2025 Summer/Intersession Timetable
Intersession classes begin the week of May 5, 2025. Professional Programs courses run for 8 weeks online. Research Intensive courses will run in May & June onsite. There will be no classes on Monday, May 19, 2025 and
Summer classes begin the week of July 7, 2025. Professional Programs courses run for 8 weeks online and Research. Intensive courses will run in July & August onsite. There are no classes on July 1, 2025 and Monday, August 4, 2025.
Intersession Term
Research Intensive Programs (PhD & MA)
- Master of Arts in Education, Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership
- PhD in Education Studies, Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | INSTRUCTOR | RESTRICTIONS/PRIORITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9204-001 | Indigeneity and (De)colonizing Research | Erica Neeganagwedgin | MA/PhD Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Students (Priority) |
Professional Programs (EdD & MPEd)
- Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership (EdD)
- Master of Professional Education, Educational Leadership
- Master of Professional Education, Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice
- Master of Professional Education, Leadership in Indigenous Education
Professional Programs courses are offered online through OWL unless otherwise posted.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | INSTRUCTOR | RESTRICTIONS/PRIORITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9421-650 | Examining Culture and Difference in Transnational Contexts | TBA | MPEd Global and International Education, Year 1 (Priority to MPEd Global & Int'l Ed Students) |
| 9432-650 | Resource Development and Management for Effective Education |
TBA | MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9436-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Finding, Framing and Solving Problems in Professional Practice (intersession/summer) | TBA | MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9441-650 | Gender Equity in Education | Wayne Martino | MPEd Equity and Social Justice, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9444-650 | Researching Equity Issues in Educational Contexts |
TBA | MPEd Equity and Social Justice, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9708-650 | Indigenous and Decolonial Education | Erica Neeganagwedgin | EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9708-651 | Indigenous and Decolonial Education | Erica Neeganagwedgin | EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9708-652 | Indigenous and Decolonial Education | Julie Byrd | EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9717-650 | Critical Disability Studies in Education | EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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| 9717-651 | Critical Disability Studies in Education | EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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| 9722-650 | Theories of Leadership and Organizational Development (K-12) |
Peter Edwards | EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9722-651 | Theories of Leadership and Organizational Development (K-12) |
EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9726-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Evaluating and Communicating Organizational Change (Community Leadership) |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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| 9746-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Leading Ethical Change (K-12) | Scott Lowery | EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9746-651 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Leading Ethical Change (K-12) | EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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| 9753-650 | Leading for Learning (Community Leadership) | EdD Community Leadership, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9772-650 | Leadership Theories and Practices in Higher Education |
EdD Higher Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9776-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Evaluating and Communicating Organizational Change in HE |
EdD Higher Education, Year 2 (Restricted) |
Summer Session Term
Professional Programs (EdD & MPEd)
- Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership (EdD)
- Master of Professional Education, Educational Leadership
- Master of Professional Education, Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice
- Master of Professional Education, Leadership in Indigenous Education
| ONLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | INSTRUCTOR | RESTRICTIONS/PRIORITY |
| 9425-650 | Supporting Diverse Learners: Language, Power, and Identity | Julie Byrd | MPEd Global and International Education, Year 1 (Priority to MPEd Global & Int'l Ed Students) |
| 9433-650 | Advanced Topics in Policy Study | TBA | MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 1 |
| 9436-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Finding, Framing and Solving Problems in Professional Practice (intersession/summer) |
TBA | MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9442-650 | Indigenous Education: Implications for Social Justice Education |
Erica Neeganagwedgin | MPEd Equity and Social Justice, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9447-650 | Capstone Project: Infusing Equity into Practice |
TBA | MPEd Equity and Social Justice, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9447-651 | Capstone Project: Infusing Equity into Practice |
TBA | MPEd Equity and Social Justice, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9450-001 | Interdisciplinary Issues and Implications in Indigenous Education | TBA | MPEd Leadership in Indigenous Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9500-001 | Power, Politics and Policy in Indigenous Education, Historical and Contemporary Perspectives | TBA | MPEd Leadership in Indigenous Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9723-650 | Policy Studies and Organizational Governance (K-12) |
Erin Keith | EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9723-651 | Policy Studies and Organizational Governance (K-12) |
EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9723-652 | Policy Studies and Organizational Governance (Community Leadership) |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 1 (restricted) |
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| 9726-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Evaluating and Communicating Organizational Change (Community Leadership) |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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| 9746-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Leading Ethical Change (K-12) | Scott Lowrey | EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9746-651 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Leading Ethical Change (K-12) | EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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| 9773-650 | Challenges of Governance in Higher Education Leadership |
EdD Higher Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9776-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Evaluating and Communicating Organizational Change in Higher Education |
EdD Higher Education, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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| 9781-650 | “Dissertation-in-Practice” 1: Introduction to Research | Allison Segeren | EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9781-651 | “Dissertation-in-Practice” 1: Introduction to Research | EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9781-652 | “Dissertation-in-Practice” 1: Introduction to Research | EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9782-650 | "Dissertation-in-Practict" 2: Proposal for EDSJHR | Allison Segeren | EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9782-651 | "Dissertation-in-Practict" 2: Proposal for EDSJHR | Allison Segeren | EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
