Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (Joint Program)
https://jointphdined.com
Field(s) of Study
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Social/Cultural/Political Contexts of Education
- Cognition and Learning
Faculty and Administration
Dean
Mary-Louise Vanderlee
Faculty of Education
Associate Dean, Professional Undergraduate and Student Services
Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker
Faculty of Education
Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies
Joyce Mgombelo
Faculty of Education
Core Faculty
Professors
Fiona M. Blaikie, Sandra Bosacki, Lorenzo Cherubini, Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker, Sheila Cote-Meek, Susan M, Drake, Xavier Fazio, Tiffany Gallagher, Shelley Griffin, Catherine Hands, Debra Harwood, David Hutchison, Kamini Jaipal-Jamani, Julian Kitchen, Chunlei Lu, Michelle McGinn, Ruth McQuirter, Dolana Mogadime, Trevor Norris, Michael Owen, Nancy Taber, Mary-Louise Vanderlee, Louis Volante, Kari-Lynn Winters, Vera Woloshyn
Associate Professors
Joe Barrett, Hilary Brown, Diane Collier, Sandra Della Porta, Ann-Marie DiBiase, Tony Di Petta, Rajiv Jhangiani, Doug Karrow, Steven Khan, Xiaobin Li, Robert McGray, Joyce Mgombelo, Michael O’Sullivan, Camille Rutherford, Michael Savage, Leanne Taylor, Peter Vietgen
Assistant Professors
Mira Bajovic, Jamie Barratt, Dane Marco DiCesare, Mohammed Estaiteyeh, Stanley Henry, Sally Hooper, Anjali Khirwadkar, Rahul Kumar, Michael Mindzak, Margo Shuttleworth, Monique Somma, Sherri Vansickle, Kaschka Watson
Professors Emeriti
Sharon M. Abbey, Denise Armstrong, Sheila Bennett, Terrance Boak, Ralph Connelly, Anne Elliott, Candace Figg, James Heap, Renee Kuchapski, Michael Manley-Casimir, Coral Mitchell, Anthony Mollica, John M. Novak, Patrick O’Neill, Merle Richards, Susan Tilley, Alan R. Wheeler, Sybil E. Wilson
See the program website for a list of Graduate Faculty.
Administrative Offices
Chair
David Hutchison
905-688-5550 ext. 3354
dhutchison@brocku.ca
Graduate Program Director
Diane Collier
diane.collier@brocku.ca
905-688-5550 ext. 6146
Graduate Student Coordinator
Wanda Burger
905-688-5550, ext. 5496
wburger@brocku.ca
Administrative Assistant, Graduate Programs
Brittany Nagy
905-688-5550, ext. 6276
bnagy@brocku.ca
Program Description
The PhD in Educational Studies is offered jointly by Brock University, Lakehead University, and the University of Windsor. The program prepares graduates to contribute to the development of knowledge and expertise in teaching/learning across all levels of the education continuum, to promote scholarly enquiry, and to participate in the development of methodological advances in the study of education. For further program and policy information, refer to the Joint PhD Handbook and the program website.
Admission Requirements
The minimum academic requirement for admission to the PhD is successful completion of a Master of Education or a Master’s degree in a cognate discipline, normally with an A standing. Applicants must provide evidence of research competence, which is normally demonstrated by a master’s thesis.
Applicants who do not hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in English. For students who must provide proof of English Language Proficiency, the minimum TOEFL score of 100 (with no section under 27) or IELTS 7.0 (with no section under 6.5) or equivalent score on other tests of ELP accepted by Brock University is required. For full listing of accepted tests see the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs English Language Proficiency webpage.
Access to the internet is required.
Fields of Study
There are three broad fields of study in the program: Cognition and Learning, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, and Social/Cultural/Political Contexts of Education. Study within each field is complex and multifaceted, involving critical review and deliberation of vital issues related to theory, practice, pedagogy/curriculum, and methodologies. The fields of study provide a foundation for students to engage in scholarly activities and explore their research interests. As part of this process, students may find that their explorations cut across one or more fields of study. In this way, the fields of study are considered permeable, allowing for the interchange of foundational theories, concepts, and methodologies. Students are required to declare a field of study as part of the application and admission process to the Joint PhD in Educational Studies program.
Further information on available student choices for EDUC 7P51 is available on the program website.
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies encompasses four broad content areas: policy, organizational theory, leadership, and change. The field of study explores the ethical, social, cultural, philosophical, and historical aspects of educational policy, leadership, and organizations. It draws upon the theoretical and methodological frameworks that situate the major issues, challenging institutional and community educational systems and practices within their larger socio-political, socio-cultural, and curricular contexts.
Social/Cultural/Political Contexts of Education
Socio/Cultural/Political Contexts of Education draws upon the humanities, sociology, cultural studies, anthropology, history, politics, and arts in relation to education. Our aim is to foster emancipatory research and democratic practice in institutional and community settings. Consideration is given but not limited to social constructs of race, class, gender, sexuality, and ability/disability, and how they intersect with and influence educational experience and practice.
Cognition and Learning
Cognition and learning critically examines the cognitive, behavioural, social-emotional, and cultural processes of educators and students by drawing upon psychology, philosophy, sociology, sciences and other disciplines. Integral components of this field include an examination of contemporary and inclusive instruction, wellness, assessment and evaluation, professional development, curriculum development and implementation, metacognition and executive function, and learning theories.
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