Social, cultural and foundational studies
Description
The Social and Cultural Foundations section of EDCI offers graduate programs leading to the MA, MEd, and PhD (in Educational Studies) degrees.
The core of these programs is Historical, Philosophical, and Sociological analysis of educational phenomena and problems as they are relevant to contemporary educational experiences, public conversations about political and social institutions, and areas of academic research interest.
This program is of special interest to persons who wish to study educational and social institutions and relationships from a single or multi- disciplinary perspective. Research topics for proposed theses, projects, or dissertations may include any relevant combination of philosophical, historical, or sociological research perspectives.
Previous study in History, Philosophy, or Sociology is helpful, but not required, for study in this program, and applicants for both the Magisterial and Doctoral degrees are welcomed from all disciplinary and professional backgrounds.
Graduate Area Advisor
Program information may be obtained from the Graduate Area Advisor, Dr. Graham McDonough:
Telephone: (250) 721-7779
E-mail: gpmcd@uvic.ca
Fax: (250) 721-7598
Office: MacLaurin A552
Contact information
Graduate Program Secretary
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Faculty of Education, University of Victoria
Box 3010, Stn. CSC, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3N4
Telephone: 250-721-7882
Fax: 250-721-7598
Email: edcigrad@uvic.ca
Admission requirements
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Applications available from Graduate Admissions and Records
Program Structure
Master of Arts (MA)
Total Units in Program: 15.0 (beginning Sept 2007) ONE Research Methodology course (1.5) (to be selected by student and supervisor)
And TWO additional courses from the following list:
- EDCI 520 (1.5) Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Philosophical Perspective
- EDCI 521 (1.5) Contemporary Educational in Historical Perspective
- EDCI 522 (1.5) Philosophy of Education Through Film and Media
- EDCI 523 (1.5) Diverse Voices and Visions in Education
- EDCI 525 (1.5) Planning for Effective Schools
PLUS
- EDCI 599 (4.5) Thesis
- Electives (6.0) Approved in consultation with student’s supervisor
Master of Education (MEd)
Total units in program: 15
ONE Research Methodology course (1.5) (to be selected by student and supervisor)
And TWO additional courses from the following list:
- EDCI 520 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Philosophical Perspective (1.5)
- EDCI 521 Contemporary Educational in Historical Perspective (1.5)
- EDCI 522 Philosophy of Education Through Film and Media (1.5)
- EDCI 523 Diverse Voices and Visions in Education (1.5)
- EDCI 525 Planning for Effective Schools (1.5)
PLUS
- EDCI 597 Comprehensive Examination (1.5)
- EDCI 598 Project (3.0)
Electives (6.0) Approved in consultation with student's supervisor
Ph.D.
Course Requirements: Total 45 units.
The PhD program consists of 45 units, of which there is a 30-unit dissertation and 15 units of coursework. The coursework is made up of 7.5 units of core courses and 7.5 units of Specialty and Elective Courses
- EDCI 600 Contemporary Discourses in Educational Studies (1.5)
- EDCI 601 Interdisciplinary Doctoral Seminar (1.5)
- EDCI 681 Advanced Research Methodologies (1.5)
- EDCI 693 Candidacy Examination (3.0)
EDCI 699 Dissertation (30 units)
Required (4.5):
- EDCI 520 Seminar in Contemporary Educational Issues in Philosophical Perspective (1.5)
- EDCI 521 Contemporary Educational Issues in Historical Perspective (1.5)
- EDCI 523 Diverse Voices and Visions in Education (1.5)
Electives (3.0) as approved by supervisory committee.