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.
2025 Fall Timetable
Fall Term officially begins: September 1, 2025
Classes begin the week of September 8, 2025 and run for 12 weeks
Due date for Fall Term Tuition (first installment): September 8, 2025
There will be no classes on Monday, October 13, 2025 (no activities or assignments can be scheduled).
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (designated non-instructional day; no classes, activities or assignments can be scheduled)
Last day to enrol in a Fall 2025 Term course, students not enroled by this date cannot receive academic credit for the fall term: September 30, 2025
Last day to declare an audit credit for the Fall Term: September 30, 2025
Last day to drop a Fall 2025 Term course without appearing on student transcript: September 30, 2025
Due date for second installment of Fall Term Tuition for those paying in two installments: October 14, 2025
Autumn Convocation: October 22 & 23, 2025
Last day to drop a Fall 2025 Term course without academic penalty: October 31, 2025
Fall Term Ends: December 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9200-001 | Social Context of Education | Dawn Fyn |
MA/PhD Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Students (Priority) |
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9202-001 |
Critical Policy Studies in Education |
Melody Viczko |
MA/PhD Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Students (Priority) |
| 9629-001 |
Equity & Social Justice in Education |
Allison Segeren |
MA/PhD Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Students (Priority) |
| 9715-001(Both Fall & Winter terms) |
PhD Seminar (2 terms) |
Rita Gardiner |
PhD Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Students (Restricted) |
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*FEB = Faculty of Education Building *SCC = Social Science Centre |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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9420-650 |
Framing Global and International Education | Tasha Ausman | MPEd Global and International Education, Year 1 (Priority to MPEd Global & Int'l Ed Students) |
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9424-650 |
Domains of Internationalization |
Ewa Kowalski |
MPEd Global and International Education, Year 2 (Priority to MPEd Global & Int'l Ed Students) |
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9430-650 |
Leading Schools |
Darrin Griffiths |
MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9434-650 |
Organizing for Instruction |
Elaine Fournier |
MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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9440-650 |
Intro to Equity & Social Justice Education |
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 |
Jean-Paul Gauthier |
MPEd, Leadership in Indigenous Education, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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9456-001 |
Leadership in Indigenous Social Contexts | Jean-Paul Gauthier |
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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9709-650 |
Race, Racialization, and Inequality in Education |
EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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9709-651 |
Race, Racialization, and Inequality in Education |
EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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9709-652 |
Race, Racialization, and Inequality in Education |
EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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9720-650 |
Contemporary Leadership Issues in Organizational Contexts (K-12) |
Katina Pollock |
EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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9720-651 |
Contemporary Leadership Issues in Organizational Contexts (K-12) |
Katina Pollock |
EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9733-650 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 | Scott Lowrey |
EdD K-12, Year 3 (Restricted) |
| 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 |
Peter Edwards |
EdD K-12, Year 3 (Restricted) |
| 9733-654 (Both Fall & Winter) | Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in K-12 |
Leanne Peters |
EdD K-12, Year 3 (Restricted) |
| 9744-650 | Understanding Change Theories, Processes and Tools (K-12) |
Gary Swain |
EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9744-651 | Understanding Change Theories, Processes and Tools (K-12) |
Katie Maxwell |
EdD K-12, Year 2 (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) |
Erin Courtney |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 3 (Restricted) |
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9757-651 (Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development (Community Leadership) |
Peter Edwards |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 3 (Restricted) |
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9757-652 (Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development (Community Leadership) |
Michelle Anderson-Draper |
EdD Community Leadership, Year 3 (Restricted) |
| 9770-650 |
Contemporary Issues in Higher Education |
EdD Higher Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9770-651 |
Contemporary Issues in Higher Education |
EdD Higher Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9774-650 |
Organizational Theory in Higher Education |
Dianne Yee |
EdD Higher Education, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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9778-650(Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in Higher Education |
Lorraine Nemeth |
EdD Higher Education, Year 3 (Restricted) |
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9778-651(Both Fall & Winter) |
Seminar Part 2: Planning and Development in Higher Education |
Dianne Yee |
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) |
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9783-650 |
Secondary Data & Analysis for EDSJHR |
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EdD Equity, Year 3 (Restricted) |
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9783-651 |
Secondary Data & Analysis for EDSJHR |
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EdD Equity, Year 3 (Restricted) |
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9783-652 |
Secondary Data & Analysis for EDSJHR |
|
EdD Equity, Year 3 (Restricted) |
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9783-653 |
Secondary Data & Analysis for EDSJHR |
|
EdD Equity, Year 3 (Restricted) |
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9783-654 |
Secondary Data & Analysis for EDSJHR |
|
EdD Equity, Year 3 (Restricted) |
2026 Winter Timetable
Winter Term officially begins: January 1, 2026
Classes begin the week of January 5, 2026 and run for 12 weeks
Due date for Winter Term Tuition (first installment): January 9, 2026
Last day to enrol and add a Winter course: January 30, 2026
Last day to declare an audit for a course starting in the Winter Term: January 30, 2026
Last day to drop a Winter 2026 Term course without appearing on student transcript: January 30, 2026
Due date for second installment of Winter Term Tuition for those paying in 2 installments: February 13, 2026
There will be no classes on the Family Day holiday, February 16, 2026, the week of March Break (March 10-14, 2026, no activities or assignments can be scheduled).
Last day to drop a Winter Term course without academic penalty: February 27, 2026
In-Absentia Convocation: February 27, 2026
Winter Term Ends: April 30, 2026
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) |
|
9203-001 |
Globalization and Education |
TBD |
MA/PhD Critical Policy Equity, Diversity and Leadership Students (Priority) |
| 9204-001 | Indigeneity and (De)colonizing Research |
MA/PhD Critical Policy, |
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| 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.
2026 Summer/Intersession Timetable
Summer Term officially begins: May 1, 2026
Due date for Summer Term Tuition (first installment): May 7, 2026
There will be no classes on May 19, 2025 (Victoria Day).
Last day to enrol in courses starting in the Summer Term: May 30, 2026
Last day to declare an audit for a course starting in the Summer Term: May 30, 2026
Last day to drop a course beginning in the Summer Term, without it appearing on the transcript: May 30, 2026
Due date for second installment of Summer Term Tuition for those paying in 2 installments: June 11, 2026
Last day to withdraw from a course without academic penalty: June 30, 2026
Summer Term Ends: August 31, 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9507-001 | Graduate Seminar in Leadership | TBD | 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 | Graham Giles | MPEd Global and International Education, Year 1 (Priority to MPEd Global & Int'l Ed Students) |
| 9432-650 | Resource Development and Management for Effective Education |
Davin Hildebrand | MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9436-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Finding, Framing and Solving Problems in Professional Practice (intersession/summer) | Darrin Griffiths | MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9441-650 | Gender Equity in Education | MPEd Equity and Social Justice, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9444-650 | Researching Equity Issues in Educational Contexts |
MPEd Equity and Social Justice, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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| 9708-650 | Indigenous and Decolonial Education | EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9708-651 | Indigenous and Decolonial Education | EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9708-652 | Indigenous and Decolonial Education | EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 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) |
TBD | EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9722-651 | Theories of Leadership and Organizational Development (K-12) |
TBD | EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9726-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Evaluating and Communicating Organizational Change (Community Leadership) |
TBD | EdD Community Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9746-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Leading Ethical Change (K-12) | TBD | EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9746-651 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Leading Ethical Change (K-12) | TBD | EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9753-650 | Leading for Learning (Community Leadership) | TBD | EdD Community Leadership, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9772-650 | Leadership Theories and Practices in Higher Education |
TBD | EdD Higher Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9776-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Evaluating and Communicating Organizational Change in HE |
TBD | 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 | Louis Lim | MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 1 |
| 9436-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Finding, Framing and Solving Problems in Professional Practice (intersession/summer) |
Darrin Griffiths | MPEd Educational Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9442-650 | Indigenous Education: Implications for Social Justice Education |
MPEd Equity and Social Justice, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 9447-650 | Capstone Project: Infusing Equity into Practice |
MPEd Equity and Social Justice, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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| 9450-001 | Interdisciplinary Issues and Implications in Indigenous Education | Melissa Schnarr | MPEd Leadership in Indigenous Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9500-001 | Power, Politics and Policy in Indigenous Education, Historical and Contemporary Perspectives | Dawn Fyn | MPEd Leadership in Indigenous Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9452-001 | Becoming Leaders in Indigenous Education | Jean-Paul Gauthier | MPEd Leadership in Indigenous Education, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9453-001 | Developing, Implementing and Evaluating Education Programs | Ashley Sisco | MPEd Leadership in Indigenous Education, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9723-650 | Policy Studies and Organizational Governance (K-12) |
TBD | EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9723-651 | Policy Studies and Organizational Governance (K-12) |
TBD | EdD K-12, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9723-652 | Policy Studies and Organizational Governance (Community Leadership) |
TBD | EdD Community Leadership, Year 1 (restricted) |
| 9726-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Evaluating and Communicating Organizational Change (Community Leadership) |
TBD | EdD Community Leadership, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9746-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Leading Ethical Change (K-12) | TBD | EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9746-651 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Leading Ethical Change (K-12) | TBD | EdD K-12, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9773-650 | Challenges of Governance in Higher Education Leadership |
TBD | EdD Higher Education, Year 1 (Restricted) |
| 9776-650 (BOTH INTERSESSION & SUMMER) |
Evaluating and Communicating Organizational Change in Higher Education |
TBD | EdD Higher Education, Year 2 (Restricted) |
| 9781-650 | “Dissertation-in-Practice” 1: Introduction to Research | EdD Equity, Year 1 (Restricted) |
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| 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 | EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
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| 9782-651 | "Dissertation-in-Practict" 2: Proposal for EDSJHR | EdD Equity, Year 2 (Restricted) |
