The field in School Leadership in Diverse Contexts within the MEd program in Educational Leadership and Policy is an online, course-based professional master's field designed for aspiring or current educational leaders working in elementary or secondary schools or other educational settings for children and youth. This field will engage educational professionals in opportunities to critically analyze and understand the practices and issues involved in the administration and leadership of schools with diverse student populations.
All required courses in the School Leadership in Diverse Contexts field are offered online. This field is offered part-time only.
MEd Program; Field: School Leadership in Diverse Contexts
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.
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Two letters of reference. Whenever possible, one should be written by an educational professional for whom the applicant has worked. The second should be by a referee who can attest to the applicant's academic ability.
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Applicants must have the equivalent of 12 months of successful, relevant, professional experience.
Completion Requirements
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Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
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LHA1004H Research Literacy in Educational Leadership and Policy, to be taken at the beginning of the program.
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LHA1040H Introduction to Educational Leadership and Policy: Policy, Leadership, Change, and Diversity, to be taken at the beginning of the program.
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LHA1042H Educational Leadership and Diversity.
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3.5 other FCEs, of which at least 1.5 FCEs must be from the Educational Leadership and Policy program, normally at the 1000 level or 5000 special topics level. Educational Leadership and Policy program course codes typically have a "0" in the second digit, for example "LHA10XX" and "LHA50XX." The following courses also count as Educational Leadership and Policy program courses: EDP3045H, EDP3145H, JOI3043H, JOI3048H, and JOI3049H. Students are encouraged to focus in the areas of Leadership and Social Diversity; and may also choose to explore courses in the areas of Policy and Change.
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Program Length: 10 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 6 years part-time