Education and Society (Thesis) (M.A.): Gender and Women's Studies (45 credits)
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45
Thesis Courses (24 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEM 621 | Thesis 1. | 6 |
Thesis 1. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Departmental seminar to guide students through the process of developing a thesis proposal, identifying a supervisor, research sites and participants, and considering ethical issues. | ||
| EDEM 623 | Thesis 2. | 6 |
Thesis 2. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 Continuation of EDEM 621. | ||
| EDEM 699 | Thesis 3. | 12 |
Thesis 3. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Final synthesis of the research project. | ||
Required Courses (9 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEM 609 | Critical Perspectives in Educational Theory and Research. | 3 |
Critical Perspectives in Educational Theory and Research. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 Critical exploration of contemporary issues in educational theory and research, in terms of current scholarship in the field, current educational contexts, and various research paradigms. Educational issues as expressions of social, ethical, political, economic, epistemological and cultural reconfigurations. Students will learn to be critical consumers of educational theories and research. | ||
| EDEM 690 | Research Methods: Theory and Practice. | 3 |
Research Methods: Theory and Practice. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Overview of the epistemological foundations of a range of research methods, including but not limited to quantitative, philosophical, qualitative, arts-based, and mixed methods. Students will learn techniques to conduct research and to develop a research proposal. | ||
| WMST 601 | Feminist Theories and Methods. | 3 |
Feminist Theories and Methods. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. | ||
Complementary Courses (3 credits)
3 credits chosen from the following, must be either:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WMST 602 | Feminist Research Symposium. | 3 |
Feminist Research Symposium. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies. | ||
or one 3-credit course, at the 500, 600, or 700 level on gender/women's issues, chosen in consultation with the Thesis Supervisor or Graduate Program Director.
Elective Courses (9 credits)
9 credits at the 500- level or higher, chosen in consultation with the Thesis Supervisor or Graduate Program Director. Maximum 3 credits from outside the Department.