Educational Leadership 3 (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits)
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)
Program credit weight: 15
Program Description
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 3 emphasizes applied research in educational leadership and ways in which educational leadership and associated theories can inform the design, implementation, and assessment of educational programs in schools. The program highlights applied research in the context of teaching and learning in Quebec elementary and secondary schools. No course taken in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 1 may be repeated in Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 2 or Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 3. The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 3 may be offered on campus or online.
Students in the online version of this program, please click here for information on additional requirements.
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Required Courses (12 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEM 625 | Project 1. 1 | 6 |
Project 1. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Theoretical or practical supervised project to explore and analyze an area of interest relevant to the concentration in leadership or curriculum. | ||
| EDEM 625N1 | Project 1. 1 | 3 |
Project 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Theoretical or practical supervised project to explore and analyze an area of interest relevant to the concentration in leadership or curriculum. | ||
| EDEM 625N2 | Project 1. 1 | 3 |
Project 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Theoretical or practical supervised project to explore and analyze an area of interest relevant to the concentration in leadership or curriculum. | ||
| EDEM 627 | Project 2. | 6 |
Project 2. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Extension of Project 1 or new project. | ||
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Students take either EDEM 625 Project 1. or EDEM 625N1 Project 1. and EDEM 625N2 Project 1.
Complementary Courses (3 credits)
3 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEM 690 | Research Methods: Theory and Practice. | 3 |
Research Methods: Theory and Practice. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026 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. | ||
| EDEM 692 | Qualitative Research Methods. | 3 |
Qualitative Research Methods. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Theoretical and practical exploration of the foundations of qualitative methods, with emphasis on underlying principles. | ||
| EDTL 640 | Teacher Inquiry and Action Research. | 3 |
Teacher Inquiry and Action Research. Terms offered: Summer 2026 Theoretical and practical work on teacher inquiry and action research methodologies to understand their uses and the iterative cycles of reflexive praxis foundational to them. Topics include uncovering the roots of problems in practice, planning for change, enacting change as both data collection and action processes, critical reflection in drawing conclusions and planning for future action, participatory, community-based, and youth action research/inquiry approaches. | ||
Or other 500-level or higher research method courses approved by the Graduate Certificate Program Director.