The Doctorate Program

Admissions Process Overview for all Graduate Students Graduate students are registered in the College of Graduate Studies and Research (CGSR). Graduate students are students of the academic unit or department with their chosen program. This is called your academic home. For these reasons, the admission process for graduate students is a two-level process. To understand how this works, please visit Admissions Process.

Doctorate Program - Educational Administration

A. Requirements for Admission

1. M.Ed. or equivalent.

2. Two or more years of successful teaching experience or Equivalent.

3. High academic standing in undergraduate and graduate degrees.

4. Three favourable academic recommendations

5. Favourable recommendation from the Admissions Committee of the Department of Educational Administration.

6. Acceptance by the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

B. Procedure for Applying

1. Complete Application online

2. Pay application fee online

3. Send, or arrange to send, to the Department of Educational Administration:

a) An official transcript of marks from all universities you have attended other than the University of Saskatchewan. We obtain your Saskatchewan marks ourselves from the Student Information System.

b) An abbreviated resume of your work history and professional activities.

c) Official English language proficiency test score forms (if applicable).

d) A one to two page statement of why you want to pursue a doctoral program of studies in Educational Administration.

e) A completed research statement :

Describe your academic interests in 500-800 words, with consideration to the following:

• Explanation of the research problem you intend to investigate
• How intended doctoral research relates to master's research (if applicable) OR motivation for pursuing intended research (where does the research topic/question come from?)
• Why the Department of Educational Administration is suitable for pursuing your research interests (e.g. doctoral program and faculty research interests)
• Professional and/or academic aspirations - how will a doctorate in Educational Administration support the development of your career goals?

Additional application document:
Evidence of scholarship and research capability - Student should submit written work (published or unpublished) from master's program e.g. journal article, thesis (or portion thereof)

Department of Educational Administration
University of Saskatchewan, 28 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0X1

4. Three confidential letters of recommendation are to be submitted online by the referees. Referees are notified by email (when their name is entered in the online application) with instructions for completing and submitting their online letter. If a referee is unable to submit the online letter a pdf version for GSR 101: Confidential Letter of Recommendation should be used. The hard copy of this reference letter must be received by the department, in a sealed envelope with the referee's signature across the sealed back.

C. Deadline for Application for PhD.

The compulsory doctoral courses begin in September of each year. All application procedures should be completed well before this time. Normally, the following dates will apply: November 30, if you wish to be considered for a scholarship, All other students, January 31.

D. Program of Study

A student's program of study has to be approved by the Student's Advisory Committee.

E. Course Selection

Open electives may be graduate classes in Educational Administration, other Education departments, Colleges or universities.

F. Course Requirements

Student's with a Master's degree in Educational Administration must complete a minimum of 18 credit units at the 800 level. Students without this background in Educational Administration must complete a minimum of 24 credit units at the 800 level.

Year I Required Courses*:

EADM 881.3 - Organizational Theory II

EADM 884.3 - Policy-making in Education: A Critical Perspective

EADM 885.3 - Research Methods

EADM 990.X - Seminar

EADM 996.X - Research

ERES 840.3 - Statistical Methods: Intermediate Level

The remaining courses shall enhance the student's substantive background in Educational Administration and support the research focus of the dissertation.

* Exceptions may be made if warranted by the student's background and/or research focus. Any exceptions require the approval of the Departmental members of the Advisory Committee.

EADM Electives:

EADM 812.3 - Educational Finance

EADM 813.3 - Planning and Data-Based Decision Making

EADM 821.3 - Organizational Behaviour in Education

EADM 825.3 - Educational and Administrative Law

EADM 826.3 - Human Resources Management in Education

EADM 829.3 - School and Organizational Renewal

EADM 835.3 - Governance and Policy Making in Education

EADM 834.3 - Case Studies in Educational Leadership

EADM 898.3 - Individual Reading Study

EADM 819.3 Leadership in First Nations Schools

Plus other approved electives.

Year 2

Year 2 will be devoted to the dissertation.

G. Other Requirements

1. The Advisory Committee may require additional courses to support the student's research focus.

2. A qualifying examination may be required during the first year

3. The student is required to take a Comprehensive Examination after all course work is completed.

H. Time Limit

The time limit for completing a program of studies is six years from the date of registration in the first course credited to the program.

I. Financial Support

Fully qualified Ph.D. applicants may receive scholarship support. Teaching fellowships are also available.

J. Cautionary Note

This synopsis attempts to summarize, as accurately as possible, some of the policies and regulations that govern graduate studies in the Department of Educational Administration. For more complete and authoritative information, students should refer to the Graduate Student Handbook. the Calendar of the College of Graduate Studies and Research, and consult with both the College and the Department.

K. Inquiries

For further information please contact the Department Head, Dr Sheila Carr-Stewart

Telephone: (306) 966-7611
Fax: (306) 966-7020
Email: sheila.carr-stewart@usask.ca