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  • Education - Professional EdD

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Ready to apply, equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization.

The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization in all aspects of graduate and postdoctoral studies.  For more information regarding these commitments please visit   grad.uwo.ca/edi-d .

  • Education - Professional

Meet Catherine Zeisner, EdD candidate in Professional Education

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  • Faculty of Education

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Our Doctor of Education (EdD) is a fully online doctoral degree program that prepares students to engage with theory and research in the context of their professional knowledge and expertise. The primary goal of the EdD program is to enable graduates to develop as scholarly and influential leaders who will have an effective impact on sustainable change. This degree culminates in a Dissertation-in-Practice that is designed to enhance professional learning and to engage with field-specific principles and practices that can be applied to professional contexts. Although this program prioritizes scholarly developmentin professional spaces, it does not focus on preparing graduates for traditional academic positions.

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Program Length

Program design.

  • Full-time study
  • Project-based
  • Fully online

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fee schedules (per term) are posted on the Office of the Registrar's website at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html

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Use this helpful tool to estimate how much money you will need to pay for your tuition, fees, housing, food, and other necessities for a 12-month (three term) academic year.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree in education and/or related fields.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • 3 years of full time work experience in education and/or related fields.
  • More information about field-specific admission requirements can be found here: Education - How to Apply

English Language Proficiency

  • The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (internet-Based Test): The minimum acceptable score is 86, with no individual score below 20. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984 ].
  • The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). For International applicants, an IELTS average score of 7.0 out of 9, with a minimum individual score of 6.5 out of 9 on each scale, and an interview, will be required.
  • The Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL Assessment). Minimum acceptable score is 60.
  • The Duolingo English Test .  The minimum acceptable score is 115.

Application Deadline

Since the EdD Program is highly competitive, applicants are encouraged to apply early as spaces are limited. Please visit Education - How to Apply for more information.

Fields of Research

  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Educational Leadership
  • Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice

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