Graduate Program | 2022-2023 FGS Academic Calendar

World Literature

Alice — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:38 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Diploma Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
538 Atkinson College	gradengl@yorku.ca	yorku.ca/gradstudies/english/programs/diploma-in-world-literature/

The Graduate Diploma in World Literature is designed to highlight and give official accreditation to students’ transnational, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary literary expertise. Unique in Canada, this challenging graduate diploma can lead to prospective careers in a range of areas requiring a high level of cross-cultural literacy in this era of globalization, from government to the global creative industries.

Admission Requirements

The Graduate Diploma in World Literature can be obtained in conjunction with an MA or PhD degree in English, Humanities, or Translation Studies.

Diploma Requirements

Diploma students must successfully complete:

A compulsory three-credit course on the history and practice of comparative and world literature: Humanities 6157 3.0: Comparative and World Literature Seminar: History and Practice/Same as English 6157 3.0 and Translation 6157 3.0. This course is in addition to the requirements of an MA or PhD degree in English or Humanities, or of an MA in Translation Studies.
A capstone diploma research paper, elaborated with the advice of a Professor with specialization in the topic to be explored. This paper further develops expertise in world literature, and requires that students demonstrate the interdisciplinary, cross-cultural research and critical skills acquired throughout their world literature graduate diploma studies. The diploma research paper is marked by the primary advisor, then submitted to a second reader who also marks and comments, and then both reports are sent to the Graduate Program Director. This is also an additional requirement.
One course in cultural theory (three or six credits), to be chosen among the offerings of the Graduate Programs in English, Humanities, or Translation Studies. A list of available courses is given to students each year. While this course counts for both the degree and diploma, students enrolled in the graduate diploma must write a research paper that extends the discussion of cultural theory into the domain of world literature.
Three course-related research papers with a world literature perspective and content; or an MA major research paper or thesis; or a PhD dissertation with a world literature approach. While such work counts for both the graduate diploma and the degree program, students enrolled in the graduate diploma need to supplement their MA or PhD requirements with work done from a world literature perspective throughout their degree studies: the graduate diploma augments the degree requirements and allows students to receive accreditation for the added value of this specialized training.

It is recommended, but not required, that students complete a study period, research stay, or an internship in a country pertinent to their projects in world literature. The Graduate Program in English has an exchange program with Mainz University; 91��ɫ has an agreement with every university in France for “cotutelle” doctorates; 91��ɫ is an institutional affiliate of the Institute for World Literature, which meets for a month in cities across the globe every summer. More generally, 91��ɫ International has a large number of exchange agreements, summer programs, and internships that are available to graduate students:

Students are provided with a list of such opportunities for studies and internships abroad, and encouraged to take advantage of them.

Visual Arts

vinish — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:38 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
255 Centre for Fine Arts	dburns@yorku.ca	yorku.ca/gradstudies/visual-art/

Visual Arts offers practice-based degree programs at master’s and doctoral levels, as well as participating in a joint program with the Schulich School of Business. Students can obtain their Master of Fine Arts in combination with a Master of Business Administration degree. Please see the Combined MBA/MFA/MA section of this Calendar for more information.

At the core of the MFA program in Visual Arts, individual creative research and art production is developed in conjunction with an evolving understanding of theoretical discourses and debates surrounding contemporary art and culture. Central to the program is independent studio research, which can be carried out in any medium or a crossover of more than one. Set within a university context, the MFA in Visual Arts is a five term program that seeks to provide students with the ability to think rigorously about their art practice and its relation to society as a whole. Along with Visual Arts faculty members, other 91��ɫ faculty members, guest artists, curators and critics also support the development of students’ projects.

The primary objective of the PhD in Visual Arts is to provide opportunity for advanced independent research that is integrated within the development of original studio practice, in all visual arts media. This four year degree leads to both development as a professional artist and higher qualifications for university teaching positions. Participants in the program develop new methodologies for reconciling the two sometimes conflicting forces of scholarly depth and art world professionalism. These objectives are achieved through a combination of coursework in the Visual Arts program and in the university at large, and two exhibitions of original work accompanied by contextualizing papers. Students must demonstrate maturity in research as recognized by the academic sector as well as by their peers in the art community. Supervisory committees in the program include artists, scholars and art world professionals so as to foster the best intellectual environment for meeting the program’s objectives.

Admission Requirements

MFA

PhD

Total MFA graduate enrolment is 18 to 20 students, 8 to 10 of whom are admitted each year. Those admitted to the program are a combination of recent graduates from university art departments or art colleges, and artists who wish to return to an academic milieu after a period of professional life. Graduates with an Honours degree in Visual Arts or its equivalent from a recognized University, normally with at least a B (second class) standing, may be considered for admission. Artists lacking the formal academic qualifications, but showing exceptional promise and accomplishment through their portfolio presentation, may be recommended for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the discretion of the selection committee.

As the 91��ɫ MFA program in Visual Arts is designed to assist artists in developing a critical understanding of their work and its relation
to contemporary culture, the selection committee is interested in applications that indicate thoughtful and well-defined personal direction as evident in both the portfolio and the written statement.

Application

The requirements for a complete application, submitted online, to the MFA Visual Arts program at 91��ɫ are:
1) 20 images of recent work, with an information sheet corresponding to the works presented which gives the title, medium, size and date of each work. This sheet should also clarify whether/how the works are kinetic, installation, performative, computational, etc.
Video, film and electronic media may require a written synopsis for long works, and the role of the applicant in the production should be clear.
2) A written statement of intent (maximum 500 words) that includes a final paragraph on the applicant’s proposed studio research if
admitted to the program. This statement is a significant aspect of the application since applicants need to be able to express themselves in a coherent written form, and demonstrate an interest in contextualizing their personal research within contemporary critical debates on art.
3) Curriculum vitae.
4) Two academic letters of recommendation.
5) Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Application Package

Application is online. See Faculty of Graduate Studies website .
Note: All application material is submitted online. Please do not send anything by mail.

For any questions or inquiries, please consult the Visual Arts program website for contact information:

Selection Procedure

The applicant’s work and other documents are examined by two faculty members and one graduate student representing the studio area of the applicant’s primary choice. Frequently, additional faculty members from other studio areas examine the file at this stage. The files of those applicants with the highest recommendations are passed on for approval to the graduate executive (comprised of at least three faculty members, one elected graduate student and the Graduate Program Director of Visual Arts). The Graduate Program Director recommends admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

A Master of Fine Arts with a minimum “B” average is required for application to this program, or an MA with studio concentration, as well as presentation of a portfolio of works and a qualifying research paper (MFA thesis paper or comparable peer-reviewed article). Selection committees to adjudicate the submissions are comprised of graduate faculty members.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

The PhD in Visual Arts is a program of professionalization for advancing artists who already have a significant body of work. This term refers to their level of interest in and commitment to the development of research methods for exploring questions related to their practice. We are treating the visual arts as a broad field of study and practice that has various specializations within it. Students in the PhD program identify the specializations most pertinent to their work.

Application

The requirements for a complete application to the MFA Visual Arts program at 91��ɫ are:
1) 20 images of recent work, with an information sheet corresponding to the works presented which gives the title, medium, size and date of each work. This sheet should also clarify whether/how the works are kinetic, installation, performative, computational, etc. Video, film and electronic media may require a written synopsis for long works, and the role of the applicant in the production should be clear.
2) A written statement of intent (200 to 500 words) that includes a final paragraph on the applicant’s proposed studio research if admitted to the program. This statement is a significant aspect of the application since applicants need to be able to express themselves in a coherent written form, and demonstrate an interest in contextualizing their personal research within contemporary critical debates on art.
3) Curriculum vitae.
4) Two academic letters of recommendation.
5) Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Application Package

Application is online. See Faculty of Graduate Studies website .
Note: All application material is submitted online. Please do not send anything by mail.

For any questions or inquiries, please consult the Visual Arts program website for contact information for the Graduate Program Director and the Graduate Program Assistant.

Degree Requirements

MFA

PhD

MFA

All first year students must successfully complete three three-credit courses in contemporary theory and criticism: Visual Arts 5600 3.0: Contemporary Theory in the Visual Arts in term one and Visual Arts 5610 3.0: Theoretical Issues in Contemporary Art in term two, and Visual Arts 6020 3.0: Contemporary Visual Arts Summer Institute in term three.

All first and second year students must complete: a combined PhD/MFA Graduate Seminar: Visual Arts 5620/5640 3.0 (the seminar
is taken twice, as 5620 3.0 in term one and 5640 3.0 in term four, pass/fail); and Visual Arts 5650 3.0: Methods in Practice-Based
Research in term two.

First year MFA students are assigned a two-person supervisory committee composed of two faculty members from the program. In the second year, MFA students in Visual Arts engage in independent studio research and work with a supervisory committee composed of two faculty members from the program who are most able to address the students’ research needs and goals, as well as an outside member. This second year committee supervises the preparation of the thesis exhibition and thesis support paper and acts as part of the committee for the final oral examination.

Students are given a private studio at 91��ɫ during the five terms of the degree.

To graduate, each student must present a final solo thesis exhibition or performance, which is supported and elaborated by a written paper. The written paper should be 20 to 50 pages in length. At a final oral examination, both the art work and the written statement are defended.

Once the oral is passed, the student is required to provide the graduate program with a copy of the written support paper.

The MFA program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

The expected degree completion time for full-time master’s students is 5 terms. Students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 5 terms of full-time study. All requirements for a master’s degree must be fulfilled within 12 terms (4 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time master’s student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

PhD

Candidates for the PhD degree must successfully complete the following requirements:

3.5 graduate courses (21 credits) to satisfy degree requirements.
A combined PhD/MFA seminar is taken during the first term (three credits pass/fail), Visual Arts 5620 3.0: Graduate Seminar. Students take Visual Arts 5650 3.0: Methods in Practice-based Research in the second term (three credits). Students are required to enroll in Visual Arts 6020 3.0: Contemporary Visual Arts Summer Institute in term three (three credits) and Visual Arts 6030 3.0: Contemporary Visual Arts Summer Institute in term six (three credits). 1.5 additional graduate courses are taken during the first six terms from any program in the university including other fine arts graduate programs (9 credits).

The annual Contemporary Visual Arts Summer Institute is a key facet of the program. It includes a two-week residency with prominent international artists and theorists, drawing on the Toronto and international art communities for distinguished guests to give public lectures and hold seminars. In this way, the PhD in Visual Arts program acts as a catalyst for the interplay between professional research and the innovative activities of professionals. It forms a network of professional relationships between Canadian and international researchers operating within and beyond fine arts university communities. Written work is required from students and comprises course credit for the Summer Institute.

In addition to the courses, the program requires: an oral comprehensive examination during the fifth term, a dissertation proposal submitted no later than the end of sixth term and a final dissertation exhibition and written paper completed preferably by the eleventh term (second term of PhD IV).

The oral comprehensive examination is comprised of a self-curated survey exhibition of the candidate’s previous work and a 20 page statement that positions the work in relation to contemporary theoretical considerations and art practices. The examination takes place at the exhibition venue. Questions relate both to the candidate’s work/statement and those of a more general nature arising from the Summer Institute. It is expected that this examination enables the student to reflect on the nature of their past work and to formulate the direction of their upcoming work that is detailed in their dissertation proposal.

The dissertation proposal is normally approximately fifteen pages in length as well as a bibliography. It outlines the nature of the proposed studio work; the theoretical /critical areas that inform it through a survey and précis of the pertinent texts; describes how these ideas integrate with the studio work; proposes a series of research questions that are examined in the final thesis; and confirms the venue for the upcoming dissertation exhibition.

Students must complete an individualized exhibition-based comprehensive examination. They must defend a dissertation that presents their research in the form of a significant solo exhibition, accompanied by a dissertation research support paper related to the exhibition.

To enable each student to assume the program of work from the time of their entry, a pro-tem supervisor is determined in relation to the research interests as well as the media focus that are expressed in the candidate’s application. The pro-tem supervisor guides the student in the formation of the supervisory committee. Each student is required to choose a two-person committee by the end of the second term, consisting of a supervisor and a second member who are both from the PhD program. A third committee member from the art world community, i.e., a curator, artist, or critic is selected by the end of the fifth term (second term of PhD II). They are a member of the oral comprehensive examination committee and continue as a member of the supervisory committee for the final two years of the program of study.

In years two to four of study, each candidate is given a private studio at 91��ɫ. In the first year, candidates are provided with office space. In addition, candidates with the necessary experience/training, have full access to all Department of Visual Art and Art History studio facilities (e.g., sculpture, print, photo, video) during their time in the PhD program. Students whose program of study extends beyond spring of PhD IV (term 11) are required to maintain an independent studio space off campus.

The PhD program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

The PhD in Visual Arts is normally completed in a maximum of four years. Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a doctoral degree must be fulfilled within 12 terms (4 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

Translation Studies/Traductologie

Alice — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:38 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
Glendon Campus	matrans@glendon.yorku.ca	yorku.ca/glendon/gradstudies/mats/

Languages of instruction: English and/or French
Langues d’enseignement : anglais et/ou français

The Graduate Program in Translation Studies offers courses and opportunities for advanced studies leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Translation Studies. It allows students to expand their knowledge on specific translation-related areas and to engage in a critical reflection on the role of language and translation in our contemporary world. The graduate program was established in 1991, in response to the increasing complexity of the translation-related language sector in Canada and to the growth of translation studies as a scholarly field. Through the years the program has maintained its original objectives while broadening its scope. Building on the Canadian experience of French-English translation, the program also welcomes students with a variety of backgrounds and language combinations. It is open to students who hold undergraduate translation degrees and to applicants from other fields who have demonstrated translation training and experience. The Graduate Program in Translation Studies invites research on translation from various perspectives and fields of knowledge and practice. It prepares students for research in Translation Studies and offers on average two practical courses per year.

The program can be undertaken on a part-time or full-time basis. For full-time students, it is a two-year program. Courses are offered at Glendon College, 91��ɫ’s bilingual Faculty, close to Toronto city centre. Seminars are offered in English or in French. The average number of students taking courses at Glendon is 2,000 with some 200 at the School of Translation, including an average of 50 students in the MA program. Such small numbers are a guarantee of a more individualized learning environment, which is very valuable for research and studies at a higher level.

Admission Requirements

Master of Arts Program

For more information and an application package, please call or write:

MA in Translation Studies
Maîtrise en traductologie
Glendon Hall 214
Collège universitaire Glendon
2275, avenue Bayview Toronto, Ontario
Toronto (Ontario)
M4N 3M6 CANADA
Phone: (416) 487-6811
Email: jangoh@glendon.yorku.ca

or Graduate Admissions Office
91��ɫ
P.O. Box GA2300
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 1P3 CANADA
Tel.: (416) 736-5000

Please consult the application material provided by the Graduate Admissions Office for deadlines.

To be eligible to be considered for admission to the master’s program, students must have successfully completed:

A. An Honours BA (i.e., four-year degree) or equivalent in Translation with a minimum of a “B” average in the last two years of full-time equivalent study, including:
a. course(s) in terminology and documentation
b. a course in translation theory
c. a minimum of six credits in translation practice courses.

Note: If an applicant is missing one (exceptionally two) of the required three-credit courses, he/she will be required to take it concurrently with graduate courses.

An honours degree or equivalent in another discipline, with a minimum of a “B” average in the last two years of full-time equivalent study PLUS an average of “B” in the Qualifying Program.

AND

B. Demonstrated competence, to the satisfaction of the Admissions Committee, in two languages, one of which must be English.

AND

C. All applicants except graduates from Canadian translation programs must write and pass an Entrance Examination.

The qualifying program consists of five half-courses (15 credits) offered by the School of Translation at Glendon College. Applicants must pass the qualifying program entrance examination and then select courses in consultation with the School.

Two courses are required of all students:

Glendon/Translation 3270 3.0: Theory of Translation/Théorie de la traduction/Teoría de la traducción
Glendon/Translation 2280 3.0: Documentation et terminologie/Documentation and Terminology (French/English section) or Documentation and Terminology (non-language-specific section)

The other three courses are chosen in consultation with the Chair of the School of Translation. As Glendon College offers programs in English<>French and English<>Spanish translation, the choice of courses will depend on the student’s language combination, academic background, and translation-related interests. A set of courses is also available for students with other language combinations.

In addition to the two courses above, qualifying program students will select three courses from the following:

Glendon/Translation 2250 3.0: Comparative Stylistics/Stylistique comparée (bilingual)
Glendon/Spanish 3550 3.0: Comparative Stylistics for Spanish-English Translation
Glendon/Translation 2210 3.0, 2220 3.0 AND/OR 3210 3.0, 3220 3.0, 4235 3.0 (English<>French translation practice courses)
Glendon Spanish 3545 3.0 AND/OR Glendon/Spanish/Translation 4910 3.0, 4915 3.0, 4920 3.0 (English<>Spanish translation practice courses)
Glendon/Translation 4250 3.0: Techniques of Revision in Translation/Techniques de la révision en traduction
Glendon/Translation/Humanities 4636 3.0: History, Societies & Translation I (writing-intensive)
Glendon/Translation/Humanities 4638 3.0: History, Societies & Translation II (writing-intensive)
Glendon/Translation/Coms 2902 3.0: Opinion, Argument: Rhetoric for Academic Settings (writing-intensive)
Any other writing-intensive 3.0 credit course taught in English at Glendon College.

To register in these courses, students must be admitted to the School of Translation as visiting (non-degree) students.

The qualifying program may require one or more semesters, depending on the candidate’s previous experience in translation and on the number of similar courses he or she may have taken in another university, which may be counted as equivalent. This must be approved by the Graduate Program Director.

Students whose language combination is not EN<>ES or EN<>FR are encouraged to demonstrate that they have taken translation practice courses in their language combination prior to applying to the MA in Translation Studies.

Note: A minimum average of “B” in the qualifying program is required to be considered for admission into the MA Program. Students are advised to consult with the Graduate Program Director well before applying for admission to the MA in Translation Studies. Students must apply for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies upon completion of the qualifying program. Taking the courses required for the qualifying program does not guarantee admission to the MA Program.

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts Program

Candidates for the MA degree by thesis must complete four half-courses and write a thesis based on original research. The thesis must be successfully defended at an oral examination.

Candidates for the MA Degree by major research paper must complete six half-courses and submit a major research paper on a well-defined topic. The major research paper is assessed and marked by the student’s research supervisor and by another member of the program.

Candidates for the MA degree by coursework must successfully complete eight half-courses, or equivalent, chosen from those offered by the program.

The MA program offers two types of courses:

Research-oriented courses taught in English or French
Practical non-language-specific courses taught in English

Although most courses are taught in English, in any given year a course may be offered in either English or French. The language of instruction is clearly indicated and the posting of the description of the course is in that language Written assignments, including the thesis and research paper, may be submitted in either English or French.

Not all courses are offered each year. For courses offered in any particular session, please consult the graduate program office and the
Graduate Program in Translation Studies course schedule website:
.

The MA program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall term.

The expected degree completion time for full-time master’s students is two years. For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 3 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 3 terms of full-time study. All requirements for a master’s degree must be fulfilled within 12 terms (4 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time master’s student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

vinish — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:38 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
Centre for Film & Theatre (CFT) 324, 85 91��ɫ Boulevard	gradthea@yorku.ca

The Graduate Program in Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers two degrees, an MA and PhD, both of which emphasize our collective interest in theatre, performance, and cultural politics. The areas of program specialization, which structure the program’s curriculum and degree requirements, reflect this focus. They include:

Canadian Theatre, Dance and Cultural Politics
Postcolonialism and Globalization
Cultural Policy and Theatrical Economies
Gender and Sexuality
Embodiment and Cultural Memory
Environment and Cultural Geography
Performance and Popular Culture
Critical Pedagogy and Community Engagement
Intermediality and Technology

Admission Requirements

MA

PhD

An honours degree or its equivalent in Theatre (BA or BFA), English or Humanities, with a minimum B+ average is required.

Candidates for the PhD must have an MA in a Humanities- or Social Sciences-related subject and a B+ average or higher.

Degree Requirements

MA

PhD

MA

Normally completed in three terms, the Master of Arts in Theatre & Performance Studies can be completed by coursework, by major
research paper, or by thesis, as follows.

Courses

Students must successfully complete 24 credits in coursework, as follows:

a research methodology course of at least three credits from a list of possible options provided by the program (these change each year)
a minimum of two courses (six credits), one of which must be a Canadian course with “theatre” in its title and the other of which must be a Theatre & Performance Studies course that aligns with program’s fields.
15 credits chosen from graduate-level Theatre & Performance Studies courses or approved graduate-level cognate courses.

Colloquium

Students are required to attend a bi-weekly non-credit colloquium during the first two terms of study. At the colloquium, research approaches are discussed, guest speakers from across the program and the university are brought in, and in-process presentations of each graduate student’s research work is shared. Students are evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Professional Placement

Students are required to set up a working professional placement of at least 75 hours as part of Theatre & Performance Studies 5051 3.0. This course is designed to give graduate students applied, professionally-oriented work experience in a field related to one of the program’s fields of specialization and/or the student’s research areas (e.g., production dramaturgy, assistant directing, education and outreach, publicity and marketing, producing). The assignment is supervised by a member of the graduate theatre studies faculty (often the Graduate Program Director) in association with an on-site supervisor/mentor. The arrangement for a placement is normally initiated by the student, who first presents a written outline of the placement proposal to the Graduate Program Director for approval.
After approval is obtained the student should contact the institution to set up their schedule. The exact nature of the assignment is worked out and agreed upon by the team of student, faculty advisor and on-site supervisor. The course grade (pass/fail) is determined by the faculty supervisor in consultation with the on-site supervisor. The average number of working hours for a three credit placement is 75-90 hours and there is normally no remuneration involved.

Courses

Students must successfully complete 18 credits in coursework, as follows:

a research methodology course of at least three credits from a list of possible options provided by the program (these change each year);
a minimum of two courses (six credits), one of which must be a Canadian course with “theatre” in its title and the other of which must be a Theatre & Performance Studies course that aligns with program’s fields; and,
nine credits chosen from graduate-level Theatre & Performance Studies courses or approved graduate-level cognate courses.

Colloquium

Professional Placement

a) Major Research Paper

Students must undertake research under the direction of a Theatre & Performance Studies graduate program faculty member (normally in place by the end of the first term of study) on an approved topic and write a major research paper of approximately 40-50 pages. The paper is graded on a pass/fail basis by the faculty member directing the research and by a second reader.

b) Research-Creation Major Research Paper

Students must undertake research under the direction of a Theatre & Performance Studies graduate program faculty member (normally in place by the end of the first term of study) on an approved topic. This research will culminate in a research-creation work in which a key component is the creation of a critically-informed performance work. This work could include: a public or recorded performance (theatre, performance art, installation, etc.); the development of a significant piece of performance-based writing, design, or composition; a public or recorded demonstration of a performance-based method.

A research-creation major research paper must include: a significant performance work, plus a 25-page paper that explores the clearly
defined set of critical, conceptual, and/or theoretical concerns that are at the centre of the research-creation project. The paper and research creation project are graded on a pass/fail basis by the faculty member directing the research and by a second reader.

Courses

Students must successfully complete 12 credits in coursework, as follows:

a research methodology course of at least three credits from a list of possible options provided by the program (these change each year)
a minimum of two courses (six credits), one of which must be a Canadian course with “theatre” in its title and the other of which must be a Theatre & Performance Studies course that aligns with program’s fields.
three credits chosen from graduate-level Theatre & Performance Studies courses or approved graduate-level cognate courses.

Colloquium

Professional Placement

Students are required to set up a working professional placement of at least 75 hours as part of Theatre & Performance Studies 5051 3.0. This course is designed to give graduate students applied, professionally-oriented work experience in a field related to one of the program’s fields of specialization and/or the student’s research areas (e.g., production dramaturgy, assistant directing, education and outreach, publicity and marketing, producing). The assignment is supervised by a member of the graduate theatre studies faculty (often the Graduate Program Director) in association with an on-site supervisor/mentor. The arrangement for a placement is normally initiated by the student, who first presents a written outline of the placement proposal to the Graduate Program Director for approval. After approval is obtained the student should contact the institution to set up their schedule. The exact nature of the assignment is worked out and agreed upon by the team of student, faculty advisor and on-site supervisor. The course grade (pass/fail) is determined by the faculty supervisor in consultation with the on-site supervisor. The average number of working hours for a three credit placement is 75-90 hours and there is normally no remuneration involved.

Thesis and Oral Examination

Students must undertake research under the direction of a Theatre & Performance Studies faculty member (normally in place by the end of the first term of study) and supervisory committee (normally in place no later than the second term of study) on an approved topic and write a thesis of approximately 100 pages. The thesis must embody the results of original research must be successfully defended at an oral examination.

The MA program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall term.

The expected degree completion time for full-time master’s students is 3 terms; part-time students are expected to complete within 6
terms. For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 3 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 3 terms of full-time study. All requirements for a master’s degree must be fulfilled within 12 terms (4 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time master’s student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

PhD

Normally completed in a maximum of five years, the PhD in Theatre & Performance Studies requires completion of the following:

Students must successfully complete 18 credits in coursework, normally within the first two years (six terms) of study, as follows:

a research methodology course of at least three credits from a list of possible options provided by the program (these change each year);
a minimum of two courses (six credits), one of which must be a Canadian course with “theatre” in its title and the other of which must be a Theatre & Performance Studies course that aligns with program’s fields; and,
remaining coursework chosen from graduate-level Theatre & Performance Studies courses or approved graduate-level cognate courses.

Students are required to attend a bi-weekly non-credit colloquium during the first two terms of study. At the colloquium, research approaches are discussed, guest speakers from across the program and the university are brought in, and in-process presentations of each graduate student’s research work is shared. Students are evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

PhD students entering the program who have not had extensive professional work in theatre and/or a related area may be required to set up a working professional placement of at least 75 hours as part of Theatre & Performance Studies 5051 3.0 (students are evaluated on a case-by-case basis upon entering the program). This course is designed to give graduate students applied, professionally-oriented work experience in a field related to one of the program’s fields of specialization and/or the student’s research areas (e.g., production dramaturgy, assistant directing, education and outreach, publicity and marketing, producing). The assignment is supervised by a member of the graduate theatre studies faculty (often the Graduate Program Director) in association with an on-site supervisor/mentor. The arrangement for a placement is normally initiated by the student who first presents a written outline of the placement proposal to the Graduate Program Director for approval. After approval is obtained the student should contact the institution to set up their schedule. The exact nature of the assignment is worked out and agreed upon by the team of student, faculty advisor and on-site supervisor. The course grade (pass/fail) is determined by the faculty supervisor in consultation with the on-site supervisor. The average number of working hours for a three credit placement is 75-90 hours and there is normally no remuneration involved.

Taken in the Summer term of the second year of graduate study, this examination is intended to ensure students’ familiarity with and ability to identify core ideas in the texts and identify key debates in the fields of theatre and performance studies. It also aims to test knowledge of a student’s chosen research and teaching areas to verify sufficient grounding in scholarship relevant to a student’s area of research, particularly the dissertation topic.

The examination consists of three sections, each based on a list of thirty texts for a total of ninety. List One, the “Theatre & Performance Studies Field List,” is a set list of texts (dramatic and performance theory; theatre and performance history and historiography, dramatic literature, performance texts, etc.) designed to assess the candidate’s overall command of several key theories, controversies, and debates in the field with the goal of equipping students to teach in theatre and performance programs. The second list, the “Dissertation Research Area – General List,” reflects the broader area in theatre and performance studies in which the dissertation is situated (e.g., Canadian theatre, performance theory, actor training methods, performance art, postcolonial theatre, physical and devised theatre). Each text speaks to the relationship between the student’s specialized interest and the broad field of theatre and performance studies. The student chooses the 30 texts on this list in consultation with the comprehensive examination committee. The final list, the “Dissertation Research area – Specific List,” is specifically related to the dissertation and may be outside of theatre and performance studies (e.g., site-specific performance, feminist and queer theory, cultural geography, arts and cultural policy, autobiographical theory). The texts on this list directly inform the dissertation. The list of materials is chosen by students in consultation with the supervisory committee and submitted to the Graduate Program Director for approval.

The comprehensive examination is comprised of a take-home examination, normally taken during the summer term of the second year of doctoral study. Students have two weeks to write three 12-15 page responses to three essay questions. Questions are developed with input from students, who propose three possible questions for each list, for a total of nine questions. The questions are a starting point for the examination committee, who revise and adapt them in consultation with students. At the time of the examination the committee chooses one question per list for the examination; students learn which questions have been chosen at the start of the examination.

Upon successful completion of the written examination, the student is asked to meet for an oral examination approximately one week after the results have been transmitted. The committee meets with the student for approximately 90 minutes, during which students is expected to answer follow-up questions arising from the written examination as well as other questions the committee deems appropriate.

No more than three months after the successful completion of the comprehensive examination, students are required to submit a dissertation proposal, following the program’s dissertation proposal guidelines to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Proposal guidelines are outlined in detail on the program website and in the program handbook. The dissertation proposal is developed in under the direction of the supervisor and supervisory committee. In order to ensure timely submission of the proposal, students should plan to submit a draft to their supervisor and supervisory committee no later than six weeks after the comprehensive examination.

The dissertation must embody the results of original research with significant value for the study of theatre and performance and must be successfully defended at an oral examination, normally by the end of year 5 (term 15).

If the dissertation topic requires work in another language as deemed by the supervisory and supervisory committee, students must demonstrate reading proficiency in that language by the end of year three (term 9).

The PhD program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall term.

The PhD in Theatre & Performance Studies is normally completed in a maximum of five years. Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a doctoral degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

Theatre

vinish — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:38 +0000

About us
Program of Study
Admission Requirements
Degree and Diploma Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
Centre for Film & Theatre (CFT) 324	gradthea@yorku.ca

The Graduate Program in Theatre is a conservatory program set in the atmosphere of a multifaceted university. 91��ɫ’s program is unique in Canada and one of the very few of its kind and intensity in North America. Its fundamental mission is to help each student/artist fulfill her or his own potential as a creator.

The program rests on the principle that professional training in theatre is most effectively carried out in an atmosphere that approximates the profession to which the students aspire.

The program investigates the nature of the art and the skills needed for performance in today’s theatre, film and television industries. The program is geared to the advanced student who has a dedication to craft and performance-creation; to the highly talented student right out of undergraduate school; and to the professional in need of re-evaluation and a fuller understanding of the art form. The purpose of the training is to involve the developing artist in intensive explorations under the guidance of leading experts and specialists from the theatre department faculty, from across Canada and from the international theatre community.

The Graduate Program in Theatre at 91��ɫ is located in one of North America’s major centres for theatrical film, television and media production.

Students may obtain their Master of Fine Arts in combination with a Master of Business Administration degree. Please see the Combined MBA/MFA/MA section of this Calendar for more information.

The graduate program consists of a highly select group of up to twelve actors, four directors, three playwrights, two voice teachers, two acting teachers and two movement teachers.

Performance students focus their studies on preparation for the work they will encounter in the profession. Day to day training includes vocal, physical, and emotional work, improvisation, textual preparation, language preparation, mask work, clown work and scene study.

Directing students learn an appreciation of the craft of the actor by participating in some of the actor training. They take part in directing workshops and study approaches to research. They direct productions for the department.

Playwriting students. The objective of the playwriting area is to develop imagination and powers of observation, to stretch the playwrights’ reach and to help them discover a wide variety of options.

Design students. The design for performing arts field supports the development of committed professionals as master designers for theatre, dance and opera who understand the need to re-examine existing theatre practices and, while retaining their artistic and intellectual goal, do so in a sustainable and ecological manner.

Voice Teacher Diploma students.*
*This graduate diploma is not accepting new registrants. In addition to the actor training, the voice teacher diploma candidates engage in weekly seminars, observations, assist senior faculty and teach under supervision. The training includes voice, voice science, anatomy and physiology, language, speech sounds, phonetics, dialect, coaching techniques, and traditional and non-traditional approaches to voice.

For all students the first year of the program consists primarily of intensive studio work leading to a final project. The summer session is devoted to research, and the second year leads to a repertory of plays.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission for the performance, directing and playwriting fields are expected to satisfy one of the following requirements:

1) an honours four-year BA or BFA degree with a minimum “B” average;

OR,

2) an Ordinary three-year degree with a minimum “B” average and a minimum of three years additional theatre or related experience.

Exceptions may be made for mature students with additional professional theatre credits.

All candidates must attend an audition/interview.

Playwriting candidates must submit examples of their work. Directing candidates must present audition material and additionally they are given an assignment prior to their evaluation. Performance candidates must present audition material. Students are admitted every two years (next in Fall 2023). Auditions are held in major centres across the country. Please see the Admissions website for deadlines:
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Candidates for admission to the design in performing arts field are expected to satisfy one or more of the following requirements:

1) An Honours undergraduate degree or equivalent (typically a four-year full-time program) in theatre, film, environmental studies, engineering, or architecture or related discipline from a recognized postsecondary institution with a minimum grade point average of “B” in the final two years of full-time equivalent study, or an undergraduate degree program or equivalent in theatre, environmental studies, engineering, or architecture from a recognized postsecondary institution with a minimum grade point average of B in the final two years of full-time equivalent study plus a minimum of three years of professional theatre or other design related experience;

2) Completion of a program at a recognized training academy;

3) Documented design or production experience in professional theatre; and,

4) Documented professional design experience in other fields.

Since students are not admitted to the proposed field straight out of an undergraduate program, more attention is paid to the student’s early career.

Candidates are also expected to submit a portfolio, including:

Letter of interest;
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two letters of reference;
academic transcripts from all universities and colleges attended; visual documentation of candidate’s work in theatre or other fields; other visual materials, as applicable.

This graduate diploma is not accepting new registrants.

Only students who qualify for the Graduate Program in Theatre, in either the acting or directing stream, may enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Voice Teaching. This diploma can only be taken concurrently with the full-time five-semester MFA in Theatre.
Candidate voice teachers are expected to have professional acting experience and/or teaching experience subsequent to their Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Candidates must have other advanced training, for example, from the National Voice Intensive, Equity Showcase Theatre or other professional voice training programs.
Prospective voice teachers must attend an interview specifically related to the voice teaching.

This graduate diploma is not accepting new registrants.

Two different kinds of candidates are considered for admission to the diploma. They must be either:

Students who have a theatre background and have completed an MFA in Theatre, in either acting or directing.
OR
Students who do not come from a theatre background but have an advanced degree (MA or PhD) in linguistics, speech and hearing pathology, speech, mass communications or other related fields. They must be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge in theatre performance skills.

Additional Admission Interview and Audition

Candidates must have an advanced degree (MFA or equivalent) and therefore require more than the minimum academic admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Program in Theatre.
Voice teacher candidates are expected to have professional performing arts performance experience and/or teaching experience. Teaching experience may include traditional schooling at all levels as well as professional actor training studios.
Candidates must have other advanced performance training, for example: the National Voice Intensive, Equity Showcase Theatre or other professional voice training programs.
Prospective voice teachers must attend an interview/audition specifically related to voice teaching with the voice faculty where they demonstrate familiarity with various styles and forms of voice training through demonstration and performance.

Degree and Diploma Requirements

Students must successfully complete all degree requirements. The Graduate Program Director, in conjunction with the teaching faculty, prepares an evaluation of each student’s work once each term. If the work is not satisfactory, students can expect a notice of warning before being asked to leave the program. Since the first year is primarily studio exploration and the second year has a performance orientation, all students are reviewed at the end of the first year and must be invited into the second year. Thesis requirements vary
according to the student’s area of specialization, but may include the following:

Performance Students

Summer research project
Rehearsal/research log for final season of plays in the second year
Satisfactory participation in and the oral defence of their MFA thesis role

Directing Students

Summer research project
Satisfactory direction of several productions, plus one MFA thesis production
Oral defence of MFA thesis production

Playwriting Students

Summer research project
One-act play
Full-length play
Adaptation
Oral defence of full-length play

Design for the Performing Arts Students
The normal program length for design students is five terms.

First Year (Fall and Winter terms)

Theatre 5210 6.0: Graduate Research Seminar
Theatre 5410 6.0: History of Visual Sources Special Project
Theatre 5413 3.0: Graduate One Design for Performing Arts
Theatre 5412 6.0: Graduate One Directing and Design

Second Year (Fall and Winter terms)

Theatre 6413 3.0: Graduate Two Design for Performing Arts
Theatre 6000 0.0: MFA Thesis Research

Additional Course Requirements

Six credits in courses chosen from those offered by the Graduate Program in Theatre
Six credits in courses chosen from an approved cognate field at the graduate level. These courses should include environmental studies courses and fine arts courses that would be useful in the development of the final thesis project.

Comprehensive Examination

100 plays comprehensive test (normally completed by the second term of study).

Summer Research Project

The summer research project is normally completed in the third term (i.e., summer of first year of study). The project involving researching and developing ecological practices for design in theatre, whether sets, costumes or sound and lighting. A project proposal must be submitted to the Graduate Program Director and design instructor. A research paper is the end result and can be the basis of the sustainable technology of a student’s thesis project.

Thesis Project

Students are required to successfully complete a thesis project, including oral examination, in one of the following areas:

theoretical design for performing arts
practical design for performing arts
sustainable technology in performing arts

A theoretical design thesis is composed of four distinct parts: a thesis proposal, research paper, documented design and oral defence. Documented design should include a research paper, both from a sustainable point of view and historical/artistic, design drawings, technical drawings, and additional materials requested by the supervising professor.

A practical design thesis is composed of five distinctive parts: a thesis proposal, research paper, both from a sustainable point of view and historical/artistic, documented design, realized production and oral defence. Documented design should include relevant research, design drawings, technical drawings, photos from production and additional materials requested by the supervising professor. This project does not take place at 91��ɫ; rather, it may be in collaboration with The Canadian Stage Company or another professional group.

A sustainable technology thesis focuses on one of set design, costume design or lighting design, and may investigate alternate sustainable methods of design or develop a written conceptual design based on the ideals of ecological design. The thesis is composed of four distinct parts: a thesis proposal, research paper, documented design ideas and oral defence. The documented design should include both traditional and alternate techniques, necessary design and technical drawings and additional materials requested by the supervising professor.

Program Entry

The MFA program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length

Students must satisfy all graduate diploma requirements:

Summer research project
Special voice project
Everything expected of performance students

Students must satisfy all graduate diploma requirements:

Two full graduate courses
Teaching under supervision
Major voice training project

Supply Chain Management

vinish — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:38 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
W263, Seymour Schulich Building	admissions@schulich.yorku.ca

The Master of Supply Chain Management program is a professional master’s degree program designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in building, management and changing supply chains.

The 12-month, 39-credit full-time or part-time program will develop the analytical and managerial skills needed to find creative supply chain solutions to business opportunities and problems in private, non-profit, or government sectors. It aims to add value to persons with previous undergraduate degrees in areas such as engineering, economics, healthcare, science, social science, and business.

The Master of Supply Chain Management curriculum combines foundational business knowledge with specific functional courses and their practical application. Students enrolled full-time can finish the program in one year, while part-time students can finish within as little as two years.

Please visit for more information.

Admission Requirements

Master of Supply Chain Management

Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum B+ average in the last two full years (or equivalent) of academic work.
Applicants holding a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business may be eligible for advance standing to Term 2 of the Master of Supply Chain Management program.
Applicants holding a Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce degree obtained within the last ten years from a recognized North American business school may request an assessment for Advanced Standing from our Graduation Admissions team should they have a minimum B grade in all applicable courses.
Work experience is not mandatory.
Applicants are NOT required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Proof of English language proficiency if prior studies were not completed in English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT): 100 with minimum component scores of 23 or International English Language Testing System: 7.0 overall with minimum component scores of 6.5.
Completion of the online application including submission of essays, an up-to-date résumé and two references.

Degree Requirements

Master of Supply Chain Management

Students must successfully complete 39 credits of core coursework. In addition to the curriculum requirements, the Master of Supply Chain Management program is preceded by satisfactory completion of online course modules in Accounting, Finance and Statistics by AnyPrep.com. A Schulich-specific access code and instruction is sent to admitted, confirmed students before they begin their first academic term.

The 13 courses required for this program are listed below:

Group 1: Foundational Courses
Master of Management 5000 3.0: Business Communication and Team Dynamics
Master of Management 5060 3.0: Managerial Decision Analysis
Accounting 5200 3.0: Financial Decision For Managers
Marketing 5200 3.0: Marketing Management
Master of Management 5210 3.0: Design and Management of Organizational Processes

Group 2: Functional Courses
Operations Management and Information Systems 6200 3.0: Strategic Supply Chain Management
Operations Management and Information Systems 6210 3.0: Transportation and Logistics Management
Operations Management and Information Systems 6220 3.0: Supply Relationship Management
Operations Management and Information Systems 6230 3.0: Coordinating Demand and Supply

Group 3: Applied Learning Courses
Operations Management and Information Systems 6300 3.0: Managing Change in Supply Chains
Operations Management and Information Systems 6310 3.0: Managing International Trade in Supply Chains
Operations Management and Information Systems 6320 1.5: Managing New Supply Chain Technology
Operations Management and Information Systems 6400 4.5: Supply Chain Consulting Project

The MSCM program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is summer term.

The Graduate Program in Supply Chain Management is a three-term program when completed on a full-time basis, or six terms part time.

Public Policy, Administration & Law

vinish — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:31 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
120 McLaughlin College	jewan@yorku.ca	yorku.ca/gradstudies/ppal/

91��ɫ’s executive-style Master of Public Policy, Administration & Law is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to provide students with the skills needed for effective public administration and public policy analysis, with an emphasis on the themes of constitutional and administrative law and social justice.

While including all the elements of the standard curriculum followed by other Canadian MPA programs, this graduate program includes leading-edge subjects such as change management, human resources management, the impact of multiculturalism on policy development and implementation, as well as innovative approaches to labour relations and conflict resolution, e-government and the impact of globalization.

Students are provided with a combination of legal, policy analysis and public management skills all rooted in a social justice perspective, and applicable to any area of the public sector, including government, emergency, police and military services.

The Graduate Program in Public Policy, Administration & Law is offered as a two-year, part-time or a one-year full-time program. Courses are held during evenings and in intensive monthly weekend sessions over two terms. Course materials may be accessed by students up to one month in advance, so that readings can be spread over a longer period of time.

Admission Requirements

Master of Public Policy, Administration & Law Program

Candidates must:

have completed an Honours Bachelors degree or its equivalent from a recognized University with a minimum grade point average of B+ in the final two years and a minimum of five years work experience in a relevant public sector management, administrative, or supervisory position.; OR,
have completed an honours bachelors degree or its equivalent from a recognized University with a minimum grade point average of A in the final two years. Under this category, students may have completed less than five years work experience in a relevant public sector management, administrative, or supervisory position. Preference will be given to students who have completed an honours bachelors degree in public administration or political science with an emphasis on public administration.

Candidates also must:

submit a curriculum vitae or résumé, statement of areas of interest, and a letter outlining their experience and background; and,
for students whose first language is not English, have a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based); or 91��ɫ English Language Test score 1.

At the discretion of the selection committee, in exceptional circumstances, students who have completed a three-year bachelors degree with a minimum grade point average of B+ and have significant work experience in terms of time frame and/or quality of experience (specifically more than five years work experience in a relevant public sector management, administrative, or supervisory position) may be recommended for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Although it is not a prerequisite, students are advised that they may find it helpful to have completed a university level two-term introductory course covering both microeconomics and macroeconomics (Economics 1000 3.0/1010 3.0 or equivalent) prior to enrolling in the program.

Students who have completed advanced level courses (i.e., only graduate level) offered by accredited universities or colleges or other accredited professional development courses which overlap significantly with courses in the Graduate Program in Public Policy, Administration & Law, may be able to apply for advanced standing. General procedures for awarding advanced standing are determined by the Graduate Program Director in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Students may be awarded no more than 6 credits of advanced standing.

Degree Requirements

Master of Public Policy, Administration & Law Program

The program is offered on a part-time or full-time basis, with a recommended time of two years part-time or one year full-time for
completion of the program.

Program courses cover the essential curriculum that forms the core of any public policy and administration program, but they also include substantial original content focused on a more comprehensive consideration of social justice issues, public law, administrative law, public sector ethics, and human rights.

Students move through three conceptual modules, with 9 credits in each:

public management and finance
law, administration and ethics
public policy and analysis

Each module must be completed in its entirety. The last module provides students with the option of completing a research paper or a public policy issue and development course.

Students normally progress as a cohort. The specific order in which courses are taught may vary from year to year. However, students must complete the Research Methods and Information Systems and Program Evaluation and Public Policy Analysis courses in Module 3 before embarking on the Major Research Paper.

Module 1: Public Management and Finance (9 credits)
The public management and finance module emphasizes the skills, knowledge, and behaviours that are essential to an effective lower-middle level public sector manager. These include a firm understanding of the basics of public administration, as well as effective change management, leadership, human resources management, public finance, and accountability mechanisms.

Students must successfully complete the following courses:
Public Policy, Administration & Law 6000 3.0: Public Management;
Public Policy, Administration & Law 6010 3.0: Leadership and Human Resources Management; and,
Public Policy, Administration & Law 6020 3.0: Public Finance and Accounting.

Module 2: Law and Ethics (9 credits)
The law and ethics module is designed to provide students with the tools to deal competently with legal and ethical matters in public affairs.

Students must successfully complete the following courses:
Public Policy, Administration & Law 6100 3.0: Canadian Constitutional Law;
Public Policy, Administration & Law 6120 3.0: Administrative Law and Ethics: Principles and Practices in the Policy-Making Context; and,
Public Policy, Administration & Law 6130 3.0: Equity, Policy, Law and Planning.

Module 3: Public Policy and Analysis (9 credits)
This module is designed to provide students with a firm understanding of the skills of program evaluation, and with relevant analytical tools regarding public policy development and the public policy cycle.

Students must successfully complete the following courses:
Public Policy, Administration & Law 6200 3.0: Research Methods and Information Systems;
Public Policy, Administration & Law 6210 3.0: Program Evaluation and Public Policy Analysis;
and one of the following two courses:
Public Policy, Administration & Law 6230 3.0: Topics in Public Policy; OR
Public Policy, Administration & Law 6250 3.0: Major Research Paper.

The MPPAL program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall term.

The expected degree completion time for full-time master’s students is 3 terms; part-time students are expected to complete within 6 terms. For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 3 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 3 terms of full-time study. All requirements for a master’s degree must be fulfilled within 12 terms (4 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time master’s student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

Nursing

Alice — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:31 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
Health, Nursing & Environmental Studies Building, Office 301A	gradnurs@yorku.ca	yorku.ca/gradstudies/nursing/

91��ɫ’s Graduate Program in Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MScN), a MScN– Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. The program’s concentration on theory, research, innovation in nursing practice (clinical practice, leadership and education) and student focused learning allows students to become excellent nursing and health science researchers and academics, nursing and health care leaders, and advanced practice nurse clinicians and nursing educators.

Admission Requirements

MScN

MScN - PHCNP

PhD

Master of Science in Nursing Program

Students have the option of pursuing a course-based or thesis-based MScN. The MScN program can be completed through full-time or part-time study.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are admitted under the general regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The congruence of the applicant’s scholarly interests with the MScN program and faculty research interests are an important consideration for admission.

The admission requirements are as follows:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited university program or the equivalent;
“B” average (70%) in the last two years of study in the undergraduate program;
registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility for registration; and,
member of Canadian Nurses Association, and carrying liability protection with, the Canadian Nurses Protective Society.

Meeting these minimal requirements does not ensure admission.

Applicants are asked to consult the application material provided by the Graduate Admissions Office for deadlines. For further information, contact Graduate Admissions Office, 91��ɫ, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada; (416) 736-5000; .

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Field

This field, offered by the Graduate Program in Nursing, is part of the Council of Ontario Universities Programs in Nursing, a provincial consortium of nine university partners. The primary health care nurse practitioner field builds on 91��ɫ’s success in the delivery of graduate nursing education within the School of Nursing as well as the depth of faculty members’ expertise in the area of primary health care. This field prepares advanced practice nurses at a graduate level with comprehensive expertise in primary health care and human science nursing. The field’s role is built on the World Health Organization’s vision for achieving health for all globally. Principles of primary health care in nursing practice include accessibility to health care; use of appropriate technology; emphasis on health promotion; community participation and empowerment; and intersectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration (International Conference on Primary Health Care, 1978). This field focuses on the provision of nursing services across the spectrum of health care, from first level contact with the health care system in public health, primary care settings, street and outreach programs, and treatment and rehabilitative services. Students generally complete the core courses in 91��ɫ’s Master of Science in Nursing program and then complete course work specific for the field.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are admitted under the general regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The admission requirements for the primary health care nurse practitioner field are:

registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (or equivalent such as a Bachelor of Nursing degree) from an accredited university program;
“B” average;
member of Canadian Nurses Association, and carrying liability protection with, the Canadian Nurses Protective Society or Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario; and,
evidence of the equivalent of a minimum of two years of full-time nursing practice (3640 hours) within the past five years.

Doctor of Philosophy Program

The PhD Program prepares nurse scholars and leaders to conduct independent research and assume leadership in settings including academia, research centres, healthcare settings and government. Students in the four year full-time Nursing PhD program develop the advanced knowledge and skills needed to respond to current and projected demographic and health changes in Canadian and global society. The curriculum demands depth of nursing knowledge in a substantive area, high quality independent research, and embraces and supports philosophical pluralism and multiple theoretical perspectives in the advancement of nursing science and health care. The doctoral program fosters the development of new knowledge and innovations focused on the following three areas of scholarship:

Health for persons and communities: This area of scholarship focuses on developing knowledge that informs the promotion and positive transformation of health across the lifespan (i.e., children, youth, adults, and older adults) at the individual, group, community, and global level.

Healthcare services and systems: This area of scholarship aims at transforming healthcare services and systems through research, leadership, policy development, and organizational change, in order to enhance health, quality of life and system accessibility, efficiency and effectiveness.

Education in nursing: This area of scholarship aims to expand knowledge on high quality undergraduate, graduate and continuing nursing education through research, transformative and caring pedagogies and other innovations in teaching-learning approaches and practices to support the development and sustentation of excellence in nursing practice.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are admitted under the general regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The admission requirements are as follows:

Master’s of Science in Nursing (MScN/MSc Nursing) degree from an accredited university program with a minimum grade point average of B+ calculated over the courses of the program; will also consider: students with Master’s in Nursing (MN) with a minimum grade point average of B+ and substantial research experience or equivalent; and, registered nurses with a master’s degree in another discipline with a minimum grade point average of B+ and substantial research (or equivalent) and nursing experience;
satisfactory letters of reference, including: a) an academic reference from a faculty member who taught the applicant at the graduate level; b) a reference from a direct workplace supervisor of the applicant within the past 5 years; and c) a nurse in a leadership position who can speak to the applicant’s actual and potential contributions in the profession of nursing; and,
a statement of academic, research, and professional plans that is clearly stated, logically developed, and congruent with the PhD program.

The applicant will have identified a member of the PhD program faculty who agrees to be the dissertation supervisor. Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not recently studied for at least one complete year at a post-secondary institution where English is the official language of instruction, are required to obtain satisfactory results in an English language proficiency test, as part of the application process.

Meeting these minimal requirements does not ensure admission.

Note: Students licensed to practice nursing in a foreign jurisdiction are considered on an individual basis.

Degree Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing Program

Candidates for the Master of Science in Nursing degree must fulfill the following requirements specified for the coursework-based and thesis options, as follows:

Master of Science in Nursing Degree by Thesis	Master of Science in Nursing Degree by Coursework
1. Core courses a) Nursing 5100 3.0: Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science b) Nursing 5200 3.0: Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing c) Nursing 5300 3.0: Quantitative Research Methods in Nursing Science d) Nursing 5400 3.0: Advanced Nursing Practicum e) Nursing 5700 3.0: Applied Intermediate Statistics in Nursing OR Nursing 5750 3.0: Interpretation & Data Analysis Students are required to obtain at least a B grade in core courses in order to progress in the program. If students are not successful in earning at least a B after two attempts in a core course they will be exited from the program. 2. Electives ONE half-course (3.0 credits) at the graduate level in the Graduate Program in Nursing 3. Thesis Nursing 6100 0.0: Thesis. 4. Colloquium The non-credit colloquium course, Nursing 6300 0.0 Expressions of Nursing Scholarship, is compulsory for all MScN thesis candidates and is taken concurrently with Nursing 6100 0.0 Thesis.	1. Core courses a) Nursing 5100 3.0: Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science b) Nursing 5200 3.0: Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing c) Nursing 5300 3.0: Quantitative Research methods in Nursing Science d) Nursing 5400 3.0: Advanced Nursing Practicum e) Nursing 5500 3.0: Nursing Research Development and Knowledge Mobilization f) Nursing 5700 3.0: Applied Intermediate Statistics in Nursing OR Nursing 5750 3.0: Interpretation & Data Analysis Students are required to obtain at least a B grade in core courses in order to progress in the program. If students are not successful in earning at least a B after two attempts in a core course they will be exited from the program. 2. Electives Three half-courses (three 3.0 credit courses) at the graduate level of which at least two are in the Graduate Program in Nursing.
Program Entry The MScN program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall term.	Program Entry The MScN program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall term.
Program Length The expected degree completion time for full-time master’s students is 5 terms. Students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 5 terms of full-time study. All requirements for a master’s degree must be fulfilled within 12 terms (4 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time master’s student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.	Program Length The expected degree completion time for full-time master’s students is 5 terms. Students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 5 terms of full-time study. All requirements for a master’s degree must be fulfilled within 12 terms (4 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time master’s student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Field

Students enrolled in this field must successfully complete the following four courses (12 core credits) from the Graduate Program in Nursing:
Nursing 5100 3.0: Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science;
Nursing 5200 3.0: Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing Science;
Nursing 5300 3.0: Quantitative Research Methods in Nursing Science; and,
Nursing 5700 3.0: Applied Intermediate Statistics in Nursing OR Nursing 5750 3.0: Interpretation & Data Analysis.

In addition, students must successfully complete one of the following options:

1. Nursing 5880 0.0: Nurse Practitioner Research Development and Knowledge Mobilization
The practice-based Research Proposal provides the opportunity for a critical and analytic reflection on a topic/issue/problem related to the student’s practicum experience. This advanced research course builds on research methodologies and theoretical inquiry to facilitate students’ exploration, analysis, synthesis, and discussion of research questions and proposal development. Emphasis is on addressing a practice-based question using research.

OR,

2. Major Research Proposal option (under exceptional circumstances)
Students enrolled in the primary health care nurse practitioner field who choose to complete the major research paper option take the following courses in lieu of Nursing 5880 0.0:
Nursing 6200 0.0: Major Research Project; and,
Nursing 6300 0.0: Expressions of Nursing Scholarship, the non-credit colloquium course.

The above requirements are generally completed prior to beginning the seven primary health care nurse practitioner courses as follows. Coinciding with the conclusion of the field courses and simultaneous with their final integrative practicum (Nursing 5870 6.0), students take Nursing 5880 0.0: Nurse Practitioner Research Development and Knowledge Mobilization. This non-credit course provides students with the opportunity for a critical and analytic reflection on a topic/issue/problem related to the student’s practicum experience. Students are supervised in the preparation of a research proposal by graduate faculty members in the program.

Students are required to obtain at least a B grade in core courses in order to progress in the program. If students are not successful in earning at least a B after two attempts in a core course they will be exited from the program.

Students must also successfully complete seven graduate core nurse practitioner courses offered through the Council of Ontario Universities Programs in Nursing consortium:
Nursing 5810 3.0: Pathophysiology for Nurse Practitioners;
Nursing 5820 3.0: PHCNP Roles and Responsibilities;
Nursing 5830 3.0: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis I;
Nursing 5840 3.0: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis II;
Nursing 5850 3.0: Therapeutics in Primary Health Care I;
Nursing 5860 3.0: Therapeutics in Primary Health Care II; and,
Nursing 5870 6.0: Integrative Practicum in Primary Health Care.

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners field students are required to obtain at least a “B” grade in all generic core courses in order to progress in the program. If students are not successful in earning at least a “B” after two attempts in a core course they will be exited from the program. In order to be eligible to continue in and graduate from the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners field, students must receive a grade of at least “B” in each of the seven core nurse practitioner courses offered through the Council of Ontario Universities Programs in Nursing consortium listed above. Students may repeat one of the courses listed above once in order to achieve a grade of “B.”

Program Entry

The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner field MScN program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length

The expected degree completion time for Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner field master’s students is 6 terms for full-time students and 9 terms for part-time students. For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 6 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 6 terms of full-time study. All requirements for a master’s degree must be fulfilled within 12 terms (4 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time master’s student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

Doctor of Philosophy Program

Candidates for the PhD in Nursing degree must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Core course
Nursing 7000 6.0: Philosophical Foundations of Contemporary Nursing Science;
Nursing 7005 6.0: Research Approaches in Nursing Science;
Nursing 7015 0.0: Doctoral Seminar I; and,
Nursing 7020 0.0: Doctoral Seminar II.

2. Electives
Two half courses (two 3.0 credit courses) at the graduate level.

3. Comprehensive Examination and Dissertation Proposal Defence
This examination must be completed within the first 28 months of starting the PhD program.

The PhD comprehensive examination and dissertation proposal defence is a milestone event in students’ PhD education. Students are expected to demonstrate their ability to defend the rationale, theoretical conceptualization, method, and implications of the proposed doctoral dissertation research orally and in writing. In addition, students must write one publishable scholarly paper in a related cognate area and defend it both orally and in writing. Both the scholarly paper and the research proposal must each be 15 to 20 pages, double-spaced. The purpose of the examination is to determine if students have sufficient mastery of their chosen areas of expertise, including the ability and preparedness to independently conduct original research and to write for scholarly publication, in order to continue to progress in the graduate program.

4. Dissertation
The dissertation (Nursing 7100 0.0: Dissertation) normally takes four to six terms (two calendar years) to complete. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, design, and independently conduct original research for the generation of new knowledge; identify the implications of the knowledge produced; and articulate a plan for knowledge dissemination and mobilization. The coursework and dissertation proposal examination prepare students to successfully conduct independent inquiry. Recognizing the diversity of knowledge, inquiry, and practices in the program areas of focus (health for persons and community, healthcare services and systems, and education in nursing), students in consultation with their supervisor and supervisory committee are able to present the written report on their research as either a standard dissertation or as three papers of publication quality. The dissertation, or equivalent papers, and oral examination provide the means for a summative evaluation of students’ doctoral research. Students are required to demonstrate that they have met all doctoral degree level expectations with respect to depth and breadth of knowledge, research and scholarship, application of knowledge, awareness of limits of knowledge, professional capacity and autonomy, and communication skills.

Program Entry

The PhD program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length

The length of time required to complete the PhD is normally four years (12 terms). Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a doctoral degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

Philosophy

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About us
Admission Requirements
Degree and Diploma Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
Ross Building, S418	lidiya@yorku.ca	yorku.ca/gradstudies/philosophy/

One of the outstanding features of the Graduate Program in Philosophy is its inclusion of philosophers who draw on a wide range of philosophical resources, both historical and contemporary, both empirical and a priori, and who are engaged in ongoing discourse with one another. The atmosphere is intellectually exciting and collegial. In keeping with 91��ɫ’s commitment to interdisciplinarity, the program follows a pattern of encouraging multiple intellectual cultures to cooperate in the project of comparing and integrating different theoretical approaches. Though a large program, research is focused in the following four fields:

ethics, political philosophy, and philosophy of law;
philosophy of cognitive science, mind and language;
history of nineteenth and twentieth century philosophy; and,
philosophy of science and epistemology.

Admission Requirements

MA

PhD

JD/MA

Diploma

Master of Arts Program

Graduates with an honours degree in philosophy, or its equivalent with at least a B+ average in the last two years of study may be admitted as candidates for the MA degree.

It is recommended that students applying to the program have studied some logic and have some background in the history of philosophy.

Doctor of Philosophy Program

Graduates with a master’s degree in philosophy with at least B+ average may be admitted as candidates for the PhD degree.

Combined Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Arts in Philosophy

The joint Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Philosophy program, offered by Osgoode Hall Law School and the Graduate Program in Philosophy, provides students with the opportunity to develop skills and acquire knowledge at the many intersections of law and philosophy. It is the only program of its kind in Canada, and draws on Osgoode’s existing strength in legal theory and Philosophy’s recognized strength in moral, political, and legal philosophy. The program is ideal for students who wish to pursue either further postgraduate study and ultimately an academic career, or opportunities in a variety of careers in legal practice.

Admission Requirements

Students must apply, meet the admission requirements, and be admitted separately to both the JD and MA programs, indicating their interest in the dual program.

Students normally apply to both programs in the same year, before starting either program. Alternatively, students registered and enrolled in the JD program may apply to the combined program in the first year of JD studies, by applying and being admitted to the Graduate Program in Philosophy. This second option is possible only during the first year of JD studies and in accordance with the admission deadlines for the master’s in Philosophy.

Graduate Diploma in Value Theory & Applied Ethics

This program of study allows students to deepen their knowledge and skill of value theory and its application to real ethical problems.
To enter this program, students must first be admitted to a regular graduate program. The diploma is awarded concurrently with the master’s or doctoral degree for which the student is registered. For more information, including all diploma requirements, please contact the Graduate Program Assistant.

Degree and Diploma Requirements

Master of Arts Program

Master’s candidates must choose one of the following options:

MA by Coursework and Comprehensive Examinations

Students must fulfil the following requirements:

a) Philosophy 5800 3.0: Core Theoretical Philosophy I,
Philosophy 5801 3.0: Core Theoretical Philosophy II,
Philosophy 5802 3.0: Core Practical Philosophy I and
Philosophy 5803 3.0: Core Practical Philosophy II; and,

b) The equivalent of two additional full courses, at least one of which is not integrated with an undergraduate course, with no more than one half-course a reading course, and with at least one half-course that focuses in depth on a single historically significant problem or philosopher.

MA by Coursework and Thesis

In exceptional cases, students who enter the MA program with a clearly formulated plan of study and supervision may choose, with the agreement of the Graduate Program Director and the proposed supervisor, to do their MA by thesis. Such students must fulfil the following requirements:

a) Philosophy 5800 3.0: Core Theoretical Philosophy I,
Philosophy 5802 3.0: Core Practical Philosophy I; and,

b) The equivalent of one full course, with no more than one half-course a reading course, and with at least one half-course that focuses in depth on a single historically significant problem or philosopher; and,

c) Philosophy Thesis which is to be based on original research and to be successfully defended at an oral examination. The length of the thesis would normally not exceed 25,000 words.

Program Entry

The MA program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length

Full-time master’s candidates are expected to complete degree requirements within twelve months (3 terms). Part-time master’s candidates are expected to complete degree requirements within twenty-four months (6 terms). For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 3 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 3 terms of full-time study. All requirements for a master’s degree must be fulfilled within 12 terms (4 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time master’s student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

Doctor of Philosophy Program

PhD candidates must successfully complete the following:

Course Requirements

Complete Philosophy 6800 6.0: First-Year Seminar and Philosophy 6850 6.0: PhD Research Seminar, plus another six half courses (or the equivalent), with no more than one full course equivalent a reading course and no more than one full course equivalent integrated with an undergraduate course. Philosophy 6800 6.0 must be taken in Year 1. The six half courses must normally be completed by the end of Year 2, and Philosophy 6850 6.0 by the end of Year 3, in order to remain in good standing in the program.

With the permission of the Graduate Program Director, students may take one half graduate course outside the program, either at 91��ɫ or elsewhere, and count it towards these course requirements.

Breadth Requirements

History Requirement
Include, among their courses, at least two half courses each of which focuses in depth on a single significant problem or philosopher, and covers different periods in the history of philosophy. Students who have taken such courses during their MA may place out of all or part of this requirement.

Area Requirement
Include, among their courses, at least two half courses in metaphysics and/or epistemology (understood as including philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and philosophy of science), and at least two half courses in ethics, political, social and/or legal philosophy.

Logical Requirement

Normally, by the end of the second year students must demonstrate to the logic examination committee a mastery of the semantic and syntactic elements of sentential and first-order predicate logic. This includes understanding validity, logical truth, and natural deduction derivations for both sentential and predicate logic. Mastery may be demonstrated by passing an exam in logic that is set by the logic examination committee, or by passing a graduate level course in logic, normally Philosophy 5460 3.0: Philosophical Logic, that assumes an introductory logic course as background. Students who fail to fulfill the logic requirement by the end of the second year will be withdrawn from the program.

Paper Examination

Submit two papers by the end of the first term of Year 3, to be examined by three anonymous examiners in the program. To pass the examination, at least two of the three examiners must pass both papers. A one-time-only option of revising and resubmitting both papers is available. Students must resubmit within 6 weeks of the original decision. The papers, which may be based upon previous term papers, will demonstrate the skills that are needed to successfully pursue advanced doctoral research. As they are to be written with a view to the norms and expectations of professional philosophical venues, such as peer-reviewed philosophy journals, they should include a carefully reasoned defence of a philosophical position, as well as demonstrate originality. One paper will be in the student’s primary area of research, and the other paper will be in a closely related (but not identical) area. The papers will normally be no more than 30 pages long, double spaced. Students who do not pass this exam after the second submission will be withdrawn from the program.

Dissertation Proposal

Submit a suitable dissertation proposal acceptable to the supervisory committee.

Proposal Defence and Literature Examination

Successfully defend the dissertation proposal and pass an oral examination on literature relevant to the dissertation topic. The list of literature will be compiled jointly by the supervisor and the student after the supervisory relationship is formed and before the proposal is written. The examiners will consist of the student’s supervisory committee plus one outside examiner from the program.

This requirement must be met by the end of PhD 3 in order to remain in good standing in the program.

Dissertation

Write an acceptable dissertation embodying original research and defend it at an oral examination. It is recommended that candidates whose field of study necessitates a reading knowledge of a language other than English acquire sufficient knowledge of that language. Candidates may be asked to demonstrate their proficiency to the examining committee.

Program Entry

The PhD program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length

Combined Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Arts in Philosophy

Students admitted to the combined program are expected to complete all requirements within four years of full-time study, including at least three terms registered as a full-time graduate student.

Coursework

In the first year, students are registered in law and must successfully complete the following mandatory courses, in the first term:
Ethical Lawyering in a Global Community; Legal Process I; State and Citizen: Canadian Public and Constitutional Law; Torts; Contracts; and Criminal Law;
and in the second term:
Ethical Lawyering in a Global Community; Legal Process II; State and Citizen: Canadian Public and Constitutional Law; and Property Law and, the following elective course, in the second term: Perspective Option (from among options offered by Osgoode).

In the third and fourth years, in addition to completing a major research paper co-supervised by faculty members from the Graduate Program in Philosophy and Osgoode Hall Law School, students are required to successfully complete at least 13 credits of upper year JD courses in each of the fall and winter terms.

Major Research Paper

In the second year, students must successfully complete 18 credits in coursework in philosophy at the graduate level including Philosophy 5800 3.0: Core Theoretical Philosophy I and Philosophy 5802 3.0: Core Practical Philosophy I. During this year students also begin work on their major research paper, by settling on a general topic and choosing their co-supervisors with the assistance of the program’s co-directors.

Possible major research paper topics include but are not restricted to: evidence and epistemology, responsibility and tort, moral theory and criminal law/procedure, punishment, political theory and constitutional law, international law, legal reasoning, general jurisprudence, human rights, justice and procedure.

All course work for the MA must be completed during the MA year. The grading standards of the Faculty of Graduate Studies apply.

In Years 3 and 4, following the MA year, students return to Osgoode to complete the final two years of the JD but maintain status in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. In the event that a student decides not to return to Osgoode to complete the JD, the MA in philosophy may still be awarded upon successful completion of the requirements for that degree.

In addition to completing the major research paper, students are required during the final two years of the JD program to take one additional half course (3 credits) in philosophy at the graduate level. The major research paper counts for 6 credits towards the JD and the additional philosophy course counts for 3 credits toward the JD. That is, students in the combined program are allowed to count 9 credits towards the standard upper year JD requirement, in recognition of the major research paper and extra philosophy course they are required to complete during the final two years.

Graduate Diploma in Value Theory & Applied Ethics

Physics & Astronomy

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About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
Room 128, Petrie Science and Engineering Building	phas@yorku.ca	yorku.ca/science/physics/graduate/

In the Department of Physics & Astronomy, research is conducted in the general areas of astronomy and astrophysics, atomic, molecular and optical physics; biological physics; chemical and condensed matter physics; earth, atmosphere, space science and engineering; and high energy and particle physics. This research forms a major part of the Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy, which is structured to permit students to select either a specialized research-oriented activity within the areas of Physics and Astronomy listed above, or to choose a more interdisciplinary program in collaboration with industry or the interdisciplinary centres at 91��ɫ in fields such as atmospheric chemistry, mass spectrometry and vision research. The Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy is located in the Petrie Science & Engineering Building. Major specialized research equipment, computing facilities and comprehensive technical support services are located in the building. The science library and further computing facilities are located in an adjacent building.

Application Procedure

Applications are accepted at any time but first consideration is made for files completed by the deadlines published online at
; applications are available online. Prospective students may also request a hard copy application form from: Graduate Program Director of Physics & Astronomy, 91��ɫ, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada, , gradphas@yorku.ca.

Completed application forms, letters of recommendation from referees, and up-to-date transcripts are reviewed by the Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy and admissions are made to the program on a competitive basis.

Admission Requirements

MSc

PhD

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics or an honours degree in physics or astronomy, or an equivalent degree, from a recognized university with at least B+ standing, may be admitted as candidates for the MSc degree.

Qualifying Year

Graduates in pure or applied science without the appropriate background in honours level physics and with at least B+ standing from a recognized university may register as a Special Student at the undergraduate level during a makeup year to raise their level to the minimum admission level required of candidates for the MSc degree.
Note: Successful completion of studies as a Special Student at the undergraduate level does not guarantee admission to the graduate
program.

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics or an honours BSc degree in physics or astronomy, or an equivalent degree, from a recognized university with at least B+ standing may be considered for admission to a program leading to the PhD degree.
However, such graduates must first register as candidates for the MSc degree and are required, before entering the doctoral program, to demonstrate capability in several core areas of the Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy. These areas depend on the research area of the student. If their progress is satisfactory, they may be transferred after one year into the PhD program and advance in status to candidates (PhD I) for the PhD degree on the recommendation of their supervisory committee and the Graduate Program Director.

Graduates with a Master’s degree in physics, astronomy or engineering physics from a recognized university may be admitted as candidates (PhD I) for the PhD degree.

Degree Requirements

MSc

PhD

MSc

Candidates for the MSc degree by thesis in either the Physics or Astronomy and Astrophysics Stream must fulfil the following requirements:

Courses

a) All entering students plan a research program with their supervisor at the start of their degree studies. Progress in research is monitored by the supervisory committee through meetings with the student and by a progress report consisting of a written paper and an oral presentation each year. In the event of failure to achieve satisfactory progress the student will normally be required to withdraw from the program. Satisfactory progress in research results in credit for Physics & Astronomy 6001 3.0: MSc Research Evaluation.

b) In addition to the Research Evaluation, candidates must successfully complete a minimum of 9 course credits, or equivalent. Courses must be selected in consultation with the candidate’s supervisor.

Courses must include:

Physics Stream
One half-course (3 course credits) chosen from:
Physics & Astronomy 5000 3.0: Quantum Mechanics I, and,
Physics & Astronomy 5020 3.0: Electromagnetism.

To complete course requirements, candidates must select an additional 3 course credits from the Graduate Program in Physics &
Astronomy. The remaining 3 course credits may be selected from the Graduate Programs in Physics & Astronomy or other science-related graduate programs. At least 6 course credits must be from courses not integrated with an undergraduate course.

Astronomy and Astrophysics Stream
Physics & Astronomy 5090 3.0: Stars and Nebulae or its equivalent and one half-course chosen from among:
Physics & Astronomy 5000 3.0: Quantum Mechanics; Physics & Astronomy 5020 3.0: Electromagnetism; Physics & Astronomy
5030 3.0: Statistical Mechanics; Physics & Astronomy 5120 3.0: Gas and Fluid Dynamics; and, Physics & Astronomy 5230 3.0: General Relativity.

To complete course requirements, candidates must select an additional 3 course credits from the Graduate Programs in Physics & Astronomy or other science-related graduate programs. However, any candidate who lacks background in observational and/or
theoretical methods of astronomy should consider taking Physics & Astronomy 5390 3.0: Astronomical Techniques.

Thesis and Oral Examination

Candidates must conduct research under the general direction of a supervisor and supervisory committee and describe it in an appropriate thesis. The research and thesis should demonstrate the candidate’s research ability in the area of investigation, and should normally be of such a standard as to warrant publication in the scientific literature. After the formal submission of the thesis, an oral examination, centred on the thesis research, is held. Prior to the oral examination each candidate delivers a formal public lecture describing his/her research work.

Candidates for the MSc degree by project in either the Physics or Astronomy and Astrophysics Stream must fulfill the following requirements:

Courses

a) All entering students plan a research program with their supervisor at the start of their degree studies. Progress in research is monitored by the supervisory committee through meetings with the student and by a progress report consisting of a written paper and an oral presentation each year. In the event of failure to achieve satisfactory progress the student will normally be required to withdraw from the program. Satisfactory progress in research results in credit for Physics & Astronomy 6001 3.0: MSc Research Evaluation.

b) In addition to the Research Evaluation, candidates must successfully complete 15 course credits. Courses must be selected in consultation with the candidate’s supervisor.

Courses must include:

Physics Stream
Physics & Astronomy 5000 3.0: Quantum Mechanics I and Physics & Astronomy 5020 3.0: Electromagnetism.

Astronomy and Astrophysics Stream
Physics & Astronomy 5090 3.0: Stars and Nebulae or its equivalent and one half-course chosen from among:
Physics & Astronomy 5000 3.0: Quantum Mechanics; Physics & Astronomy 5020 3.0: Electromagnetism; Physics & Astronomy 5030 3.0: Statistical Mechanics; Physics & Astronomy 5120 3.0: Gas and Fluid Dynamics; and, Physics & Astronomy 5230 3.0: General Relativity.

To complete the remaining course requirements, candidates must select at least 3 course credits from the Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy, and another 6 course credits may be selected from the Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy or other science-related graduate programs. Any candidate who lacks background in observational and/or theoretical methods of astronomy should consider taking Physics & Astronomy 5390 3.0 Astronomical Techniques. At least 7.5 course credits must be from courses not integrated with an undergraduate course.

Research Project

Candidates must conduct research under the general direction of a supervisor and supervisory committee and describe it in a written report. The research and report should demonstrate the candidate’s research ability in the area of investigation.

Candidates must successfully complete 24 course credits, including a minimum of 9 course credits per academic year. The progress of each coursework MSc student will be reviewed annually by the Executive Committee of the graduate program. In the event of failure to achieve satisfactory progress, the student will lose full-time status in the program.

Courses must include:

Physics & Astronomy 5000 3.0: Quantum Mechanics I and
Physics & Astronomy 5020 3.0: Electromagnetism.

To complete course requirements, candidates must select half of the remaining course credits from the Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy, and the remaining course credits may be selected from the Graduate Programs in Physics & Astronomy or other science-related graduate programs. At least 9 course credits must be from courses not integrated with an undergraduate course.

The MSc program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall, winter or summer term.

The expected degree completion time for full-time master’s students is 6 terms. For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 3 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 3 terms of full-time study. All requirements for a master’s degree must be fulfilled within 6 terms for a full-time master’s student or 12 terms for a part-time master’s student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

PhD

Candidates for the PhD degree in either the Physics or Astronomy and Astrophysics Stream must fulfil the following requirements:

b) In addition to the Research Evaluation, candidates must successfully complete a minimum of 3 credits, for a total of 18 credits beyond the BSc. Additional credits may be required, at the discretion of the Graduate Program Director or the supervisory committee. Courses must be selected in consultation with the student’s supervisor and based upon the area of research specialization.

Candidates must take the following courses if they have not already done so:

Physics Stream
Physics & Astronomy 5000 3.0: Quantum Mechanics I, and,
Physics & Astronomy 5020 3.0: Electromagnetism.

Astronomy and Astrophysics Stream
Physics & Astronomy 5090 3.0: Stars and Nebulae or its equivalent; and one course chosen from among:
Physics & Astronomy 5000 3.0: Quantum Mechanics; Physics & Astronomy 5020 3.0: Electromagnetism; Physics & Astronomy 5030 3.0: Statistical Mechanics; Physics & Astronomy 5120 3.0: Gas and Fluid Dynamics; and, Physics & Astronomy 5230 3.0: General Relativity.

Any candidate who lacks background in observational and/or theoretical methods of astronomy should consider taking Physics & Astronomy 5390 3.0: Astronomical Techniques.

To complete the 18-credit post-BSc course requirement, candidates must select half of the remaining credits from the Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy. Remaining credits may be selected from the Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy or other science-related graduate programs. At least 12 of the 18 credits must be from courses not integrated with an undergraduate course.

Candidates must successfully complete a significant piece of research, under the general direction of a supervisor and a supervisory committee, and describe it in an appropriate dissertation. The research must be of such a standard that it would be acceptable for publication in the scientific literature. After the formal submission of the dissertation, an oral examination, centred on the dissertation-research is held. Prior to the oral examination each candidate delivers a formal public lecture on his/her research work.

The PhD program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall, winter or summer term.

The expected degree completion time for a full-time Doctor of Philosophy student is 12 terms. Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a doctoral degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

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Philosophy

Admission Requirements

Master of Arts Program

Doctor of Philosophy Program

Combined Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Arts in Philosophy

Admission Requirements

Graduate Diploma in Value Theory & Applied Ethics

Degree and Diploma Requirements

Master of Arts Program

Doctor of Philosophy Program