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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.

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Mechanical Engineering

vinish — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:25 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
4th Floor, Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence	mech_gpa@lassonde.yorku.ca

The Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering provides course- and research-based training to graduate students leading to acquisition of the degrees of Master of Applied Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering. The program is focused on nurturing excellence in learning and professional development for graduate students. It aims not only to advance students’ knowledge and expertise beyond Bachelor’s level in the field of Mechanical Engineering, but also to enable and foster their independent research skills, creative activities and entrepreneurship skills. In addition to the focus placed on original research, students are provided with opportunities for professional development through engagement in complementary education and training in areas such as law, business, ethics, technical writing and communication.

Graduate students play a central role in the success of research projects and programs led by faculty members at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. They are responsible for conducting cutting edge research in core (thermo-fluids, mechanics, design and control/measurement, and manufacturing) and interdisciplinary (sustainable energy systems, dynamics and control of electromechanical systems, advanced manufacturing and materials, and micro-systems and bio-systems) areas of mechanical engineering. The research outcomes and findings achieved through the graduate program are of utmost significance for various key industrial sectors such as medical devices, automotive, aerospace, electronics packaging, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, energy production and usage, mechanics of human body and living organisms, mechatronics, nanotechnology, robotics, microsystems, sustainable building systems, control and industrial simulators, and rehabilitation technology. Graduates from the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering can expect to pursue careers in any of the above areas as well as related research and development, certification, inspection, maintenance, implementation and life-cycle management functions. Moreover, they may be excellent champions in creating new ventures by translating their own research into commercialized products and services.

Admission Requirements

MASc

PhD

Students enrolled at this level pursue a Master of Applied Science degree in the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering at 91��ɫ.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a relevant engineering (e.g., mechanical engineering, material engineering, or electrical engineering) or sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, or biology) program. The minimum admission requirement for the MASc program is listed in the table below:

Applicant’s Past Degree	MASc
Past Degree in Engineering:	B in each of the past two years of undergraduate studies
Past Degree in Non-Engineering:	B+ in each of the past two years of undergraduate studies

Applicants must provide in their application package all of their undergraduate degree transcripts, a curriculum vitae, a cover letter elaborating their professional goals and motivations for pursuing graduate studies, and two confidential letters of recommendation.

Applicants who have not completed four full years of studies at the secondary-school level or university level in a country where English is a primary language or where English is the primary language of instruction must demonstrate their language proficiency in English. Accepted tests include Test of English as a Foreign Language, International English Language Testing System, and 91��ɫ English Language Test. A minimum of 6.5 International English Language Testing System score or 79-80 Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based (550 paper-based) English Test score is considered satisfactory. More detailed scores can be found at .

Students enrolled at this level pursue a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree equivalent to the Mechanical Engineering MASc degree at 91��ɫ, conferred by a relevant engineering (e.g., mechanical engineering, material engineering, or electrical engineering) or sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, or biology) program. The minimum admission requirement for the PhD program in the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering is listed in the table that follows:

Applicant’s Past Degree	PhD	Direct PhD
Past Degree in Engineering:	B+ in each of the past two years of graduate studies	A- in each of the past two years of undergraduate studies
Past Degree in Non-Engineering:	A- in each of the past two years of graduate studies	A in each of the past two years of undergraduate studies

Applicants must provide in their application package all of their undergraduate and master’s degree transcripts, a curriculum vitae, a cover letter elaborating their research interests and motivations for pursuing PhD studies, and two confidential letters of recommendation.

For applicants who have not completed four full years of studies at the secondary-school level or university level in a country where English is a primary language or where English is the primary language of instruction, they must demonstrate their language proficiency in English. Accepted tests include Test of English as a Foreign Language, International English Language Testing System, and 91��ɫ English Language Test. A minimum of 6.5 International English Language Testing System score or 79-80 Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet based (550 paper-based) English Test score is considered satisfactory.

Degree Requirements

MASc

PhD

MASc Degree by Thesis

Students must identify academic supervisors (faculty members from the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering) when they enrol in the program. All students are required to plan and conduct their course- and research-related activities under the direct guidance of their supervisors. Candidates for the MASc degree must fulfill the following requirements:

Students are required to complete their coursework requirements according to the table below and in consultation with their supervisor(s) and the graduate program director.

Required Course Type	Number of half-credit (3.0) courses
Core	3 (with at least 1 from Mechanical Engineering fundamental courses)
Complementary* or Reading or Outside Mechanical Engineering	Only 1 out of 3 core courses may be from this group
Other mandatory	Engineering 6000 0.0: Engineering Ethics in term 1. Mechanical Engineering 6000 0.0: Graduate Seminar every year. Mechanical Engineering 9001 0.0: MSc Thesis** every year.

* See the Complementary Education and Training section below.
** Applies to full-time students only.

MASc students are required to become involved in research activities immediately upon registration in the Mechanical Engineering program and under the general direction of their supervisors. They must be registered for non-credit Mechanical Engineering 9001 0.0: MASc Thesis course. Students are required to submit a progress report to their supervisory committee in compliance with the requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The progress report documents courses taken, teaching assistant duties, knowledge dissemination through publications and presentations and supervisory committee’s direct feedback on the overall performance of the graduate student. If the performance of the student in research is deemed unsatisfactory by the supervisory committee, they may be asked to withdraw from the program immediately. If recommended to continue, students are obliged to conduct and conclude their research and to submit a written thesis to their supervisory committee at the end of their degree period. The thesis should clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to conduct independent research and creative activities with guidance, resulting in contributions to the body of knowledge in the area of investigation. The research undertaken and the thesis should be defended by the student in an oral examination session, according to the Faculty of Graduate Studies regulations. The examination committee members are selected and the defence is conducted based on regulations set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

The Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering uniquely engages graduate students in important complementary education and training in areas such as teaching/mentoring, engineering pedagogy, technology transfer, entrepreneurship and commercialization, legal aspects and governance, communications, as well as ethical, societal and safety obligations. This engagement is enabled by complementary studies coursework as well as an atmosphere that encourages students’ outreach and extracurricular activities. Complementary education and training results in the diversification of knowledge and experience beyond the immediate research field as well as the acquisition of qualities and transferable skills required for employment and professional development.

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

For master’s students, the expected degree completion time is 6 terms (two years) on a full-time enrolment basis. For those master’s students who complete degree requirements earlier than 6 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of four (4) 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, including the requirement of continuous registration.

PhD

Students must identify academic supervisors (faculty members from the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering) when they enrol in the program. All students are required to plan and conduct their course- and research-related activities under the direct guidance of their supervisors. Candidates for the PhD degree must fulfill the following requirements:

Students are required to complete their coursework requirements according to the table below and in consultation with their supervisor(s) and the graduate program director.

Required Course Type	PhD	Direct PhD
Core	3 (with at least 1 from Mechanical Engineering fundamental courses)	5 (with at least from 2 Mechanical Engineering fundamental courses)
*Complementary or Reading or Outside ME**	Only 1 out of 3 core courses may be from this group	Only 1 out of 5 core courses may be from this group
Other mandatory	Engineering 6000 0.0: Engineering Ethics in term 1. Mechanical Engineering 6000 0.0: Graduate Seminar** every year. Mechanical Engineering 9002 0.0: PhD dissertation every year.	Engineering 6000 0.0: Engineering Ethics in term 1. Mechanical Engineering 6000 0.0: Graduate Seminar every year. Mechanical Engineering 9002 0.0: PhD dissertation** every year.

* See the Complementary Education and Training section below.
** Applies to full-time students only

PhD students commence their research activities upon registration in the program and plan them in consultation with their supervisor at the start of their studies. They must register for the non-credit Mechanical Engineering 9002 0.0: PhD Dissertation course. A supervisory committee, recommended by the Graduate Program Director and approved by the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, must be formed no later than the end of the fourth term of study. This committee consists of the student’s supervisor and at least two other faculty members from the Faculty of Graduate Studies at 91��ɫ, one of whom must be from the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering.

Within the first 12 to 18 months of starting the graduate program, each PhD student must pass the PhD comprehensive examination. Direct entry PhD students must complete their comprehensive examination within 24 to 30 months of beginning the program. Students who are unable to meet the academic and research requirements for the PhD degree may have the option to be transferred to the MASc degree with appropriate course credits, as recommended by a committee comprised of the chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Graduate Program Director, and the Associate Dean Research & Graduate Studies, Lassonde School of Engineering or their representative.

The purpose of this comprehensive examination is two-fold: to assess the student’s fundamental knowledge in mechanical engineering and of the subject matter relevant to the dissertation; and to assess the student’s ability to conduct independent research of highest quality. The student must prepare a short report outlining their research work conducted, proposed research plan and timeline for completion of their degree requirements. The student must present this report in front of the doctoral comprehensive examination committee. This is an open presentation, typically 15-20 minutes, followed by a question and answer period from the audience attending the presentation part of the examination. The presentation is followed by a closed-door oral examination by the examination committee members. Typically, the first round of questions assesses the student’s fundamental knowledge in the discipline. The second and subsequent round of questions assesses the student’s understanding of the research topic.

PhD students are required to conduct research independently through defining, planning and solving of scientific problems to lead and advance knowledge in their field of specialization. Research outcomes should lead to creativity and competence at an international level and have the significance and standard level that can be disseminated in the form of scientific publications. The PhD student’s research progress is examined annually by meeting with their supervisory committee. Students are required to submit a progress report which documents courses taken, teaching assistant duties, knowledge dissemination through publications and presentations, and supervisor’s direct feedback on the student’s overall performance. If the annual performance of the student in research is deemed unsatisfactory by the supervisory committee, they may be asked to withdraw from the program immediately, even after successful completion of the PhD comprehensive examination. If recommended to continue, students are obliged to conduct and conclude their research and to submit a written dissertation to their supervisory committee at the end of their degree period. The dissertation must clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to conduct independent research and creative activities, resulting in contributions to the body of knowledge in the area of investigation.

The research undertaken and the dissertation must be defended by the student in an oral examination session. The examination committee members are selected and the defence session is conducted based on regulations set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

The Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering uniquely engages graduate students in important complementary education and training in areas such as teaching/mentoring, engineering pedagogy, technology transfer, entrepreneurship and commercialization, legal aspects and governance, communications, as well as ethical, societal and safety obligations. This engagement is enabled by complementary studies coursework, as well as an atmosphere that encourages students’ outreach and extracurricular activities. Complementary education and training results in the diversification of knowledge and experience beyond the immediate research field as well as the acquisition of qualities and transferable skills required for employment and professional development.

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

For doctoral students, the expected degree completion time is 12 terms (four years) on a full-time enrolment basis. For those doctoral students who complete degree requirements earlier than 12 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of nine (9) terms of full-time study. All requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy 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, including the requirement of continuous registration.

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Law (Osgoode Hall Law School)

vinish — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:25 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
2033 Ignat Kaneff Building	resGPA@osgoode.yorku.ca

Osgoode Hall Law School offers a PhD program and two distinct LLM programs. The PhD and research LLM programs are centred on a major written work and are normally done on a full-time basis, at least initially. The Osgoode Professional Development LLM program is primarily course-based; its programs focus on a variety of legal specializations, with most specializations done on a part-time basis and several available on a full-time basis.

Admission Requirements

LLM

PhD

Research Program

Master of Laws

To be eligible for admission to the LLM Program, candidates normally must possess an academic degree in law, having achieved a level of proficiency which, in the opinion of the Graduate Studies Committee, makes successful completion of graduate studies likely. Normally this will be at least the equivalent of a B average. Candidates must also possess the ability to work with legal materials in the English language. A very limited number of places are available to candidates with superior academic records, but without an academic degree in law, if the Graduate Studies Committee is satisfied that their previous studies have prepared them to undertake legal studies at a graduate level. Applicant admissions are recommended by the Law School for approval by the Faculty of Graduate Studies at 91��ɫ.

Doctor of Philosophy

To be eligible for admission to the PhD Program, candidates normally must possess an academic degree in law, having achieved a level of proficiency which, in the opinion of the Graduate Studies Committee, makes successful completion of graduate studies likely. Normally this will be at least the equivalent of a high B average. Candidates must also possess the ability to work with legal materials in the English language. Normally, an LLM is a precondition to admission, but exceptional candidates may be admitted directly to the PhD from the JD or its equivalent. A very limited number of places are available to candidates with superior academic records, but without an academic degree in law, who have completed a graduate degree in another discipline and whose studies are related to law. Applicant admissions are recommended by the Law School for approval by the Faculty of Graduate Studies at 91��ɫ.

Degree Requirements

Master of Laws

Candidates for the LLM degree by thesis must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Successfully complete at least nine credits in course work, including Law 6610 3.0: Graduate Seminar, and one three credit Study Group on themes that, in any given year, include law and social justice, law in global context, theoretical perspectives on law, law and regulation, and law and economics (Law 6131 3.0, Law 6135 3.0, Law 6139 3.0, Law 6151 3.0 or Law 6155 3.0). Students entering without an LLB are normally required to take at least one additional course as determined by the Graduate Program Director of Law in consultation with the student’s supervisor.

2. In addition to the foregoing coursework, candidates must then, guided by a two-person supervisory committee, successfully complete a thesis of approximately 125 pages in length. Candidates are expected to defend the thesis by oral examination before a three-person examining committee.

Candidates for the LLM degree by major research paper must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Successfully complete at least 15 credits in course work, including Law 6610 3.0, Graduate Seminar, and one three credit Study Group on one of the themes listed above under LLM by Thesis (Law 6131 3.0, Law 6135 3.0, Law 6139 3.0, Law 6151 3.0 or Law 6155 3.0). Students entering without an LLB are normally required to take at least one additional course as determined by the Graduate Program Director of Law in consultation with the student’s supervisor.

2. In addition to the foregoing coursework, candidates must then successfully complete a major research paper, of approximately 65 pages in length, to be evaluated normally by two faculty members chosen by the Graduate Program Director of Law.

Law Major Research Paper. Upon completion of coursework, Master of Laws non-thesis candidates remain enrolled in the major research paper until completion of the program. No course credit.

Entry to the LLM program is fall term, on a full-time basis.

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

PhD

PhD students must take at least three courses, two of which are normally Law 6610 3.0: Graduate Seminar and Law 6611 3.0: Graduate Seminar II: Advanced Legal Research Methodologies, and the other an elective course. In addition, they must also participate in two Graduate Study Groups (see themes and course numbers listed above under LLM by Thesis). Participation in the study group is required in the first or second year of PhD studies and one year thereafter, provided PhD students are registered full-time.

Students entering the PhD program without an LLM normally must take at least four courses. In addition, they must participate in study groups on the same basis as described in the preceding paragraph. One of those courses must be the graduate seminar. Note that these are minimum requirements. Often it is in the student’s interest to take additional courses, and very occasionally students are required to do so.

In addition to the foregoing coursework, PhD candidates must then, guided by a three-person supervisory committee, submit an extended dissertation proposal (EDP), normally by the end of their second year (to wit, the end of term 6) and defend the EDP by the end of term 7; and a dissertation. The extended dissertation proposal of approximately 50-70 pages is then examined orally by the student’s committee. Except under circumstances requiring a delay, the examination and any required revisions must be completed before a student is allowed to register for term 8. In the case of circumstances requiring the delay of this submission and/or examination, the supervisor indicates an appropriate timeframe for completion. Following successful completion of the EDP, the dissertation, of approximately 300-350 pages in length, is produced. Candidates are expected to defend their dissertation by oral examination before, at minimum, a five-person examining committee.

Entry to the PhD program is fall term, on a full-time basis.

Normal degree completion time for full-time PhD students is 12 terms (4 years). Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms (the equivalent of two full years) of full-time registration. All requirements for a doctoral degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (the equivalent of six full 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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Language & Literacy Education

Alice — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:25 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Diploma Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
113 Winters College	GradProgram@edu.yorku.ca	yorku.ca/edu/students/language-and-literacy-education/

The Graduate Diploma in Language & Literacy Education invites students with an interest in language and literacy to explore what it means to develop citizens whose personal, economic, and intellectual lives are enhanced by advancing their skills in language and literacy.

Course thematics include:

oral language in classrooms
language and literacy in contexts
second language and multilingual education
language and literacy as practices
language and literacy for specific groups of learners (e.g., young children, special populations)
modalities and literacy
children’s literature
the processes of and teaching of reading and writing.

The graduate diploma is offered in two ways:

Concurrent (Option A): The requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Language & Literacy Education are completed concurrently with a master’s or doctoral degree. This is referred to as a “type 2” diploma.

Direct-entry (Option B): The Graduate Diploma in Language & Literacy Education can be completed as a stand-alone non-degree diploma. This is referred to as a “type 3” diploma.

Admission Requirements

Both concurrent (type 2) and direct-entry (type 3) graduate diploma candidates must apply to and be accepted as students in the Graduate Program in Education: Language, Culture and Teaching. Admission requirements are the same as for the MEd and PhD programs.

For application deadlines, please consult the Graduate Admissions website: .

Diploma Requirements

One three-credit course must be taken in addition to those required for the completion of an MEd or PhD.

MEd course-only students must complete 27 credits in total:

Education 5315 3.0: Frameworks for Language and Literacy Theory and Research/Core course
three three-credit courses from the approved course list (below)
plus 15 additional graduate credits selected by the student, as required for the degree program

MEd major research project students must complete 21 credits in total:

Education 5315 3.0: Frameworks for Language and Literacy Theory and Research/Core course
two three-credit courses from the approved course list (below)
plus 12 additional graduate credits selected by the student, as required for the degree program

MEd thesis students must complete 15 credits in total:

Education 5315 3.0: Frameworks for Language and Literacy Theory and Research/Core course
two three-credit courses from the approved course list (below)
plus six additional graduate credits selected by the student, as required for the degree program

PhD dissertation students must complete 24 credits in total:

Education 5315 3.0: Frameworks for Language and Literacy Theory and Research/Core course
two three-credit courses from the approved course list (below)
plus 15 additional graduate credits selected by the student, as required for the degree program

Students must write their major research paper, thesis or dissertation on a topic in Language & Literacy Education as approved by the Graduate Diploma Coordinator of Language & Literacy Education and their supervisor.

Approved course list:

Education 5300 3.0: Oral Language Learning in the Classroom
Education 5310 3.0: Literacy as Social Practice
Education 5311 3.0: Language in the Cosmopolis: Theory and Method
Education 5320 3.0: Reading, Writing and Critical Literacy
Education 5330 3.0: Reading Theories–A Critical Analysis
Education 5340 3.0: Adolescent and Children’s Literature
Education 5341 6.0: Children’s Literature: Approaches and Issues
Education 5360 6.0: African-American Literature
Education 5370 3.0: Indigeneity and Territory in Cultural Traditions
Education 5380 3.0: Second Language Instruction
Education 5381 3.0: Reading and Writing in a Second Language: Theory to Practice
Education 5382 3.0: Listening and Speaking in a Second Language; Theory to Practice
Education 5383 3.0: Multilingual Education
Education 5385 3.0: Multimodal Literacies
Education 5520 3.0: Teaching Writing
Education 5521 3.0: Research on Writing
Education 5525 3.0: The Act of Writing
Education 5527 3.0: Creative Writing Pedagogy
Education 5530 3.0: Emergent Literacy
Education 5535 3.0: Family Literacy
Education 5550 3.0: Play, Language and Learning
Education 5730 3.0: Issues in Language and Literacy Education for Special Populations

With the permission of their advisor/supervisor, students may substitute up to one three credit course relevant to Language & Literacy Education offered in graduate programs at 91��ɫ or other universities.

For more information, contact the Graduate Program in Education, 282 Winters College, 91��ɫ, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto,
Ontario, M3J 1P3. gradprogram@edu.yorku.ca.

Students must complete 12 credits in total:

Education 5315 3.0: Frameworks for Language and Literacy Theory and Research/Core course
three three-credit courses from the approved course list (below)

Approved course list:

For more information, contact the Graduate Program in Education, 282 Winters College, 91��ɫ, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto,
Ontario, M3J 1P3. gradprogram@edu.yorku.ca.

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Film/Cinema and Media Studies

vinish — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:16 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
224 Centre for Film & Theatre	gradfilm@yorku.ca	yorku.ca/gradstudies/film/

The Graduate Program in Film, established in 1980, is the oldest film graduate program in Canada. It is anchored in the first Department of Film established in Canada (1970).

The Graduate Program in Film offers MA and PhD degrees in Cinema & Media Studies, as well as a MFA in Film, which consists of two discrete fields: Production and Screenwriting.

Students can combine their MA or MFA degree with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

All degrees are offered either full-time or part-time.

Admission Requirements

MA/MFA

PhD

Master of Arts in Cinema & Media Studies Program / Master of Fine Arts in Film Program

Master of Arts in Cinema & Media Studies Program
To be considered for admission, applicants must have at least a B (second class) standing in an acceptable Honours degree or equivalent. Applicants are expected to submit: - a written statement of interest and major research project/thesis proposal; - a writing sample (see the graduate program website for details); - a résumé/curriculum vitae; - transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions attended; and, - three letters of reference. The program’s admissions committee may invite applicants to an interview. Admission to the program does not include approval of a major research project/thesis project.

Master of Arts in Cinema & Media Studies Program

To be considered for admission, applicants must have at least a B (second class) standing in an acceptable Honours degree or equivalent.

Applicants are expected to submit:
- a written statement of interest and major research project/thesis proposal;
- a writing sample (see the graduate program website for details);
- a résumé/curriculum vitae;
- transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions attended; and,
- three letters of reference.

The program’s admissions committee may invite applicants to an interview.

Admission to the program does not include approval of a major research project/thesis project.

Master of Fine Arts in Film Program
To be considered for admission, applicants must have at least a B (second class) standing or equivalent. Where applicants have a significant record of professional achievement, they may appeal for admission with a lower academic standing. Applicants are expected to submit: - a written statement of interest and thesis proposal; - a portfolio for Production: a number of moving image film and/or new media works, where the applicant is the main creator/director/ filmmaker/author (see the graduate program website for details). for Screenwriting: written work, e.g., a feature screenplay, or a pilot and bible for a one-hour TV series, or short stories/creative writing/playwriting/new media fiction-based writing that reflects their writing abilities and creativity (see the graduate program website for details); - a résumé/curriculum vitae; - transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions attended; and, - three letters of reference. The program’s admissions committee may invite applicants to an interview. Admission to the program does not include approval of a thesis project.

Master of Fine Arts in Film Program

To be considered for admission, applicants must have at least a B (second class) standing or equivalent. Where applicants have a significant record of professional achievement, they may appeal for admission with a lower academic standing.

Applicants are expected to submit:
- a written statement of interest and thesis proposal;
- a portfolio
for Production: a number of moving image film and/or new media works, where the applicant is the main creator/director/ filmmaker/author (see the graduate program website for details).
for Screenwriting: written work, e.g., a feature screenplay, or a pilot and bible for a one-hour TV series, or short stories/creative writing/playwriting/new media fiction-based writing that reflects their writing abilities and creativity (see the graduate program website for details);
- a résumé/curriculum vitae;
- transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions attended; and,
- three letters of reference.

The program’s admissions committee may invite applicants to an interview.

Admission to the program does not include approval of a thesis project.

Doctor of Philosophy Program in Cinema & Media Studies

Applicants for the PhD degree are considered only after they have been graduate students at a recognized university for at least one year and have been awarded the master’s degree in Cinema and Media Studies (or equivalent program), with at least a B+ average indicating preparation for advanced graduate work in Cinema & Media Studies.

Applicants are expected to submit:

a written statement of interest and dissertation proposal;
a writing sample;
a résumé/curriculum vitae;
transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions attended; and,
three letters of reference.

The program’s admissions committee may invite applicants to an interview.

Admission to the program does not include approval of a dissertation project.

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts in Cinema & Media Studies Program	Master of Fine Arts in Film Program
The MA degree may be earned in one of four ways: 1. By completion of 8 half courses and a major research project of 40-50 pages. The majority of students in the Cinema and Media Studies MA are expected to elect this option. 2. By completion of 8 half courses and a research/creation major research project supplemented by a support paper of approximately 20 pages. 3. By completion of 8 half courses and a field placement major research project supplemented by a support paper of approximately 20 pages. 4. By completion of 7 half courses and a thesis (80-100 pages). MA students may be granted permission by the program to pursue a thesis option on the basis of a rigorous and well-structured thesis proposal. Students should consult with the Cinema & Media Studies’ Graduate Program Director in order to determine which model best suits their interests and abilities. Students wishing to complete the degree under option 4 must make certain that they have the supervision in place as well as the research tools to complete a thesis. Required Courses for MA in Cinema and Media Studies Film 6220 3.0: Methods and Research in Cinema & Media Studies Film 6230 3.0: Contemporary Cinema & Media Studies Theory Film 5400 3.0: Graduate Seminar Cinema & Media Studies students are eligible to take some Production and Screenwriting courses, but in all cases must receive the explicit permission of course directors to enroll. Cinema & Media Studies students may normally take up to six graduate credits outside the Film program. Permission is required from the course director, the director of the graduate program in which the course is taken, and the Graduate Program Director of Cinema & Media Studies. All courses must be taken during the full-time residency of five consecutive terms or the part-time residency of ten consecutive terms.	All graduate students earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in production or screenwriting must complete 18 graduate credits (six 3.0 credit courses) and a thesis during their full-time residency of five terms or part-time residency of ten terms. PRODUCTION STUDENTS Required Courses Film 5010 3.0: Production or Film 5080 3.0: Directing Short Narratives Film 5400 3.0: Graduate Seminar SCREENWRITING STUDENTS Required Courses Film 5110 3.0: Screenwriting Film 5130A 3.0: Selected Topics in Screenwriting Film 5400 3.0: Graduate Seminar MFA students must take at least one half (3.0) Cinema & Media Studies graduate-level course, or an equivalent approved by the Graduate Program Director of Cinema & Media Studies. Production students are eligible to take some Screenwriting courses, and Screenwriting students are eligible to take some Production courses, but in all cases must receive the explicit permission of the course directors to enroll. MFA students may normally take up to two half (3.0) courses or one full (6.0) course from outside the Film program. Permission is required from the course director, the director of the graduate program in which the course is taken, and the Graduate Program Director in Film. All courses must be taken during the full-time residency of five consecutive terms or the part-time residency of ten consecutive terms.
Program Entry The MA program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Entry is fall term.	Program Entry The MFA 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. For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 5 terms, they 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. For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 5 terms, they 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.

Doctor of Philosophy Program in Cinema & Media Studies

Doctoral students must successfully complete 18 graduate credits (six 3.0 credit courses).

Required Courses

Film 7000 3.0: Key Concepts in Cinema and Media Studies
Film 7020 3.0: Advanced Methods and Research in Cinema & Media Studies

Elective Courses

Students may take a maximum of two 3.0 credit courses as electives outside the Program.

No more than two 3.0 credit courses may be independent study courses as approved by the Graduate Program Director.

Doctoral students, while undertaking some of the same required courses as master’s level students, are expected to perform at a much higher level of study on top of the already stated course requirements. There are additional assignments that may take the form of longer, more substantive research papers and essays.

Comprehensive Examination Field Essay

Students are expected to complete all components of the comprehensive exam, followed by an oral examination, normally by the end of the second year of registration.

The objectives of the comprehensive examination are to equip students with the specialized knowledge they need to undertake research for their doctoral dissertation and to prepare and qualify students to teach at the university level.

Comprehensive exams follow FGS regulations governing Graduate Milestone Examinations. Detailed guidelines for the conduct and format of comprehensive examinations are available from the program office. These guidelines may be revised from time to time by the Program Graduate Council.

Dissertation Proposal

Students should normally submit a dissertation proposal, including ethics approval (if applicable), for approval by their dissertation committee, the graduate program, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies, no later than two months after completion of the comprehensive examination.

Dissertation and Oral Defence of Dissertation

Dissertations are evaluated by standard Faculty of Graduate Studies’ oral defence procedures. When the supervisory committee is satisfied that a dissertation is ready for oral examination, it sends a signed oral defence examination notification form to the Faculty. The supervisor, working in conjunction with the Graduate Program Director, forms an examination committee according to the standards of the Faculty. A complete copy of the dissertation is sent to all members of the oral examination committee at least four weeks before a scheduled oral defence date.

Program Entry

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

Program Length

Normal degree completion time for full-time PhD students is 18 terms (6 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.

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International & Security Studies

Alice — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:16 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Diploma Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
Ross S623A	yciss@yorku.ca

The Graduate Diploma in International & Security Studies provides master’s and doctoral students the opportunity to specialize in the area of international and security studies, and to have this specialization noted on their transcripts.

The graduate diploma is awarded concurrently with the master’s or doctoral degree for which the student is registered. All requirements for the graduate diploma and relevant degree, either master’s or doctoral, must be fulfilled before the graduate diploma is awarded.

For more information, contact the Graduate Diploma Coordinator at secdipcd@yorku.ca. Alternatively, any staff member in the Graduate Program in Political Science can be contacted (see ). The mailing address is: Graduate Program in Political Science, 91��ɫ, 637 South Ross Building, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3; or call (416) 736-2100, extension 88825.

Admission Requirements

All candidates for the graduate diploma must first be admitted to a graduate program at 91��ɫ. They may register for the graduate diploma once their master’s or doctoral program of study has been clearly defined, normally before the course work has been completed.

Diploma Requirements

Students must successfully complete two graduate courses relevant to international & security studies:
Political Science 6086 3.0: Power and Violence
Political Science 6225 3.0: Critical Security Studies
Political Science 6275 3.0: Ethnonationalist Conflicts and World Politics
Political Science 6515 3.0: The Making of the Modern Middle East: Politics, States and Societies
Social Anthropology 5145 3.0: Critical Approaches to Gender, Displacement and Mobility
Disaster & Emergency Management 5060 3.0: Terrorism Studies I
Environmental Studies 5070 3.0: Extraction and Its Discontents
Public & International Affairs 6314 3.0: The Environmental Crisis: International and Public Policy Implications
Any other course from any graduate program that has been approved by the Graduate Diploma Coordinator. Approval will require that the course be relevant to the aims of the Graduate Diploma in International & Security Studies.
Note: Not all of the designated courses may be offered in any one year.

Students must successfully complete at least one half-course at the graduate level, above and beyond the requirements of the master’s or doctoral program in which the student is registered. This requirement may be satisfied by one of the courses from regulation 1 above.

Students must prepare a research paper on a subject approved by the Coordinator of the Graduate Diploma in International & Security Studies. It must fall within a research theme bearing on international and security studies. This paper will not count towards the student’s master’s or doctoral program or towards the additional half course required for the graduate diploma. This paper must be submitted to the Graduate Diploma Coordinator, who may, depending on its content, send it out for additional review by a relevant 91��ɫ faculty member. For the purposes of the graduate diploma, in order for the paper to be accepted, it must be deemed by the Coordinator - and any reviewers - to be of a standard that is equivalent to a working paper.

In addition to the research paper for the graduate diploma (item 3 above), students must write a major research paper, thesis or dissertation, supervised by a member of the Faculty of Graduate Studies affiliated with the graduate diploma, on a topic approved by the Graduate Diploma Coordinator. The topic must fall within a research theme relevant to international and security studies. Note: This paper normally serves as the major research paper, thesis, or dissertation used to fulfill the requirement of the master’s or doctoral program in which the student is registered.

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Interdisciplinary Studies

Alice — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:16 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
227 VANIER COLLEGE	gradinst@yorku.ca	yorku.ca/gradstudies/interdis/

Graduate Faculty Members

The Interdisciplinary Studies master’s program is intended to encourage studies of an interdisciplinary nature. It provides students with an opportunity to pursue independent, innovative research which bridges disciplinary categories. Each student works closely with scholars in fields related to a research topic. There is a wide range of interdisciplinary topics which may be proposed for study, including combinations which embrace fine arts and the sciences, the social sciences, humanities and law; in fact, students may draw from any of the existing Faculties at 91��ɫ. Successful application depends on the viability of the topic proposed and the availability of supervisors and resources.

Admission Requirements

Master of Arts Program

Students should apply as early as possible because places are limited, and because much time is required to set up a coherent, individualized program of study. Applicants are expected to accept or decline admission within one month of the date of the offer of admission. Application forms and further information, including deadlines, are available online, or may be obtained from the Graduate Admissions Office, P.O. Box GA2300, Bennett Centre for Student Services Centre, 91��ɫ, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada; telephone: (416) 736-5000.

Applicants are expected to meet with the Graduate Program Director, either in person or remotely via video software, to discuss their proposals. Applicants are asked to make an appointment through the Graduate Program Assistant at (416) 736-5126; or gradinst@yorku.ca. Program offices are located at 227 Vanier College, 91��ɫ, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada.

To be considered for admission as a candidate a student must have an honours degree from a recognized university, with an A or B+ standing or with equivalent qualifications. In consideration of acceptable qualifications, evidence of satisfactory studies and/or other relevant experience, portfolios of work, letters of recommendation, and results of tests are taken into account. Applicants are required to submit a draft thesis proposal that integrates three fields of study, and a list of graduate faculty members who are willing to serve on the supervisory committee. See the general admission requirements in the Faculty Regulations for further information.

Between the time of the student’s application for admission and registration as a candidate, the Graduate Program Director presides over the formation of a supervisory committee of three members of the graduate Faculty selected according to the academic interests of the student. The supervisory committee and the student together plan an appropriate program of study. Each student’s plan of work must be approved by the supervisory committee before registration.

No student may work towards a degree in any single subject through the Interdisciplinary program; if the student’s interests fall within the range of established programs of a disciplinary nature, the application is referred to the relevant admissions committee.

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts Program

MA Degree by Thesis

To ensure coherence in a candidate’s studies and a sufficient integration of the various fields, a thesis on an interdisciplinary topic is the focus of the student’s program. The thesis should demonstrate the candidate’s originality and understanding of the area of investigation.

Apart from the thesis, candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

a) Successfully complete 18 course credits, or the equivalent, at the graduate level selected in consultation with the supervisory committee. Typically students take 3.0 credits in each of their three disciplines and 3.0 credits in a research methodology course if doing research involving human subjects for their thesis. One of these courses may be a directed reading course.

b) Six of the 18 course credits are the program’s compulsory Interdisciplinary Studies 5000A 3.0: Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies 5000B 3.0: Theory/Practice. Interdisciplinary Studies 5000A 3.0 is open throughout a student’s enrolment in the Interdisciplinary Studies program; in it, students are expected to participate in regular discussions on their specific areas of study with their supervisory committees. These discussions serve the function of an interdisciplinary seminar and are graded as a regular course. This course and its grade are evaluated by the student’s supervisors: the grade is based upon a student’s commitment to their supervisory meetings and preparedness for these meetings, their thesis proposal, colloquium presentation and oral examination.

With respect to Interdisciplinary Studies 5000B 3.0: Theory/Practice, this foundational Interdisciplinary Studies course studies interdisciplinary theory and practice as well as requiring students engage in activities that professionalize their interdisciplinary work. It examines representative ways of thinking in interdisciplinary terms and selected methodological approaches to interdisciplinary research, which students apply to their own intellectual or artistic praxis. This course requires students work, sometimes in groups, to professionalize their academic development: prepare colloquia, theses/defences, write proposals and give conference presentations, submit publications for review, apply for grants, format CVs, submit job applications. This course is graded as pass/fail at its finish.

Normally all students enrolled in the program must meet with their supervisors at least once a month and with the full supervisory committee at least once each term.

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

Candidates registered as full-time in their first year are normally expected to complete the requirements for the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies within two years. Those registered part-time in their first year normally do so in three years. For an extension of these time limits, students must petition the program and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

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.

There is no foreign language requirement for the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies, but a candidate’s supervisory committee may require the candidate to demonstrate a reading knowledge of such languages as are necessary to enable the student to use the major secondary and primary sources relevant to the thesis. When appropriate, other skills or preparatory courses (e.g., statistics, computer science, research methods) may be required in addition to other course requirements.

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Information Systems & Technology

Alice — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:16 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
3068 DB	maist@yorku.ca

The Graduate Program in Information Systems & Technology was created to address advanced topics in information technology (IT) through a dual focus approach. This approach aims to combine the application of research-based knowledge with the real world challenges experienced by working professionals in IT. Offered in both part-time and full-time formats, the program fits the needs of IT academics and professionals alike.

As part of the leading interdisciplinary institution in Canada, this graduate program explores various ways in which the integration and customization of new and existing technologies can meet the needs of a wide range of users. Fostering creativity and productivity across a variety of sectors is a major aim. To this end the program benefits from the unique position it occupies between the disciplines of computer science and business studies. The program investigates the intersection of IT with a range of disciplines, from business to the sciences, to the arts and humanities.

Students benefit from a close relationship with faculty members who have a strong background in research and publication as well as consistent success in competitions for research funds. Students have the opportunity to work with faculty members who are engaged in major, ongoing projects of a national or international nature.

Admission Requirements

Master of Arts Program

To be considered for admission, candidates must have completed an honours undergraduate degree program (typically a four-year degree), in information technology or a related field, from a recognised postsecondary institution, with a minimum grade point average of B+ in the last two years of study. Related disciplines may include but are not limited to library science, health informatics, or computer science and engineering.

Applicants with an honours bachelor’s degree in an area other than those listed above may be considered for admission if they have at least five years work experience at a senior level in the field of information technology.

All applicants must:

submit a curriculum vitae.
provide 3 letters of reference.
submit a written statement describing research experiences and areas of interest. The statement should be one to two pages long.

Advanced standing is not available and transfers are not accepted.

Proof of language proficiency is required for applicants who do not meet one of the following criteria:

their first language is English; OR
they have completed at least one year of full-time study at a recognized university in a country (or institution) where English is the official language of instruction.

A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language score of 577 (paper based) or 90 (internet-based) or International English Language Testing System 7 is required.

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts Program

Students have three options for completing their program of study. They must select one of the following options prior to beginning the program. Option changes are possible with the approval of the Graduate Program Director.

Thesis Option
Five 3.0 credit courses and a thesis.

Major Research Paper Option
Seven 3.0 credit courses and a research project.

Coursework Option
Ten 3.0 credit courses.

Students choosing the coursework option are advised that this option may limit their eligibility for most PhD programs in the area of information technology.

Students must successfully complete the following:

The required half course:
Information Systems & Technology 6310 3.0: Research Methods in Information Technology

An additional 12 credits (thesis); 18 credits (major research paper); 27 credits (coursework) from the Graduate Program in Information Systems & Technology core:

Information Systems & Technology 5150/4060 3.0: Enterprise Architecture
Information Systems & Technology 5210/4010 3.0: Systems Analysis and Design
Information Systems & Technology 6205 3.0: Advanced Web Mining
Information Systems & Technology 6110 3.0: Business Process Management and Service Oriented Architecture
Information Systems & Technology 6120 3.0: Systems Requirements Management
Information Systems & Technology 6130 3.0: Service Oriented Computing
Information Systems & Technology 6140 3.0: Software Product Lines
Information Systems & Technology 6150 3.0: Information Systems Architecture
Information Systems & Technology 6160 3.0: Introduction to Cloud Computing Systems
Information Systems & Technology 6170 3.0: Information Visualization
Information Systems & Technology 6210 3.0: Advanced Information Retrieval Systems
Information Systems & Technology 6220 3.0: Advanced Information Management
Information Systems & Technology 6230 3.0: Health Information Systems
Information Systems & Technology 6320 3.0: Information Technology and Organizational Strategy
Information Systems & Technology 6330 3.0: Designing and Building e-Business Application Information Systems & Technology 6340 3.0: Application and Design of Metaheuristics
Information Systems & Technology 6510 3.0: Applied Optimization Techniques in Information Systems
Information Systems & Technology 6520 3.0: Agent-based Information Technologies
Information Systems & Technology 6710 3.0: Introduction to Blockchain and Financial Technologies
Information Systems & Technology 6970 3.0: Advanced Topics in Information Technology

Up to six credits of elective courses from other units may be taken in place of credits from the Graduate Program in Information Systems & Technology core, where appropriate, to support students’ research or career specializations, and with permission of their supervisors and the Graduate Program Director. Students may choose from the following list or suggest suitable alternatives:

Critical Studies in Disability 5060 3.0: Disability in an Age of Information Technology
Communication & Culture 6500 3.0: Advanced Communication Technology
Computer Science & Engineering 5441 3.0: Real-time Systems Theory
Computer Science & Engineering 6412 3.0: Data Mining
Computer Science & Engineering 6590A 3.0: Special Topics: High-Performance Computer Networks
Education 5850 3.0: Science, Technology and Society Education 5855 3.0: Cultural Studies of Technology for Education
Education 5860 3.0: Issues in Digital Technology in Education
Education 5861 3.0: Digital Literacies and Social Media
Education 5862 3.0: Gender, Equity, New Technologies & Education/Same as Women’s Studies 6122 3.0
Education 5863 3.0: Digital Games and Learning
Humanities 6306 6.0: The Wired World: Culture, Technology and Contemporary Philosophy
Mathematics & Statistics 6340 3.0: Ordinary Differential Equations
Mathematics & Statistics 6630 3.0: Applied Statistics I
Mathematics & Statistics 6651 3.0: Advanced Numerical Methods
Mathematics & Statistics 6931 3.0: Mathematical Modeling

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 5 terms. For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 5 terms, they 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.

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Human Resources Management

vinish — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:16 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
150 Atkinson	gradhrm@yorku.ca

The Graduate Program in Human Resources Management offers an executive master’s degree in Human Resources Management as well as a PhD in Human Resources Management.

These graduate degree programs explore issues such as organizational change, training and development, labour relations, strategic staffing, compensation, international human resources management, research methods, and the impact of human resources policies, practices and programs on employee and organizational performance. Pedagogical activities incorporate a wide range of teaching and learning methodologies such as lectures, case studies, simulations, seminars and supervised independent research. Students benefit from working with a cadre of internationally recognized professors who have been recruited from top universities in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Canada.

Admission Requirements

MHRM

PhD

a) Applicants must have an undergraduate honours degree (a four year degree*) with a minimum of a B+ average in the last two years of study. The honours degree does not have to be in a specific area, but preference is to be given to students with an undergraduate honours degree in human resources management or related area (e.g., business, administrative studies, psychology, labour studies or sociology).
*Applicants who have completed a three-year undergraduate degree with a minimum of a B+ average in the last two years of study and have extensive human resources work experience at a senior level may also be considered.

b) Applicants must demonstrate that they have acquired sufficient human resources education and/or experience to prepare them for a graduate degree in human resources.

Applicants must:

have completed a master’s degree in human resources management or in a related field from a recognized university with a minimum B+ average;
submit a statement of research interests and attend an interview;
submit three letters of reference; 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 a 91��ɫ English Language Test score of 1.

Some applicants to the program will have successfully completed graduate level courses that are the equivalent of the required course in univariate statistics and human resources management theory and practice prior to admission. These candidates may apply for advanced standing in this either one or both of these course. Candidates granted advanced standing will be allowed to take the second year research method(s) courses.

Degree Requirements

MHRM

PhD

MHRM

Candidates for the master’s degree in Human Resources Management by coursework must successfully complete the following six core courses:

Human Resources Management 6100 3.0: Staffing Organizations;
Human Resources Management 6200 3.0: Employee Training and Development;
Human Resources Management 6300 3.0: Strategic Compensation;
Human Resources Management 6400 3.0: Organizational Change and Development;
Human Resources Management 6500 3.0: Human Resources Management Effectiveness; and,
Human Resources Management 6600 3.0: Research, Measurement and Evaluation of Human Resources

Plus two of the following elective courses:
Human Resources Management 6700 3.0: Labour Relations;
Human Resources Management 6800 3.0: Global Mindsets and People Management; Human Resources Management 6910 3.0: Issues in Human Resources Management: Careers; and,
Human Resources Management 6920 3.0: Issues in Human Resources Management: Work/Life Balance.

Candidates for the master’s degree in Human Resources Management degree by research paper must successfully complete the following six core courses:

Human Resources Management 6100 3.0: Staffing Organizations;
Human Resources Management 6200 3.0: Employee Training and Development;
Human Resources Management 6300 3.0: Strategic Compensation;
Human Resources Management 6400 3.0: Organizational Change & Development;
Human Resources Management 6500 3.0: Human Resources Management Effectiveness; and,
Human Resources Management 6600 3.0: Research, Measurement and Evaluation of Human Resources;

Plus the major research paper: Human Resources Management 6000 3.0: Major Research Paper.

Evaluation Procedures for Research Papers

Selected students may be given the opportunity of completing a major research paper under the supervision of one of the program’s faculty members. This paper is evaluated on a pass/fail basis by the supervisor and one other member of the Graduate Program in Human Resources Management. A major research paper is a substantive piece of written work (average length 75 pages). It differs from a paper submitted for course work in that it is longer, must demonstrate the student’s understanding of research methods, be an original piece of research employing critical analysis, and should result in a paper of publishable quality.

Before commencing the major research paper, a student is required to:
1) obtain approval from a faculty member in the program that the faculty member is able to directly supervise the progress and completion of the major research paper; and,
2) obtain permission from the Graduate Program Director.

The MHRM 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 4 terms (full-time) or 8 terms (part-time). Students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 4 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

Program requirements include 24 credits of coursework, a comprehensive examination and a dissertation:

Year 1
Human Resources Management 7000 3.0: Human Resources Management Theory
Human Resources Management 7020 3.0: Quantitative Research
Methods and Multivariate Statistics
Human Resources Management 7040 3.0: Univariate Statistics
Human Resources Management 7120 3.0: Seminar II

Year 2
Human Resources Management 7010 3.0: Qualitative Research Methods
Human Resources Management 7030 3.0: Teaching, Learning & Pedagogical Processes
Human Resources Management 7050 3.0: Multivariate Statistics
Human Resources Management 7110 3.0: Seminar I

Year 3
Comprehensive examination
Preparation of dissertation proposal
Commencement of dissertation research

Year 4
Dissertation

Candidates are required to write a three-part comprehensive examination after successfully completing the required coursework. The examination is designed to assess the candidate’s competence and knowledge in three areas: research methods; seminal and macro-human resources management research – material from Seminar 1; and micro-human resources management research – material from Seminar 2. The three parts of the exam (one in each area) are held on three successive days.

Candidates are given “Fail,” “Pass” and “Pass with distinction” grades. A second and final exam may be allowed for candidates who do not pass the exam in their first attempt.

All candidates are required to submit and defend a formal research proposal during their third year in the program. The proposal defence involves a presentation to the program faculty members. In general, the proposal (approximately 3500 words) outlines the objectives for the study, the need for research on the selected issue, a review of the pertinent literature, and a discussion of the proposed methodology. To be acceptable, the proposal must be judged ‘achievable’ (i.e., the research issue is well-defined, data and resources are available, the project can be completed within time, etc.), and deemed to contribute to the literature.

Each candidate writes a dissertation which is an embodiment of the results of their original research. The dissertation is written under the guidance of a principal supervisor and a committee, established for each candidate in accordance with the rules of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The evaluation procedures ensure that the dissertation represents high-quality, original research deserving of a PhD in human resources management.

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

The program is designed for completion within four years on a full-time basis, but a candidate may wish to change to part-time only after the comprehensive exams and with the permission of the Graduate Program Director.

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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History

Alice — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:06:16 +0000

About us
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements

Location	Email Address	Program Website
2172 Vari Hall	ghisprog@yorku.ca

In keeping with 91��ɫ’s commitment to interdisciplinarity and social justice, the Graduate Program in History encourages cross-disciplinary, transnational, and global perspectives. The faculty members of the program include professors and researchers with expertise in many kinds of history and in a variety of methods and approaches. The program emphasizes mastery of scholarship, intensive research, thoughtful analysis, and skilful written and oral communication.

The Graduate Program in History offers two degrees: the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy. Both may be pursued either fulltime or part-time. Timelines described here are for full-time study. Part-time studies may be arranged as needed.

Graduate students in history may choose from a range of fields defined by geography and theme. Geographic fields include Africa and the Americas, including the Caribbean; ancient history; Britain; Canada; East Asia; Europe; global and transnational histories; United States. Thematic fields include cultural history; gender, women, and sexualities; migration and ethnicity; politics, law and the state; sciences, health, and environments; social and economic history. Other areas of strength are indigenous history and imperialism and colonialism. These fields may be studied in different periods, notably ancient, late medieval/early modern, modern, and twentieth century.

Research Resources

91��ɫ offers a rich variety of resources that may assist students in their research on many different historical topics. Located on 91��ɫ’s Keele campus are the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections at Scott Library, and the Archives of Ontario in the Kaneff Tower. Research centres include the Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies; the Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Africa & Its Diasporas; the 91��ɫ Centre for Asian Research; the Centre for Research on Latin America & the Caribbean; the Centre for Feminist Research; the Israel & Golda Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies. Academic expertise that may be helpful to some graduate students in history can also be found in faculties such as the Faculty of Urban & Environmental Change, the School of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies, the Faculty of Health, the bilingual campus of Glendon College, and the Osgoode Hall Law School, as well as special programs such as Science & Technology Studies and Critical Disability Studies.

Application Procedures

Please visit the Graduate Admissions website. Give time for the several steps in the process and to secure the required letters and documents.

To ensure consideration of your application in the first round, applicants must meet the posted deadlines. However, the program does accept late applications. For inquiries, please contact the Graduate Program Assistant.

Admission Requirements

MA

PhD

An undergraduate honours degree in history or its equivalent from a recognized university with at least a “B+” average in the last two years equivalent of undergraduate study.

Students who have completed less than 6 full courses (or equivalent) in history at the undergraduate level should contact the Graduate
Program Director for a preliminary assessment of their qualifications. In some cases, students may be encouraged to take additional undergraduate courses, at 91��ɫ or another university, before applying for the master’s program. The program also welcomes applications from qualified candidates who may have been outside of academia for some years.

A master’s degree in History or equivalent with a minimum of a “B+” average from a recognized university. Successful applicants are expected to have completed a substantial research paper or project in some form of historical studies.

Degree Requirements

MA

PhD

MA

This is the standard program of study for the MA degree in history. Candidates for the MA degree by coursework and major research
paper must satisfactorily complete the following studies:

Courses

Students must complete 18 credits of graduate-level coursework (5000/6000 levels). Normally this is done by taking 9 credits in each of Fall and Winter Terms. With approval of the Graduate Program Director, up to 6 credits may be taken in another 91��ɫ graduate program. Course selection is done in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.

Major Research Paper

Students must undertake research under the supervision of a member of graduate history faculty and write a substantial essay (usually 50-70 pages) on that research. The selection of the supervisor and formulation and approval of the topic are confirmed during Winter Term. The paper may build on research that the student has done as part of undergraduate or graduate studies, but it must include significant new and additional work.

A formal paper proposal is due by April 30. The completed essay must be submitted by August 31. The essay is evaluated by the supervisor and a second reader secured by the supervisor and approved by the Graduate Program Director.

On occasion, for an interested and well-prepared student and with the permission of the Graduate Program Director, the program offers the option of an MA degree by thesis. Candidates for the MA degree by thesis must satisfactorily complete the following studies:

Courses

The student must complete 12 credits of graduate-level coursework (5000/6000 levels), including at least 6 credits in the Program in History.

Thesis

The thesis, developed under the supervision of a member of the graduate history faculty, involves original research reported in appropriate form in an extended essay (100-120 pages). The written thesis is assessed by an examiner external to the program and then must be defended at an oral examination.

All MA students are expected to be able to read such languages as are necessary for their research topic.

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

The master’s degree requires three terms of full-time study to complete, beginning in September and ending in August.

Fall and Winter Terms – coursework.
Summer Term – research and writing of the major research paper.

The expected degree completion time for full-time master’s students is 3 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

The doctoral program has three principal components:
1) course requirements, usually completed in PhD 1;
2) demonstration of breadth of knowledge in two fields of historical scholarship through comprehensive examinations normally completed during PhD 2; and,
3) researching and writing a doctoral dissertation that demonstrates independence, originality, and an ability to contributes to historical knowledge at an advanced level of investigation, and an oral defence of the dissertation.

Students must complete 18 credits of graduate-level coursework (5000/6000 levels). Normally this is done by taking 9 credits in each of Fall and Winter Terms of PhD 1. With approval of the Graduate Program Director, up to 6 credits may be taken in another 91��ɫ graduate program. Course selection is done in consultation with the Graduate Program Director and the supervisor with attention to preparing fields for the comprehensive examination.

a) To assure both breadth and background in preparation for the dissertation, students must demonstrate knowledge of two distinct fields selected from each of the program’s lists (below), one geographic and one thematic. In consultation with their putative supervisor, students may choose two fields from the same list with the approval of the Graduate Program Director.

b) The two fields are covered by the comprehensive examination. The specific scope of the examined fields and the reading lists is set in consultation with the supervisor and the other examiners, and approved by the Graduate Program Director.

As components of the comprehensive examination, normally written in August of PhD. 2, the student may submit a course syllabus or other presentation (e.g., website, exhibition plan) in lieu of a written examination in one of the two fields. Shortly after the two written examination(s), there is an oral examination covering both fields and/or the special project.

a) A dissertation proposal (15-20 pages) on an approved topic should be completed and submitted to the program office in the next term after the passing of the comprehensive exam. The names of the dissertation committee members must be submitted at the same time.

b) Based on original research conducted while in program and incorporating critical understanding of the relevant literature, the doctoral dissertation (normally 250-350 pages) should make a significant contribution to historical knowledge.

c) The dissertation is assessed by an external examiner and then must be successfully defended at an oral examination.

PhD students are expected to be able to read such languages as are necessary for their research topic. It is the responsibility of the supervisor to determine what is needed. Students working primarily in Canadian history must demonstrate a reading knowledge of French.

Geographic:

Africa and the Americas, including the Caribbean
Ancient history
Britain
Canada
East Asia
Europe
United States

Thematic:

Comparative, Transnational and Global History
Migration and ethnicity
Politics, law and the state
Sciences, health and environments
Social and economic history
Women, gender and sexualities

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

The PhD in History may normally be completed in five years.

PhD 1:
Fall and Winter Terms – coursework.
Summer Term – preparation for comprehensive exam, comprehensive exam.

PhD 2:
Fall Term – submission of dissertation proposal.
Spring Term– research and writing of the dissertation.

PhD 3 – PhD. 4:
Research and writing of the dissertation.

PhD 5:
Submission of dissertation and defence.

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