phd program in jnu

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M.Phil./Ph.D.

M.Phil./Ph.D. and Direct Ph.D.

M.Phil./Ph.D. The M.Phil./Ph.D. programme is a research programme aimed at training students in independent original research. The students are also required to critically engage with some of the core concepts of philosophy and methods of philosophical enquiry through an in-depth study of identified essential texts in philosophy. After the successful completion of course work, they are required to write a dissertation in an area of their chosen research interest with guidance from faculty member(s) as supervisor(s).

Course Structure The M.Phil. programme is of four semester duration, consisting of 24 credits—16 credits for the course work and 8 credits for the dissertation. The course work consists of 2 core courses of 4 credits each and 2 optional courses, also of 4 credits each. Every student is required to take two core courses in the first semester and two optional courses in the second semester.

In addition to this, the Centre offers a range of optional courses in the areas of Ethics, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Action, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Culture, Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness, Philosophy of Social Science, Studies in Analytical Philosophy, Phenomenology and Existentialism, and Social Ontology.

The choice of the two optional courses will be determined by the research interest and field of specialization selected by the student. The course work of M.Phil. programme consists of lectures, presentation of term papers in seminars, and participation in discussions.

Core Courses:

Optional Courses:

Direct Ph.D. The candidates who have completed M.Phil. with 6.0 CGPA or with equivalent published works are eligible for admission to Direct Ph.D. programme in major areas of philosophy such as Ethics, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Legal and Moral philosophy, Aesthetics, Social and Political philosophy, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Action, Philosophical Psychology, Logic, Philosophy of Social Sciences, History of Ideas and allied areas.

Direct Ph.D. Optional Courses List:

1) PH603S – Self Knowledge

2) PH604S – Existential Phenomenology & its Engagements

3) PH605S – Philosophy of Action

4) PH606S – Values and Moral Dilemmas

5) PH607S – Philosophy of Social Sciences

6) PH608S – Philosophy of Language

7) PH609S – Epistemology

8) PH610S – Comparative Philosophy

9) PH611S – Mind and Language

10) PH612S – Ontology of the Social: Philosophical Analysis of Collectivity

11) PH613S - Bhartrhari’s Theory of Meaning

12) PH614S – Hegel’s Phenomenology of Spirit

13) PH615S – Liberalism and the Political Conception of Justice: Communitarian Critiques

14) PH616S – The Idea of a Nation: Gandhi and Tagore

15) PH617S – Philosophical Debates in the Moral Psychology

A warm welcome to the modified and updated website of the Centre for East Asian Studies. The East Asian region has been at the forefront of several path-breaking changes since 1970s beginning with the redefining the development architecture with its State-led development model besides emerging as a major region in the global politics and a key hub of the sophisticated technologies. The Centre is one of the thirteen Centres of the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi that provides a holistic understanding of the region.

Initially, established as a Centre for Chinese and Japanese Studies, it subsequently grew to include Korean Studies as well. At present there are eight faculty members in the Centre. Several distinguished faculty who have now retired include the late Prof. Gargi Dutt, Prof. P.A.N. Murthy, Prof. G.P. Deshpande, Dr. Nranarayan Das, Prof. R.R. Krishnan and Prof. K.V. Kesavan. Besides, Dr. Madhu Bhalla served at the Centre in Chinese Studies Programme during 1994-2006. In addition, Ms. Kamlesh Jain and Dr. M. M. Kunju served the Centre as the Documentation Officers in Chinese and Japanese Studies respectively.

The academic curriculum covers both modern and contemporary facets of East Asia as each scholar specializes in an area of his/her interest in the region. The integrated course involves two semesters of classes at the M. Phil programme and a dissertation for the M. Phil and a thesis for Ph. D programme respectively. The central objective is to impart an interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of history, foreign policy, government and politics, society and culture and political economy of the respective areas. Students can explore new and emerging themes such as East Asian regionalism, the evolving East Asian Community, the rise of China, resurgence of Japan and the prospects for reunification of the Korean peninsula. Additionally, the Centre lays great emphasis on the building of language skills. The background of scholars includes mostly from the social science disciplines; History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, International Relations and language.

Several students of the centre have been recipients of prestigious research fellowships awarded by Japan Foundation, Mombusho (Ministry of Education, Government of Japan), Saburo Okita Memorial Fellowship, Nippon Foundation, Korea Foundation, Nehru Memorial Fellowship, and Fellowship from the Chinese and Taiwanese Governments. Besides, students from Japan receive fellowship from the Indian Council of Cultural Relations.

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A warm welcome to the modified and updated website of the Centre for East Asian Studies. The East Asian region has been at the forefront of several path-breaking changes since 1970s beginning with the redefining the development architecture with its State-led development model besides emerging as a major region in the global politics and a key hub of the sophisticated technologies. The Centre is one of the thirteen Centres of the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi that provides a holistic understanding of the region.

Initially, established as a Centre for Chinese and Japanese Studies, it subsequently grew to include Korean Studies as well. At present there are eight faculty members in the Centre. Several distinguished faculty who have now retired include the late Prof. Gargi Dutt, Prof. P.A.N. Murthy, Prof. G.P. Deshpande, Dr. Nranarayan Das, Prof. R.R. Krishnan and Prof. K.V. Kesavan. Besides, Dr. Madhu Bhalla served at the Centre in Chinese Studies Programme during 1994-2006. In addition, Ms. Kamlesh Jain and Dr. M. M. Kunju served the Centre as the Documentation Officers in Chinese and Japanese Studies respectively.

The academic curriculum covers both modern and contemporary facets of East Asia as each scholar specializes in an area of his/her interest in the region. The integrated course involves two semesters of classes at the M. Phil programme and a dissertation for the M. Phil and a thesis for Ph. D programme respectively. The central objective is to impart an interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of history, foreign policy, government and politics, society and culture and political economy of the respective areas. Students can explore new and emerging themes such as East Asian regionalism, the evolving East Asian Community, the rise of China, resurgence of Japan and the prospects for reunification of the Korean peninsula. Additionally, the Centre lays great emphasis on the building of language skills. The background of scholars includes mostly from the social science disciplines; History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, International Relations and language.

Several students of the centre have been recipients of prestigious research fellowships awarded by Japan Foundation, Mombusho (Ministry of Education, Government of Japan), Saburo Okita Memorial Fellowship, Nippon Foundation, Korea Foundation, Nehru Memorial Fellowship, and Fellowship from the Chinese and Taiwanese Governments. Besides, students from Japan receive fellowship from the Indian Council of Cultural Relations.

Integrated Ph. D Programmes

INTEGRATED Ph.D. PROGRAMME

Eligibility :

Selection procedure :

Shortlisting for interviews for selection to the Int. Ph.D. Physical Science programme will be based on academic records, performance in the national level exams, statement of purpose mentioned in the application form.

Shortlisting for interviews for Int. Ph.D. Chemical Science programme will be done based on the performance in Joint Admission test for Master’s (JAM) 2024 or a written examination conducted by JNCASR.

The applications for the Int. Ph.D. Biological Science programme will be screened based on overall academic performance for eligibility to attend an entrance exam. Successful candidates will be invited to appear for interviews shortly afterwards.

The final selection to the Int. Ph.D. Degree Programme will be based on the performance in the interview.

Note: Interviews will be held in-person only .

Scholarships/Fellowships: Integrated Ph.D. students are paid fellowship of Rs.19000/- for first two years, Rs.37,000/- during third and fourth year and Rs.42,000/- during fifth, sixth and seventh year.

Medical / Insurance facility: Students are automatically enrolled in a Group Insurance Scheme and a Comprehensive Medical Scheme and have access to an on-campus doctor, as well as to medical facilities elsewhere.

Travel grants:  While pursuing Ph.D. from third year onwards, one time  students travel grant upto Rs.1,00,000/- is provided to attend international/national conferences.

Our students have attended conferences in countries such as Korea, Iran, France, Singapore, the United States of America, Japan, Sweden, Italy, Israel, etc.

Tuition Fee, etc :  Current norms for payment of tuition fees is Rs.5,000/- per annum for first two years and Rs.10,000/- per annum for the next five years. In addition, Rs 200 as medical charges and group insurance fee of Rs. 25 will be charged every month.

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CIMAP-JNU Ph.D programme

Hrd cell coordinates all the academic activities at csir-cimap related to the phd programs and training. the major activities facilitated through hrd cell include:, admissions of students to phd programmes (cimap-jnu phd programmes), registration, assessments, preparation of academic calendar, constitution of doctoral/research advisory committees (dac/rac) and conductance of comprehensive examination, seminars and pre-phd presentations., synopsis/thesis submission and conductance of phd viva-voce examinations for the award of doctoral degree., maintenance of student records starting from their registration till completion of their tenure at csir-cimap., short-term training (internship) for postgraduate students from colleges/universities in various r&d divisions., act as a channel of communication between the faculty/students with jnu., cimap-jnu phd programme offers ph.d. in life sciences. admission to this programme is conducted twice in a year; once in january and once in august. 83 students have been awarded phd under this programme since 2007 and 70 students are currently enrolled., eligibility criteria:, candidates with a master’s degree in sciences and a national level fellowship (jrf/srf) from any of the funding agencies (ugc, csir, dbt, dst etc.), which is tenable at csir-cimap, are eligible to apply., how to apply:, online application to [email protected] , against advertisement when notified in the website of csir-cimap..

Phd Admissions at JNU 2023-24, Courses and fees, Application Process

Introduction.

Jawaharlal Nehru University( JNU) could be a open central college found in New Delhi, India. It was set up in 1969 by an act of parliament and named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister.

JNU could be a commanding university in India and offers a wide run of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The college is known for its solid research center and its commitment to scholastic excellence.

JNU has 10 seminaries and 4 uncommon centres, advertising programs in a variety of disciplines, counting humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, designing, and design. The college moreover has a number of interdisciplinary programs.

JNU is home to a expansive and distinctive understudy body, with scholars from each over India and the world. The university is also known for its dynamic campus life, with a variety of pupil associations and conditioning.

 JNU PhD program Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for JNU PhD program are as Include:

• Master's degree within the relevant teach with a least of 55 marks or equivalent grade.
• Master's degree in the relevant teach with a least of 55 marks or equivalent review.
• Acceptable research experience and publications.

The admission process for PhD programs in Jawaharlal Nehru University( JNU) is as Includes: 

1. Eligibility Applicants must have a Master's degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55 marks. They must also have a good research record, as substantiated by publications and exploration experience. 

2. Application The Application process for PhD programs in JNU opens in July and closes in September. The application form must be filled in and submitted beside the specified documents.

3. Entrance Examination The entrance examination for PhD programs in JNU is conducted by the National Testing Agency( NTA). The test is held in computer- grounded mode and consists of numerous- choice questions( MCQs) on common aptitude, subject knowledge, and investigate inclination.

4. Interview The candidates who qualify the entrance examination are called for an interview. The interview is conducted by a board of specialists within the applicable teach.

5.Selection The final choice of candidates is based on their execution within the entrance examination and the Interview.

The important dates for PhD confirmation 2023 in JNU are as follows:

The required documents for the PhD application in JNU are as follows

• Master's degree certificate
• Master's degree certificate( if applicable)
• Research experience certificate( in case pertinent)
• Publication list( on the off chance that pertinent)
• Two passport- size photographs
• Tested Duplicates of all instructive instruments

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JNU PhD program Selection Process

The selection handle for JNU PhD program is as follows:

• Open level entrance examination The first organize of the selection handle is a open level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency( NTA). The exam is held in computer- based mode and comprises of multiple- choice questions( MCQs) on common fitness, subject knowledge, and investigation fitness.
• Interviews The candidates who qualify the entrance examination are called for an interview. The meet is conducted by a board of experts in the pertinent discipline.

 JNU PhD program Fees

The fees for JNU PhD program are as follows:

How to Apply

The application for JNU PhD program can be submitted online through the university's website . The application frame can be downloaded from the site and must be filled in and submitted along with the desired records.

The required documents are as follows:

• Master's degree instrument( if applicable)
• Research experience certificate( if applicable)
• Publication list( if applicable)
• Two passport- size photos
• Self-Tested copies of all educational certificates

Here are some PhD Courses offered by JNU: 

• PhD in Economics
• PhD in Political Science 
•  PhD in Sociology 
•  PhD in Hindi 
•  PhD in History 
•  PhD in Computer Science 
•  PhD in Mathematics 
•  PhD in Physics 
•  PhD in Chemistry 
•  PhD in Geology 
•  PhD in Engineering 

Also Read: Phd Admissions at Amity University, Noida

Here are some frequently Asked Questions

Q: how can i get into jnu for a phd programme.

A: To get admission in JNU for PhD, you need to follow these steps 

•  Check the eligibility criteria for the PhD program you want to apply for. 
•  Download the application form from the JNU website. 
•  Fill in the application form and submit it along with the required documents. 
• Show up for the National Level Entrance Examination( NTA) for PhD.
• still, you will be called for an meet, In the event that you qualify the entrance examination.
• Candidates will be chosen based on their execution within the entrance exams and the interview.

Q: Is JNU PhD admission open?

A: Yes, JNU PhD admission is open for the scholastic time 2023- 24. The final date for online operation is 15 September 2023.

Q: What's the final date for JNU PhD admission 2023?

A: The final date for online application for JNU PhD admission 2023 is 15 September 2023.

Q: How much does JNU pay for PhD?

The JNU PhD stipend for 2023- 24 isRs. 31,000/- per month for the primary two a long time andRs. 35,000/- per month for the consequent a long time. The paycheck is additionally qualified for HRA and other remittances.

Q:What are the rules for PhD in JNU?

The rules for PhD in JNU are as follows:

•  The least eligibility requirement for PhD could be a Master's degree with a least of 55 marks.
•  The PhD program is a full- time program and the length is ordinarily 3 times.
•  The PhD scholars are required to require a qualifying exam within the to begin with time.
•  The PhD students are too required to publish at slightest two investigation papers in peer- reviewed journals.
•  The PhD understudies are required to yield a thesis within the last year.

Q: Have PhD seats diminished in JNU?

A: Yes, the number of PhD seats in JNU has dropped in later years. This can be due to a number of components, counting the expanding fetched of instruction and the restricted availability of funding.

Q: Is net obligatory for PhD in JNU?

A: NET isn't obligatory for PhD in JNU. In any case, it's prudent to have NET/ Door score as it'll allow you an edge in the choice process.

Q: Do PhD students get paid in JNU?

A: Yes, PhD students in JNU are qualified to admit a annually stipend. The sum of stipend depends on the student's academic performance and research advance.

Q: Is JNU better than DU?

A: Both JNU and DU are head universities in India and offer a great quality of education. still, there are some crucial differences between the two colleges. JNU is a research- ferocious university and places a solid accentuation on research. DU, on the other hand, could be a more teaching- oriented college. JNU is additionally known for its magnanimous and dynamic climate, while DU is more conventional. Eventually, the best university for you'll depend on your individual preferences and goals. 

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Undergraduate vs. Graduate: Educate Yourself On The Difference

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The main difference between undergraduate and graduate is that undergraduate is always used in the context of the first level of college or university education (the level where you can earn a bachelor’s degree ). In terms like graduate student and graduate degree , graduate refers to a level of advanced education beyond the undergraduate level, especially a master’s degree or doctorate . The noun graduate is more general, simply referring to a person who has completed a level of education (someone who has graduated ).

The difference between undergraduate and graduate is a difference of degrees (*throws graduation cap in the air to celebrate the pun*).

The level of education that each word involves varies depending on how the word is being used, and there are situations in which both words can be used in the same situation. For example, you can become a graduate student after graduating with an undergraduate degree.

The word graduate can mean very different things depending on whether it’s used as a noun (as in recent   high school graduates ), an adjective (as in graduate student and graduate degree ), or a verb (as in I plan to graduate next May ). The same goes for its shortened form, grad , which can be used as a noun (as in Congrats, grads! ) or an adjective (as in grad program ).

Undergraduate can also be used both as a noun (as in I’m an undergraduate at Stanford University ) or an adjective (as in I’m working toward my undergraduate degree ). It can be shortened to undergrad in both cases.

By the end of this article, you’ll have an advanced degree in all the different ways graduate, grad , undergraduate , and undergrad are used, and what they mean in each case.

What does undergraduate mean?

An undergraduate is “a student in a university or college who has not received a first, especially a bachelor’s, degree.” For example, a college student might say I’m an undergraduate at the University of Texas if they were pursuing a bachelor’s degree there.

Undergraduate is also commonly used as an adjective in this same context, in terms like undergraduate student , undergraduate degree , and undergraduate studies.

Undergraduate is often shortened to undergrad as both a noun and an adjective.

In undergraduate, the prefix under- is used to indicate a lower rank or status. The educational status of an undergraduate student is below that of a graduate student.

What’s the difference between wisdom and knowledge ? Here’s a lesson on the two terms.

What is an undergraduate student ? And what is an undergraduate degree ?

An undergraduate student is a student who is pursuing a degree at the first level of higher education (meaning the level after high school) at a college or university. Undergraduate students are typically those working to earn a bachelor’s degree (or, less commonly, an associate’s degree ). These degrees are often referred to with the general term undergraduate degree.

Outside of the US, an undergraduate degree is sometimes called a first degree. There are also other types of undergraduate degrees outside of the US, such as a foundation degree (which, like an associate’s degree, is typically a two-year degree).

What does graduate mean?

As a noun, the word graduate  [  graj -oo-it ] refers to “a person who has received a degree or diploma on completing a course of study.” In other words, a graduate is someone who has completed a particular level of schooling or an educational program—a child who just finished kindergarten and a doctor who just completed medical school are both graduates. It can even be used figuratively , as in She’s a graduate of the school of hard knocks.

As a verb, graduate [  graj -oo-eyt ] means “to receive a degree or diploma on completing a course of study.” The process of graduating—and the ceremony itself—is called graduation .

As an adjective, graduate [  graj -oo-it ] means something more specific. It’s used to indicate that a student, degree, or educational program is an advanced one, beyond the level of a bachelor’s degree. This sense of graduate is most commonly used in terms like graduate degree, graduate school , graduate program, and graduate student.

What is a graduate degree ? And what is a graduate student ?

Graduate degree typically refers to a degree beyond a bachelor’s, most commonly a master’s.

A graduate student is a student who’s pursuing an advanced degree after having earned their undergraduate degree (such as a bachelor’s degree) by graduating from an undergraduate program. Calling someone a graduate student most often means they are pursuing their master’s degree, but it may be another advanced degree, such as a PhD (You’d most commonly call such students PhD students. Or you might say they are working toward their doctorate or their doctoral degree.)

To earn a graduate degree, graduate students go to a division of a university known as graduate school , and such a program is often called a graduate program. In all of these terms, graduate is often shortened to grad : grad school , grad student , grad program . (A student doesn’t become a graduate student until they take graduate-level courses. For example, if a student graduates with a bachelor’s degree and then later pursues a different bachelor’s degree, they are still an undergraduate student .)

Some graduate studies are referred to in more specific ways: medical students go to medical school to earn their medical degree ; law students go to law school to earn their law degree.

Do you know the difference between these highly-esteemed graduate degrees and titles: PhD, MD, and Dr ?

Where does the word graduate come from?

Graduate comes from the Medieval Latin graduārī, meaning “to take a degree.” It ultimately derives from the Latin gradus, meaning “a step.” Each time you graduate, you take a step to the next level of education.

What does postgraduate mean?

The adjective postgraduate is sometimes used in the same way as the adjective sense of the word graduate, especially in the UK, as in postgraduate student or postgraduate studies.

Postgraduate should not be confused with postdoctoral , which refers to studies, research, or professional work above the level of a doctorate.

How to use undergraduate vs. graduate

The best way to sort out the different meanings of undergraduate and graduate is to determine whether each word is being used as a noun, an adjective, or a verb. Here’s an easy breakdown of the differences.

• undergraduate (noun): A college student pursuing a non-advanced degree, most commonly a bachelor’s degree. Can be shortened to undergrad.
• undergraduate (adjective): Used in the context of colleges and university programs ( undergraduate programs ) where students are pursuing a degree (generally referred to as an undergraduate degree ) that is not an advanced degree. Also sometimes shortened to undergrad.
• graduate (noun): A person who has completed a particular level of schooling or educational program. Can be shortened to grad.
• graduate (verb): To complete a level of schooling (and, typically, to receive a degree or diploma). You can graduate from kindergarten, high school, college, graduate school, medical school, etc.
• graduate (adjective): Used in the context of advanced schooling—a level beyond a bachelor’s degree, most commonly a master’s program. Used in terms like graduate student , graduate school , graduate degree , graduate program , graduate courses , etc. Often shortened to grad.

Examples of undergraduate, undergrad, graduate, and grad used in a sentence

Let’s look at some examples of these words in actual, real-life use to get the meanings straight.

• As an undergraduate, she had studied engineering; as a graduate student, she switched to architecture.
• I completed my undergraduate degree after five years and a lot of hard work.
• As a graduate student, you will be expected to complete a thesis.
• You should start thinking about graduate school applications before you graduate.
• Most of the applicants for this position are recent college graduates.
• I’m still an undergrad, but I’m hoping to start grad school next fall.
• I’m a UGA grad, but I almost went to Georgia Tech.

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Doctor of Education Leadership

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America needs transformative leaders in preK–12 education whose passion for education quality and equity is matched by a knowledge of learning and development, the organizational management skills to translate visionary ideas into practical success, and a firm grasp of the role of context and politics in shaping leadership. Graduates of the three-year, multidisciplinary Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education will be prepared to become those leaders.

The Ed.L.D Program — taught by faculty from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School — will train you for system-level leadership positions in school systems, state and federal departments of education, and national nonprofit organizations. Ed.L.D. is a full-time, three-year program built on a cohort learning model. Cohorts consist of up to 25 students from diverse professional backgrounds (including district/charter management leaders, nonprofit directors, principals, teachers, and policy researchers) who progress through the program together.

All Ed.L.D. students receive a full tuition funding package plus stipends, work opportunities, and a paid third-year residency at a partner organization.

The Ed.L.D. Program prepares graduates to do work for the public good in the American public education sector, whether that be at the system or state level. Specifically, the program is designed to accelerate the progress graduates make toward achieving meaningful impact in influential roles and/or crossing boundaries in the following spaces in the public education sector:

• PreK–12 district or CMO leadership roles : superintendent of schools, chief academic officer, and/or deputy superintendent
• Foundation/philanthropy roles:  director, president and CEO, senior fellow
• Education nonprofit roles : president or executive director of backbone or collective impact organizations which support preK–12 schools. Ed.L.D. graduates will lead education nonprofits that explicitly focus on improving outcomes and opportunities for children, families, and communities.
• State or federal education leadership roles : commissioner or deputy commissioner roles. Could also include public education advocacy or education policy advisers to senior government officials.
• Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation roles:  Founder, CEO, president

Curriculum Information

The Ed.L.D. curriculum is a balance of multidisciplinary coursework and practice-based learning. Core courses and electives are taught by recognized leaders from across Harvard’s graduate programs in fields like data-based education reform, organizational change and innovation, and effective leadership strategies for urban schools. You will develop and test your leadership skills through team projects and an immersive third-year residency.

All students in the cohort take the same classes in four foundational content areas: learning and teaching, leadership and organizational change, politics and policy, adult development, and leadership inside and out (including one-on-one executive coaching). Courses taken during the first-year focus on practice-based learning and serve as the framework of your first-year experience.

Sample HGSE Courses

• Leading Change
• How People Learn
• Ed.L.D. Proseminar
• Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Learning
• Race, Equity, and Leadership
• Practicing Leadership Inside and Out
• Sector Change
• The Workplace Lab for System-Level Leaders

View  all courses  in the Academic Catalog.

Each cohort member works with program advisers to choose an individualized sequence of electives from any of the Harvard graduate schools. You will work closely with the program faculty and staff during your second year to determine the best match with a partner organization for your third-year residency. Matches are driven by mutual interest between the resident and the partner organization, and each student's career and learning goals and geographic preferences.

• Second Year Practicing Leadership Inside and Out
• Driving Change 
• Education Sector Nonprofits
• Negotiation Workshop
• Coaching with Equity in Mind
• Ethnic Studies and Education
• Deeper Learning for All:  Designing a 21st Century School System
• Institutional Change in School Organizations, Systems, and Sectors

You will take part in a 10-month paid residency at one of our partner organizations. There, you will work on a strategic project which synthesizes your experience and learning into a written Capstone project. You will stay connected to your Ed.L.D. cohort and HGSE through technology and by returning to Harvard periodically for intensive workshops.

Paid Residency 

Our partner organizations include school systems and departments of education, as well as some of the nation's most influential and dynamic nonprofit, mission-based for-profit, and philanthropic organizations.

You will be intentionally pushed out of your comfort zones and asked to work systemically and make a significant contribution to the partner organization. In addition, the residency will provide you with the professional mentoring, practical experiences, and network of connections they need to position themselves as future leaders in the education sector. 

Strategic Project 

You will define (with supervisors from your partner organization) a strategic project on which to focus. You will have the opportunity to lead one or two major efforts on behalf of the organization, such as the creation or implementation of current initiatives. The project allows you to practice and improve leadership skills, add important value to the mission and strategy of the partner organization, work systemically, and hold high-level accountability.

During the residency period, you will produce a written Capstone. The Capstone is a descriptive, analytic, and reflective account of your third-year leadership contributions to a strategic project within an Ed.L.D. partner organization. It is a demonstration of your ability to engage others, develop strategy to successfully address and diagnose challenges, work toward a vision and goals, and learn from the results.

Sample Topics

• Accountability, Coherence, and Improvement: Leadership Reflection and Growth in the Los Angeles Unified School District
• Leadership Development for Entrepreneurial Education Leaders Working to Build Public & Private Sector Support
• Disrupting Teacher Preparation: Lessons in Collaboration and Innovation Across the Learning to Teach Community of Practice
• Pursuing Educational Equality for English Language Learners

Sample Summaries 

• Breaking Down Silos in a School District: Findings from an Ed.L.D. Project in Montgomery County
• Expanding Students' Access to Meaningful STEM Learning Opportunities Through Strategic Community Partnerships
• Developing a New Teacher Leadership and Compensation System in Iowa: A Consensus-Based Process
• Finding Great Teachers for Blended-Learning Schools

GSE Theses and Dissertations from Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH)

Program Faculty

Ed.L.D. students learn with renowned faculty from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard Business School, and Harvard Kennedy School. Faculty from the three schools share their individual expertise in the Ed.L.D. Program and work collaboratively to provide a challenging and coherent experience for students. Faculty who teach in the Ed.L.D. core curriculum and advise Ed.L.D. students include:

Faculty Director

Frank D. Barnes

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Western Colorado University’s Graduate Program in Creative Writing (GPCW) is excited to announce the hiring of veteran screenwriter James Napoli as the program’s new Screenwriting Director.

In his role as a professional story analyst for Los Angeles production companies, Napoli has read and evaluated nearly a thousand works for the screen. His screenplay Nick & Vin was a top ten percent finisher in the Academy Nicholl Fellowships, and he is currently developing an original one-hour television pilot project, Nightside .

He has optioned three original screenplays and has written and directed the festival award-winning dramatic short films The Priests and Nobody Gets Hurt . He co-created and co-hosted the cinema-themed podcast Movies Not Movies, and, as Head Writer for the Sirius/XM audio drama program New Frequency , he created over fifty original plays in every genre.

Napoli’s scholarly work includes contributions to The Handbook of Script Development (Palgrave Macmillan), Perform: Succeeding as a Creative Professional (Focal Press), and Routledge Research in Higher Education’s Globally Networked Teaching in the Humanities: Theories and Practices . For many years, he also contributed articles on screenplay craft to Creative Screenwriting Magazine .

“I am delighted to take on this new role as part of a remarkable program that nurtures artistry and develops the unique, individual voices writers will need to stand out in their professions,” Napoli said. “I cannot imagine a community of students and colleagues that could be more wonderfully aligned with my approach to screenwriting, teaching, learning and life.”

The GPCW is thrilled to welcome Napoli into the program and enthusiastic about how his leadership will help grow the Screenwriting concentration. CMarie Fuhrman, Associate Director of the GPCW and Chair of the Screenwriting Director Search Committee, said, “James’s eagerness, congeniality, approachability, and industry and craft knowledge, coupled with his desire to find a home for his career and passion, make us confident that he will build the Screenwriting program to nationwide visibility and be a valuable and wonderful teacher and colleague.”

For more information about Western’s graduate-level screenwriting program, contact GPCW Program Support Coordinator Sarah Goettsch at [email protected] .

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