Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Social Practice and Transformational Change

University of Guelph

The PhD in Social Practice and Transformational Change program is designed to stimulate interdisciplinary examination and critical theorization of social practice and its relationship to policy, programs and transformational change.In this program, you will design and implement practice-based research projects and research-based practices, as well as develop principled, ethical and sustainable frameworks for collaborative, community-engaged initiatives.Intersectional and Decolonizing Approaches and the Unsettling Nature of ChangeFeminist, Gender, Sexuality and Other Critical Perspectives for Rethinking Difference and the HumanIndigenous Knowledge Systems, Social Justice and Praxis Orientation, Methodological Innovation and Boundary CrossingCommunity Engaged ScholarshipThis program is intentionally designed to be deeply learner-centred. You will have the opportunity to explore your interests throughout the program with the creation of your own Individual Development Plan IDP.The Individual Development Plan will support you in aligning personal and professional goals with your academic expectations and responsibilities. Its built-in flexibility will allow your learning to be adapted and directed by you

College of Social and Applied Human Science