Dr. Catherine Hands

Associate Professor

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Biography

Catherine Hands is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean of Research in Graduate Studies at Brock University’s Faculty of Education. She holds a PhD in Educational Administration from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. With a background as an elementary teacher in a Montessori school system, her career has transitioned to educational research and consultancy for various educational boards in Ontario. Dr. Hands has also served as a faculty member at the University of San Diego, where she taught in the Leadership Studies department, focusing on principal qualification and leadership programs. Her research interests are deeply rooted in her experiences in classroom settings working alongside school leaders and teachers. They encompass areas such as educational leadership, school-community relations, learning communities, and educational change. Dr. Hands is committed to maintaining an active research agenda, contributing to regional, national, and international discourse in her field.

Research Interests

Courses

EDUC 5P62: Politics, Power and Policy in Education EDUC 5P72: Effecting Change in Education EDUC 5P92: Introduction to Educational Research

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.