Dr. Melody Viczko

Associate Professor

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Biography

Melody Viczko is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Western University. Her research investigates critical policy analysis, equity, and leadership in education. Viczko employs qualitative methodologies to explore governance practices and the dynamics of policy assembly in education. Over her academic career, she has delved into diverse areas, including governance in higher education, the role of gender in educational systems, and justice in educational leadership. With experience in leading international research projects, Viczko has focused on topics like refugee access to higher education and the implications of digital technologies on student employability in the post-pandemic context. She has been actively involved in scholarly communities and serves on editorial boards for notable journals. Her commitment to advancing educational equity and systemic reform is integral to her work and mentorship of graduate students in these critical areas. Viczko has received various awards for her research contributions and continues to influence the field of educational policy and administration through her innovative approaches to leadership and governance.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, ON

Teaching and conducting research in the field of educational leadership and policy.

Courses

Critical Policy Studies in Education Critical Policy Studies in Higher Education Organizational Theory Leading Schools Social Foundations of Education Managing Learning Environment Ethics in Education

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.