Dr. Paul Axelrod

Professor

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Biography

Paul Axelrod began teaching at York University in 1982. He was tenured and promoted to associate professor in 1987 and appointed full professor in 1994. During his career, he served as Chair of the Division of Social Science from 1989 to 1993 and Dean of the Faculty of Education from 2001 to 2008. His scholarly works delve into the history of schooling, higher education, and policy development in public and post-secondary education, as well as student and youth experiences. Axelrod has served as an expert witness in legal cases involving educational issues and has received numerous research and writing awards. He retired in June 2015 after dedicating many years to education and research.

Research Interests

History of Schooling Higher Education Public Schooling Post-Secondary Education Educational Policy Development

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1982-01-01 — 2015-06-01

York University • Toronto, ON, Canada

Retired professor in the Faculty of Education with extensive experience in teaching, research, and administration.

Awards

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Grant Historical Studies in Education

2015-01-01
#2007

David C. Smith Award

2007-01-01
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Distinguished Contribution Award

2016-01-01

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.