Certificate in Social Justice Education
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Program Overview
Certificate in Social Justice Education (15 Credits)
This 15-credit certificate program is designed to assist in addressing teacher identities, support social justice in the classroom, and understand how marginalized groups have been adversely affected by school policy.
Teachers encounter a variety of students each day; in order to support and engage students, teachers should understand how to foster a culture where students are represented in fair and equitable ways.
Program Features
- 100% online program
- Affordable tuition with financial aid available
- Build a support network with other leaders and educators
- Curriculum grounded in current research
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Curriculum
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 15
Required Curriculum
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EDN 605聽-聽Teacher and Teaching Identities (Cr: 3)
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EDN 606聽-聽Teaching Diverse Learners (Cr: 3)
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EDN 607聽-聽Diversity and Equity in Education (Cr: 3)
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EDN 600聽-聽Gender in Education (Cr: 3)
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EDN 601聽-聽Sexuality in Education (Cr: 3)
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EDN 608聽-聽Student Diversity (Cr: 3)
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EDN 609聽-聽Culturally Responsive Classroom Management (Cr: 3)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this聽program, students will:
- Develop a social justice orientation for their classroom
- Understand how their identity as a teacher impacts marginalized students
- Develop pedagogy for inclusive practices that address inequities and foster cultural responsiveness
- Demonstrate expertise, mastery, and ability to implement the skills related to understanding and engaging in culturally responsive classroom management.
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EDN 605聽-聽Teacher and Teaching Identities (Cr: 3)