Equity and Inclusion in Education Graduate Certificate

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The Equity and Inclusion in Education Graduate Certificate is administered through Education through the area of Educational Sustainability in the School of Education , College of Professional Studies.

The Graduate Certificate in Equity and Inclusion in Education consists of 12-credits of coursework as well as a train-the-trainer capstone experience (EDSU 790 /EDSU 990 ). The course work explores systems, structures, policies, practices, and attitudes to create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment, culminating with an action-oriented project. This certificate is designed for students in the educational sustainability doctoral program that want a concentration in education for equity and inclusion.

Obtaining the certificate in conjunction with the EdD requires 57-credits and all courses should be taken at the 800- or 900-level. Master’s students are allowed to take courses with permission of the Director of the Educational Sustainability program at the 700-level.

Consists of 12 credits.

Required, 6 credits

EDSU 721 - Building Equitable Education Systems: Understanding Race, Ethnicity, Power, and Privilege Credits: 3 or
EDSU 921 - Building Equitable Education Systems: Understanding Race, Ethnicity, Power, and Privilege Credits: 3
EDSU 790 - Special Topics in Educational Sustainability Credits: 3 or
EDSU 990 - Special Topics in Educational Sustainability Credits: 3

Electives, 6 credits

Choose from:

EDSU 709 - Ethics of Care in a Sustainable Society Credits: 3 or
EDSU 909 - Ethics of Care in a Sustainable Society Credits: 3
EDSU 712 - Political Ecology and Sustainability Credits: 3 or
EDSU 912 - Political Ecology and Sustainability Credits: 3
EDSU 820 - Social Justice in Education for Sustainability Credits: 3