Master’s in Education and Social Justice
Fortune Master's Program
This graduate program explores the connections between education and social justice, focusing on research, policy, and societal issues. Students will examine ways to address challenges related to human rights, the environment, and education. The program provides opportunities to apply theory in real-world contexts and develop advocacy skills for educational and social change by working with organizations tackling major social issues. It is ideal for those dedicated—or aspiring—to careers in education, community organizing, and social justice.
Graduates will earn a Master of Arts in Education and Social Justice.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Explain how environmental issues disproportionately affect different social groups.
- Apply academic standards for producing graduate-level written work and presentations.
- Analyze the connections between migration and human rights.
- Examine systems of privilege and oppression, focusing on race, class, gender, and sexuality.
- Assess the links between education policy and social justice concerns.
- Evaluate strategies for social justice advocacy and community organizing.
- Compose a reflective report integrating theory and field experience related to education and social justice.
Program Requirements
The successful completion of all required courses (30-semester units) is listed below.
|
Courses |
Credits |
Hours |
|
EDU605 Academic Writing |
2 |
30 |
|
EDU610 Education for Social Justice |
3 |
45 |
|
EDU615 Critical Race Theory in Education |
4 |
60 |
|
EDU650 Gender and Sexuality in Education |
4 |
60 |
|
EDU670 Environmental Justice |
2 |
30 |
|
EDU690 Migrants, Refugees, and Human Rights |
3 |
45 |
|
EDU710 Social Justice and Education Policy |
4 |
60 |
|
EDU760 Advocacy, Community Organizing, and Education |
4 |
60 |
|
EDU780 Practicum |
2 |
30 |
|
EDU790 Capstone |
2 |
30 |
|
Total |
30 |
450 |
Tuition and Fees
Tuition
- $13,500 for five terms.
Additional Fees
- Application: $100
- Graduation application: $50
- Official transcript: $10
- Rush order (transcript): $20
Total Estimated Cost
- $13,650
California State Assessment
California residents or those in residency programs must pay a state fee of $2.50 per $1,000 of institutional charges, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars.
Notice to Prospective Degree Program Students
This institution is provisionally approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to offer degree programs. To continue doing so, the institution must:
- Obtain accreditation from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency.
- Achieve accreditation candidacy by October 25, 2024, and full accreditation by October 25, 2027.
If the institution stops pursuing accreditation, it must halt enrollment and either complete students' programs or provide refunds. Failure to meet these deadlines will result in automatic suspension of degree program approval.