Program Overview

Program Overview

The Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice in Education (DESJE) program is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply equitable and culturally responsive perspectives within the classroom and curriculum. This program enables educators to formulate and enact actionable strategies that support students from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to see themselves in the material they are learning.

Program Details

• The DESJE program covers various concepts, theories, and practices that help educators implement equity and social justice in their own practice.
• One of the influential courses in the program is the TED 5301 Learning Contexts and Curriculum class, which focuses on the impact of a designed curriculum on students, particularly when the curriculum is made with only one group of students in mind.
• Another significant course is the SCFE 5313 Transnational and Postcolonial Feminisms class, which helps educators understand the struggles of students in Latino communities and the importance of considering different needs across countries and cultures.

Subject Area

• Education
• Sociology

Program Reflection

The DESJE program has been instrumental in helping educators reflect on their own practices and how they can better support students from diverse backgrounds. Through courses like TED 5301 and SCFE 5313, educators can gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and theories that underpin equitable and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Program Outcomes

• Educators who complete the DESJE program can expect to have a deeper understanding of the importance of equity and social justice in education.
• They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
• The program will also help educators develop a sense of agency and intrinsic motivation in their students, which is critical for student success and academic achievement.