Graduate Certificate in Multicultural Education

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Multicultural Education equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively work with diverse populations in PK-12 education. Through required and elective courses, students develop an understanding of multicultural education principles, cultural diversity, and culturally responsive practices. The program prepares graduates for careers in education and related fields, where they can promote equity and justice for all students.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Multicultural Education (GCME) is designed for full- or part-time graduate students who seek to enhance their understanding and skills in multicultural education. The program aims to prepare students to work effectively with diverse populations, particularly in the context of PK-12 education. While the GCME is primarily intended for students who have completed an undergraduate teacher education licensure program, it is open to all qualified graduate students.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the GCME, students will be able to:

• Respect and appreciate cultural diversity.
• Promote the understanding of unique cultural and ethnic heritage.
• Develop culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining curricula, pedagogies, and praxes.
• Facilitate acquisition of the attitudes, skills, and knowledge to function in various sociocultural and sociopolitical contexts.
• Eliminate racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination in society.
• Achieve social, political, economic, and educational equity and justice.

Outline:

Required Courses (6 credits):

• CME 750 - Critical Multicultural Education
• CME 755 - Teaching about Latina/Latino Experiences in Education

Elective Courses (6 credits):

Option 1:

• CME 705 - Multicultural Education
• CIG 773 - Critical Literacies/Critical Pedagogies

Option 2:

• CME 765 - Analysis of the School-to-Prison Pipeline
• CME 770 - Critical Inquiry and Praxis

Assessment:

Students in the GCME program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Class participation
• Written assignments
• Presentations
• Projects
• Exams
The specific assessment methods used in each course will vary depending on the instructor.

Teaching:

The GCME program is taught by experienced faculty members who are committed to providing students with a high-quality educational experience. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.

Careers:

The GCME program prepares students for a variety of careers in education and related fields. Graduates may work as teachers, counselors, social workers, administrators, and other licensed and non-licensed school personnel. They may also work as higher education faculty and co-curricular services staff, or in various community-based educational roles.