Program Overview

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Educational Equity, M.A.

The Master of Arts in Educational Equity at Saint Louis University's School of Education is an innovative, in-residence degree program designed to serve teachers and leaders working toward equity in schools as well as education advocates who work in out-of-school contexts.

Overview

Through core coursework and collaboration with faculty mentors, students gain tools to improve in their everyday work with youth, communicate research-based best practices to diverse audiences, and work for change in collaboration with local stakeholders.

Curriculum Overview

The degree requires the completion of 32 credits of coursework, including a 2-credit-hour capstone project and an oral examination. The capstone project allows students to pursue education-related issues in school or community contexts. The curriculum is designed to provide a smooth transition to the Curriculum and Instruction, Ph.D. for those who wish to continue their studies.

Fieldwork and Research Opportunities

All courses include opportunities for site-based applications of educational concepts and processes. Through the capstone project, students conduct professional inquiries designed to enhance their daily practice and spark change in their individual educational context.

Careers

This masters degree prepares students for a variety of roles, including school team leader, professional development provider, educational outreach coordinator, nonprofit specialist, adult educator, and education advocate.

Admission Requirements

• Application form
• Transcript(s)
• One letter of recommendation
• Résumé
• Professional goal statement

Application Deadlines

• Domestic students:
  • Fall semester by June 15
  • Spring semester by Nov. 1
  • Summer semester by April 1
• International students:
  • Fall semester by May 1
  • Spring semester by Oct. 1
  • Summer semester by Feb. 1

Review Process

A committee reviews each application holistically.

Requirements for International Students

• Demonstrate English language proficiency
• Academic records must include an English translation. Unofficial copies may be accepted in some cases for initial admission review, however official copies must be received prior to enrollment. Course-by-course transcript evaluations are accepted.
• Students must submit financial documents to be issued an I-20 for their F-1 visa application. Proof of financial support must include:
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University

Tuition

Tuition Per Credit: $690 (School of Education Master's programs and Graduate Certificates)

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information about Saint Louis University scholarships and financial aid, please visit the Office of Student Financial Services.

Learning Outcomes

1. Graduates will be able to critically analyze scholarly work related to equity in the field of education.
2. Graduates will be able to apply research-based best practices to problems grounded in educational contexts and professional literature.
3. Graduates will be able to communicate research-based best practices to diverse educational stakeholders.
4. Graduates will be able to collaborate with a variety of educational stakeholders.
5. Graduates will demonstrate understanding of the structures that influence the provision of educational services (including policies, laws, and governmental systems).

Course List

• EDF 6600: Socio-Cultural History of American Education (3 credits)
• EDF 6700: Reimagining Schools for Equity, Justice, & Healing (3 credits)
• EDR 5800: Collaborative Action Research for Change (3 credits)
• EDI 5200: Community Collaboration in Education (3 credits)
• EDI 5601: Literacy, Language, Culture and Power (3 credits)
• EDI 5650: Racial Literacy and Antiracist Praxis (3 credits)
• EDI 6480: Seminar in Curriculum (3 credits)
• EDI 6550: Principles of Assessment for Education Settings (3 credits)
• EDL 6730: District Level Professional Development and Teacher Evaluation (3 credits)
• EDF 6960: Project Guidance (2 credits)
• Elective (3 credits)

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Roadmap

The roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for programs and assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted. Courses and milestones designated as critical must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

Year One:

• Fall: EDI 5601, EDI 5920 (6 credits)
• Spring: EDI 5900, EDI 5650 (6 credits)
• Summer: EDI 6550 (3 credits)

Year Two:

• Fall: EDF 6700, EDR 5800 (6 credits)
• Spring: EDF 6600, EDL 6730 (6 credits)

Year Three:

• Fall: Elective, EDF 6960 (5 credits)

Total Credits: 32

Taking additional courses in the summer may decrease the time-to-degree.