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Doctoral of Education (Ed.D.) in Social Justice Education Social Justice Education is an interdisciplinary concentration of study with a focus on social diversity and social justice as they apply to formal and non-formal educational systems. It uses and generates research and theory to understand the sociocultural and historical contexts and dynamics of specific manifestations of oppression (e.g., ableism, classism, heterosexism, racism, religious oppression, transgender oppression and sexism) in social systems. It brings together faculty and students with interests in issues of social diversity and social oppression, inclusion, equity, social justice, critical theories, critical pedagogies, dialogues across differences, individual and collective empowerment, liberatory consciousness and practice, and research for social justice. The goal of the SJE doctoral concentration is to prepare scholars and educational leaders that can promote social diversity and justice in educational settings through the development of theoretical and practical knowledge, empirical research, and the use of effective social justice education practices. The concentration engages candidates in the study, interrogation and further theorizing of social justice issues and social justice education practices for the purpose of developing knowledge capable of fostering educational environments that are socially just, diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all members within given communities and contexts. Candidates are experienced educational professionals – classroom teachers, school counselors, staff development professional, education administrators, student affairs programmers, special educators, youth workers, or college residential educators – who work closely with a faculty guidance committee to plan a course of study which balances academic and professional experiences relevant to successfully completing doctoral work. Graduates are employed in various roles including faculty and leadership and administration roles in a variety of educational settings including private and public schools, non-governmental organizations, university and college settings. Doctoral concentration of study - 60 credits (including 18 dissertation credits) Required Courses: Core SJE Courses: (14 cr.) in four core SJE competency areas:
EDUC 691E includes a minimum of four weekend seminars selected from among the following seven choices: Ableism, Religious Oppression, Classism, Transgender Oppression, Heterosexism, Racism and Sexism. Two Theory Courses (6 cr.), one of which should be taken outside the School of Education. Student regularly take related graduate level theory courses in Anthropology, Education, Women Gender and Sexuality studies, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, and Sociology. Three Research Courses (9 cr.) to assure competency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, and a third SJE Research Practicum project. Elective Courses Ed.D. candidates are required to take 3 graduate level electives (12 cr.) (inside or outside the School of Education) related to scholarly interests selected in conjunction with graduate advisor and/or guidance committee. Students take courses in Afro-American Studies, Anthropology, Education (teacher education, higher education, educational policy), Women, Gender and Sexuality studies, Sociology, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, and Sociology. Additional School of Education Requirements: In addition to the SJE doctoral program requirements listed above, the School of Education requires course work (or equivalent) in human development, social justice, historical foundations, research and pedagogy. These requirements can be filled by courses already listed within the SJE core, research, and elective areas. Core, theory, research and elective courses, together account for 39 credits. No credits are attached to the Comprehensive Papers, which typically follow the completion of all course work and enable the doctoral student to explore in depth one or two specific areas of social justice. These areas usually enable the student to become familiar with a field for dissertation inquiry. The dissertation (18 cr.) follows the comprehensives. Most doctoral students take assistantships for financial support and professional experience, thereby extending doctoral work into a fifth year. While individual doctoral programs of study are directed by the faculty on the doctoral guidance committee, a typical doctoral program of studies in the SJE doctoral program might be as follows: Semester 1 (Fall of the first year):
Semester 2 (Spring of the first year):
Semester 3 (Fall of the second year):
Semester 4 (Spring of the second year):
Semesters 5 and 6 (third year):
Semesters 7 and 8 (fourth year):
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