Social Justice Education MEd
The goal of the Social Justice Education (SJE) concentration is to prepare educational leaders who can promote social diversity and social justice in educational settings through the development of theoretical and practical knowledge, empirical research, and the use of effective social justice education practices.
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This course focuses on the integration of SJE as pedagogy and SJE as content to promote youth engagement and transformative education across learning environments.
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Ximena Zúñiga
Chancellor's Leadership Fellow
Ximena Zúñiga, PhD (University of Michigan), a national leader in diversity, equity, and social justice education pedagogies, including intergroup dialo
Justin Coles
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Director of Arts, Culture, and Political Engagements at the Center of Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research
Justin A. Coles, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Social Justice Education in the department of Student Development.
Nina Tissi-Gassoway
Program Coordinator, Social Justice Education, AY24-25
Dr. Nina Tissi-Gassoway (they/them & she/her) is a Professor of Practice in Higher Education and Social Justice Education and Coordinator for the SJE program.
Jamila Lyiscott
Co-Founder, Center of Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research
Jamila Lyiscott a.k.a 'Dr. J' is an Associate Professor of Social Justice Education.
Warren Blumenfeld
Department of Student Development
Social Justice Education
Social justice education prepares teachers, leaders, and scholars to foster educational environments that are socially just, diverse, inclusive, and equitable.