Master’s in Education and Social Justice

This graduate program offers opportunities to explore the complex links between education and social justice, focusing on current research, educational policy, and societal issues. Students will reflect on ways to address problems impacting human rights, the environment, and educational systems. Students pursuing this program will have several opportunities to integrate theory and practice in various learning contexts. Students will hone their skills to advocate for educational systems and societal changes by engaging with organizations focused on addressing major social issues. This program is designed for those who are committed—or aspire to commit to—education, community organizing, and social change.

 

Completing this graduate program leads to a Master of Arts degree in Education and Social Justice.

Program Requirements

The successful completion of all required courses (30-semester units) as listed below.


Courses

Credits

Hours

EDU605 Academic Writing

2

30

EDU610 Education for Social Justice

3

45

EDU615 Critical Race Theory in Education

4

60

EDU650 Gender and Sexuality in Education

4

60

EDU670 Environmental Justice

2

30

EDU690 Migrants, Refugees, and Human Rights

3

45

EDU710 Social Justice and Education Policy

4

60

EDU760 Advocacy, Community Organizing, and Education

4

60

EDU780 Practicum

2

30

EDU790 Capstone

2

30

Total

30

450

Tuition and Fees

Tuition

 
  • Tuition: $13,500 for five (5) terms.
 

Fees

  • Application fee: $100
  • Graduation application fee: $50
  • Official transcript Fee: $10
    • Rush Order: $20

 

Total Charges

  • Total charges: $13,650
 

Note: The state of California requires the collection of an assessment of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, from each student in an educational program who is a California resident or is enrolled in a residency program. For institutional charges of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less, the assessment is zero dollars ($0).