Master’s in Education and Social Justice

Fortune Master's Program

This graduate program explores the connections between education and social justice, focusing on research, policy, and societal issues. Students will examine ways to address challenges related to human rights, the environment, and education. The program provides opportunities to apply theory in real-world contexts and develop advocacy skills for educational and social change by working with organizations tackling major social issues. It is ideal for those dedicated—or aspiring—to careers in education, community organizing, and social justice.

Graduates will earn a Master’s in Education and Social Justice

Program Learning Outcomes

PLO 1: Equity-Driven, High-Rigor Instructional & Organizational Leadership

Analyze how social and institutional inequities affect classroom learning and student engagement. Develop and apply high-impact, inclusive practices that promote excellence, equity, and empowerment for diverse participants in a professional environment.

PLO 2: Scholarly Communication, Research Fluency, and Evidence-Based Practice

Demonstrate advanced scholarly communication and evidence-based research proficiency by producing clear, purposeful writing, presentations, and inquiry-driven analyses that connect theory, research, and professional practice in educational settings. Investigate problems of practice using rigorous methodologies and implement innovative, equity-driven solutions that strengthen educational outcomes.

PLO 3: Globalization, Migration, and Educational Access

Examine how globalization, migration, displacement, and human rights discourse influence educational access, policy, and opportunities across local and global contexts. Evaluate the experiences of multilingual, international, and historically underserved learners to design inclusive, culturally responsive environments that affirm students’ identities and promote belonging.

PLO 4: Reflective Scholar-Practitioner Integration through Capstone & Practicum

Integrate theory, research, and field-based experience through a sustained practicum and capstone sequence that applies learning to authentic educational challenges. Demonstrate reflective practice, ethical judgment, and justice-oriented leadership by creating applied projects and research that address inequities and expand pathways to student success.

Program Requirements

The successful completion of all required courses (30-semester units) is 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

$13,500 for five terms.

Additional Fees

Application: $100
Graduation application: $50
Official transcript: $10
Rush order (transcript): $20

Total Estimated Cost

$13,650

California State Assessment

California residents or those in residency programs must pay a state fee of $0.00 per $1,000 of institutional charges, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars.

Notice to Prospective Degree Program Students

The Bureau provisionally approves this institution for Private Postsecondary Education to offer degree programs. To continue to offer this degree program, this institution must meet the following requirements:

Become institutionally accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, with the scope of the accreditation covering at least one degree program.
Achieve accreditation candidacy or pre-accreditation, as defined in regulations, by October 25, 2024, and full accreditation by October 25, 2027.
If this institution stops pursuing accreditation, the following will happen:

The institution must stop all enrollment in its degree programs, and
Provide a teach-out to finish the educational program or provide a refund. An institution that fails to comply with accreditation requirements by the required dates shall have its approval to offer degree programs automatically suspended.

Rex & Margaret Fortune School of Education has applied for Eligibility from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). WSCUC has reviewed the application and determined that the institution is eligible to proceed with an Application for Accreditation. A determination of Eligibility is not a formal status with the WASC Senior College and University Commission, nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. It is a preliminary finding that the institution is potentially accreditable and can proceed within five years of its Eligibility determination to be reviewed for Candidacy or Initial Accreditation status with the Commission. Questions about Eligibility may be directed to the institution or to WSCUC at https://www.wscuc.org/contact or (510) 748-9001.