Educational Studies & Leadership

HME Program Structure

Please note that some course titles have changed (spring 2021); course numbers remain the same.

36-Credit Teacher Certification Program

SPECIAL SUBJECTS TEACHERS: HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, MUSIC, FAMILY/CONSUMER SCIENCE

Curriculum Requirements / 36 credits

Core Courses in Humanistic/Multicultural Education: 9 credits
EDS 541 Approaches to Social Justice Educational Studies (take near beginning of program)
EDS 748 Qualitative Research Methods (take near end of program)
EDS 749 Seminar in Social Justice Educational Studies (takn near end of program)

Electives in Humanistic/Multicultural Education: 9 credits
EDS 546 Conflict Resolution in Education
EDS 552 Restorative and Transformative Justice and Practice
EDS 555 Antioppressive Pedagogies and Practices
EDS 732 Group Dynamics
EDS 741 Social and Emotional Learning for Social Justice
EDS 753 Leadership in Education and Human Services

Courses to Educate Teachers to Work with Diverse Learners: 6 credits
EDS 581 Race and Gender in Education
SPE 565 Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms

Content Area Courses: 6 credits

Electives in Humanistic/Multicultural Education, Special Education or Foundations: 6 credits

30-Credit General Program

The flexibility of this program design allows each student to develop an individual plan of study unique to their professional goals by providing a wide variety of electives in education, liberal arts, and fine arts.

Curriculum Requirements / 30 credits

Core Courses in Humanistic/Multicultural Education: 12 credits
EDS 541 Approaches to Social Justice Educational Studies (take near beginning of program)
EDS 581 Race and Gender in Education (take near beginning of program)
EDS 748 Qualitative Research Methods (take near end of program)
EDS 749 Seminar in Social Justice Educational Studies (take near end of program)

Electives in Humanistic/Multicultural Education: 6 credits

Electives in Education, Liberal Arts, and Fine Arts: 12 credits

Special Emphases within the 30-credit General Program

The Program offers three special emphases to meet specific professional needs:

- A special emphasis for Not-For-Profit Professionals. Within the 30-credit MPS program, not-for-profit professionals working in a wide range of community organizations can take a series of courses in the Program as well as choose from a range of courses offered in the School of Education, the School of Liberal Arts, and the School of Business that address the specific needs of their not-for-profit roles.

- A special emphasis for Higher Education Professionals. Within the 30-credit MPS program, higher education professionals working in administrative, student service, and instructional roles can take a series of courses in the Program as well as choose from a range of courses offered in the School of Education, the School of Liberal Arts, and the School of Business that address the specific needs of their higher education roles.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 Core Courses

EDS541 Approaches to Social Justice Educational Studies
This introductory course examines social justice as a movement and approach to education. Students explore the challenge of implementing principles and practices that support diversity and equity in their schools, human service institutions, and communities.
(Offered each spring; take in first two semesters of the program.)

EDS581  Race and Gender in Education
This course examines how race and gender, along with other identities, shape and are shaped by educational settings. It explores systemic and personal manifestations and strategies for equity in curricula, classrooms, schools, and organizations.
(Offered each fall; take in first two semesters of the program.)

EDS748 Qualitative Research Methods
This required course introduces students to qualitative research methods. Students design, implement and present a major research project.
(Offered each spring; take in last two semesters of the program.)

EDS749 Seminar in Social Justice Educational Studies
This culminating course in the MPS program asks students to articulate their social justice positionality,
philosophy, and practice. Students will identify the tools and supports necessary for cultivating and sustaining just relationships and practices.
(Offered each fall; take in last two semesters of the program.)

Also Required for 36 Credit Program

SPE565  Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms
Examines a variety of issues and strategies related to educating learners with disabilities in general education classrooms. It also is designed to provide students with an understanding of the nature and needs of exceptional children and youth from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Electives

EDS546 Conflict Resolution in Education
Conflict is part of human social life, and educators across educational settings must understand and constructively deal with conflict. This course explores tools such as mediation and navigating conflict among diverse peoples and perspectives.

EDS548  Politics and Ethics of Service
Working in education, nonprofits, human services, or advocacy means being of service. This course reflectively explores the politics and ethics of these professional and personal relationships in the contexts of a diverse society.

EDS550  Expressive Arts and Social Change
The expressive arts can be utilized in envisioning and leading change initiatives that address social justice issues in schools and community organizations. This reflective and experiential course will explore practical, arts-based teaching and learning strategies.

EDS552 Restorative and Transformative Justice and Practice
This course provides educators the knowledge and skills to implement restorative practices in educational and community settings. These include social/emotional learning, conflict resolution, diversity awareness/action, circle processes and restorative or transformative justice processes.

EDS554 Critical Studies in Higher Education
Through an in-depth study of theories, policies, and practices, this course examines critical issues impacting U.S. higher education. Research in higher education and our collective contributions will be crucial sites of our study.

EDS555 Antioppressive Pedagogies and Practices
This course explores antioppressive education: learning, teaching, and facilitation that actively challenge multiple forms of oppression in society and learning spaces. We will explore theoretical foundations (such as Freire) and daily, lived practices for both teaching and facilitation.

EDS732 Group Dynamics
A laboratory for experiencing and analyzing group processes such as leadership, diversity, decision-making, communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving and team building. Students analyze and enhance their own behavior in groups and practice process-observation skills.

EDS741 Social-Emotional Learning for Social Justice
This course focuses on social-emotional learning in an interdisciplinary social justice context. Participants will explore programs and resources for use with a diverse range of learners in educational and human service settings.

EDS753 Leadership in Education and Human Services
Leadership can be a transformational force for social change in education, human services, and nonprofits. Learning from social justice leaders and students’ own experiences, knowledges, and values, this course critically examines leadership practices and conceptualizations.

Electives Offered Occasionally

EDS547 Education of Self for Professionals
This experiential course focuses on the role of self-knowledge in teaching and learning. The impact of gender, age, race, class, culture and family history on personal development are explored. Students examine limiting patterns and design alternatives.

EDS582 Exploration of Gender in Education
This course examines experiences of gender in educational institutions from early childhood through graduate school. Students analyze curriculum materials, classroom interaction patterns, organizational/social factors, and methods for creating gender-fair multicultural classrooms and other educational settings.