Empowerment Through Education
Don’t just envision progress in your school and community — create and encourage it from the classroom through curriculum development, leadership and policy. The online social justice in education graduate certificate from the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) transforms your interest into actionable, change-driven tactics you can implement as you build lesson plans and improve access to enrichment programs for all learners. Complete the online social justice in education certificate to refine your existing knowledge base or in conjunction with a graduate degree in educational psychology, teaching, counseling or leadership.
Program type:
Graduate Certificate
Format:
100% Online
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About the online social justice in education graduate certificate
Overseen by the Dr. Matthew D. Davis Racial and Social Justice Institute, the program trains education professionals to address diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
The program explores personal biases and systemic issues that contribute to educational disparities. You'll gain the knowledge and tools to develop your skills as an advocate. Weave social justice theories, both classic and contemporary, into your teaching practice. Prepare to tackle racial inequity and champion social justice in both education and society. Explore the interconnectedness of justice with economics, social structures, and more. Identify and dismantle barriers faced by marginalized groups in areas like curriculum, discipline, and technology. Ultimately, this journey equips you to create policies built on fairness, procedures that foster equity, and improved access to programs that empower all students to succeed.
Outcomes and Career Outlook
Demonstrate your dedication to change and serving all students. UMSL’s online social justice in education graduate certificate positions you as a leader equipped to challenge decades of measures restricting access to enrichment programs and placing select learners at a disadvantage.
With diversity, equity and inclusion shaping education at all levels, emphasize your commitment to advancing justice in your school and the community at large. In addition to addressing long-standing educational concerns, the certificate’s scope further enhances the knowledge base of professionals in adjacent fields, including politics, public administration and nonprofit work.
Plan of study
Non-Missouri Residents: Prospective students are responsible for reviewing the UMSL state authorizations page to see if this program is offered in their state throughout their program and to review the licensure or certification requirements for the state in which they reside.
