Equity and Excellence in Education (EEE) Certificate

Overview

The Equity and Excellence in Education Certificate prepares candidates to be well-versed in the competencies needed to teach in classrooms with diverse student populations.  Participants will examine the foundations of becoming a culturally responsive social justice educator and gain skills needed to be change agents in public schools that are working to create more equitable learning environments for students of diverse backgrounds.   Coursework will also explore instructional strategies and curriculum materials which challenge current oppressive structures in school systems and assist participants in creating and influencing policies that affect classrooms and communities.  McDaniel will award a certificate for completion of the series of five courses.   Completers may continue to take coursework through McDaniel leading to an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction.

Admissions Requirements

Candidates must submit:

• application for graduate study with non-refundable fee
• official transcript conferring bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Courses

 All students complete 15 credit hours:

• ETM 501 - Foundations of Social Justice Teaching
• ETM 511 - Race and Ethnicity in American Education
• ETM 521 - Culturally Reflective Instruction
• ETM 525 - Leadership for Equity and Excellence
• ETM 560 - Research and Planning for Equity and Excellence