Overview
Program Coordinator: Melissa Thomas
Program Delivery Format: 100% Online, 8-week sessions
Total Credits: 15
Average Completion Time: 12 months
Admission Cycle: Fall, Spring and Summer (two entry points per semester, six entry points per year)
Admissions Contact: Crystal Perry, Assistant Director, Graduate Enrollment Management (cperry@mcdaniel.edu | 410-386-4833)
GPS Student Support Liaisons: gpsadvising@mcdaniel.edu | 410-857-2500
Understanding race, power and privilege calls for leaders who have the courage, knowledge, and skills to engage in thoughtful conversation, planning and action to advance equity in education and society at large. McDaniel’s Equity and Excellence in Education Post-Bachelor’s Certificate program is designed to synthesize theory, research and practice to equip educators, school personnel and administrators across educational disciplines to advance educational justice and lead change to create a school and community culture of equity and excellence.
Participants will examine the foundations of becoming a culturally responsive social justice leader and educator and gain skills 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.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the program must:
- Complete an application for graduate study
- Submit official bachelor’s degree transcript with a minimum of 3.00 GPA* from an accredited institution; graduate transcripts if applicable.
- Provide a copy of a Teaching or Specialist licensure. Evidence of completion of teacher preparation program via transcript and passing Praxis II scores can be accepted in lieu of teacher certification. Provisional or conditional certificate holders should discuss program options with the Graduate and Professional Studies office.
The heavy emphasis on social justice in schools and educational settings requires participants to be familiar with these settings or to have experience working in a closely related organization which has a focus on education.
*Please note: Students who have a 2.75-2.99 GPA may be admitted provisionally and will be required to maintain a 3.0 GPA in the first 9-12 credit hours. Students with less than a 2.75 GPA may be considered for provisional admission on a case-by-case basis but may be required to provide additional documentation and/or participate in an interview. Admission may also come with additional conditions.
International Students:
This program is delivered primarily online and as a result does not meet the federal regulations for international students to study in the US. If you are a US citizen living outside of the US, you should contact gps@mcdaniel.edu to discuss your eligibility for admission to this program.
Equity Core Courses (15 credits):
Exit Requirements:
Students must successfully complete all courses with a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Students who successfully complete McDaniel’s Post-bachelor’s certificate may build on this credential and may complete a master’s degree in Elementary or Secondary Education by completing an additional 15 credit hours. Students completing the post-bachelor’s certificate can transfer courses if taken within six years of taking their first course.
State Authorization
McDaniel is an approved institutional member of the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). Membership in SARA is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses/programs offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. For more information about SARA, including the states currently participating in the agreement, visit http://www.nc.sara.org.
SARA membership allows McDaniel to accept and deliver our programs/courses online to students in 49 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Students who reside in California, currently the only state not a member of SARA, should contact the admissions office prior to application to verify if you are eligible to participate in the online program of interest.
For more information about state authorization requirements and complaint resolution, visit https://www.mcdaniel.edu/academics/graduate-professional-studies/state-authorization-requirements-complaints-resolution
