Equity, Education and Social Justice

Master’s Program in Equity, Education, and Social Justice

We are humanizing. We are healing. We are transformational change.

Join us in the Master’s Program in Equity, Education, and Social Justice, where we blend theory and praxis to foster inclusive, equitable educational environments centered on human connection, joy, and transformational change. Embark on a transformative journey of critical inquiry to analyze how social, historical, and political contexts of society influence education. We broadly conceive education to encompass K-12 schools, higher education institutions, community organizations, and other spaces in which people engage teaching and learning. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, you will gain the knowledge and skills to analyze and address issues of inequity and injustice— locally, nationally, and internationally. This program is designed for advocates and leaders from broad professional backgrounds who aspire to drive social justice and equity within their communities. 

Become part of our vibrant community dedicated to reimagining education through an equitable lens. For decades, our program has produced alumni who harness the power of connection, creativity, and collaboration to create a more just and inclusive society— from nonprofit organizations, to K-12 and higher education institutions, to youth programming and community organizing, and other public and private sectors. Take this opportunity to join us in leading with vision and purpose in the pursuit of equity, education, and social justice.

This program allows admission in the Fall. The Fall 2025 application cycle is closed, the Cal State Apply University Application deadline was April 1, 2025. The next application cycle will be for Fall 2026.

How to Apply
Statement of Purpose prompt, etc., and MyCED Program Application Deadline

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Program Highlights:

  • Humanizing Education: Discover pedagogical approaches that prioritize the individual experiences and identities of students. Through critical reflection and inclusive practices, you will learn to create learning environments where every voice is valued, and diversity is celebrated.

 

  • Joyful Learning: Emphasizing joy as a vital component of education, you will experience innovative learning that inspires curiosity and creativity. Through intentional community-building and holistic classroom pedagogies, we create a humanizing educational space that fosters critical inquiry, dialogue, action, and healing.

 

  • Transformational Change: We couple rigorous theoretical training with reflective action to develop the skills necessary to become an agent of change in your community. Through this theory-to-praxis approach, you will cultivate the capacity to challenge systemic inequities, advocate for social justice, and inspire transformative actions to make social change. 

The Master’s Program in Equity, Education, and Social Justice is committed to fostering inclusive and equitable educational environments through critical inquiry, human connection, and transformational change. We aim to equip advocates, scholars, and leaders with the knowledge and skills to analyze and address systemic inequities across educational, community, and societal spaces. Rooted in interdisciplinary perspectives, our program empowers students to drive social justice and equity locally, nationally, and globally. Together, we reimagine education as a powerful tool for creating a more just and inclusive world. 

  1. Graduates understand how social forces impact, and are impacted by, educational policies, practices, and pedagogies. 
  2. Graduates have a critical understanding of the role of education in society—locally, nationally and globally. 
  3. Graduates have a critical understanding of historical and contemporary struggles for social and educational justice in the United States and around the world. 
  4. Graduates are committed to envisioning and effecting transformative practices in a variety of educational contexts. 
  5. Graduates value professional and intellectual growth and development as integral to exercising agency in their spheres of influence. 

  1. Students can synthesize concepts and ideas in the areas of equity, education, and social justice. 
  2. Students can identify implications of critical theories for educational practice in a variety of settings. 
  3. Students can formulate strategies for effecting social and educational justice. 
  4. Students can construct complex written arguments related to equity, education, and social justice. 
  5. Students can produce sophisticated academic writing related to equity, education, and social justice. 
  6. Students can engage in critical dialogue related to educational policies, practices, and pedagogies. 

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