MINOR IN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AND POLICY FOR EQUITY

Posted by Tim on October 26, 2022 in Academics, UB Curriculum

Open to all majors, this minor provides students the opportunity to study through coursework and experiential learning, topics such as: race, gender, and class inequality; homelessness; immigrant and refugee education; K-12 educational reform and higher education access; school-community partnerships; health equity and violence prevention.

Benefits:

• The ability to use knowledge from educational leadership, policy, and the social sciences to address justice issues.

• Awareness of how social and economic inequality affects educational systems, policy and intervention strategies.

• Best practices and hands-on skills for working in diverse educational and related contexts.

It will prepare students interested in studying social, political, and economic contexts of education, policy, and leadership. It will also prepare students for careers in education, policy, non-profit, non-governmental organizations, and related professions.

To finish this minor you must complete 18 credit hours, including 4 required courses and 2 electives.

CONTACT: Melinda Lemke, PhD

Associate Professor, Educational Leadership & Policy malemke@buffalo.edu | 716-645-1090

VISIT: ed.buffalo.edu/leadership/minor