Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity
Program Description
The Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity program offers a course
of study devoted to the critical examination of theory, practice, and
policy in two major areas of emphasis: the education of culturally and
linguistically diverse students and the education of exceptional children.
The program stresses analysis, evaluation, and implementation of educational
programs for students who represent diverse learning needs within the
public school system. School culture, language policies, and the social
and political context of schooling are examined across emphases. Policies
that affect the assessment, placement, and services provided for exceptional
children also are examined. Program faculty offer courses in first and
second language acquisition theory, program development for bilingual
and English as a second language, and methodologies appropriate for such
programs. Faculty also offer courses in special education methodologies,
assessment, and program implementation. Additional related courses are
available in other programs of the School of Education and in other departments
of the university. The program is designed to train scholars, teachers,
resource specialists, and administrators for careers in academic institutions,
public schools, and federal and state agencies. Doctoral level preparation
is research oriented and qualifies graduates to be curriculum specialists
in school districts or faculty in university positions.
Degrees Offered
MA Degrees
Special Programs
Program Faculty
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