EDUC 523 - Issues Related to Diversity, Equity, and Access in Higher Education

3 Credits

(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 552 This course examines issues of diversity (e.g., race, economic, ethnic, cultural, social, political, physical, and cognitive diversities) and their impact on classroom and school practices, policies and procedures. The course is structured around race and class issues within the historical, social, and political framework. Students will understand the importance of developing a new systemic vision for educational leadership in the face of of the increasing diversity, change and complexity in the local, national and global context. Students will bridge multiple perspectives and apply a cultural proficiency framework to address the current achievement and opportunity gap that exists for economically and socially challenged students. The removal of barriers to studetns achievement; and how to meet diverse student needs are discussed.