Ed.M. in Educational Policy Studies with an emphasis in Diversity and Equity Issues in Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Education

Program Information

This unique online program aims at providing educators with a holistic approach to issues related to diversity and equity in P-16 learning environments; it will develop teachers and administrators who are knowledgeable in learning theories, leadership in diverse environments, disability, race, gender and sexual orientation issues, and issues of social class and poverty.

Participants will learn how to address the need to create a learning environment in which all learners feel safe, have opportunities to freely engage in the pursuit of knowledge, and are motivated to learn.

A foundation of learning theories, best practice models, and innovative learning techniques for addressing the diverse learner will be provided.

Degree/Certificate: Masters Degree

Required Campus Visits: None

Program URL: http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/programs/online/diversity/

Program Contact: Vaughn Page
Online Program Coordinator
Phone: (217) 333-2155
E-mail: vpage@uiuc.edu
URL: http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/programs/online/diversity