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Critical Studies in Education Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The Critical Studies in Education Graduate Certificate is a 15-credit post master's certificate that prepares academic scholars and practitioners to understand and problematize sociopolitical historical contexts of global education. The certificate coursework engages students in exploring how interconnected social systems contribute to education's roles, outcomes, and processes. Critical theories as to how education has been shaped and continues to be shaped are explored to facilitate the development of tools to craft novel solutions to persistent problems.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 15 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 15 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Critical Perspectives in Education; Critical Praxis in Education; Critical Studies in Education Capstone; Critical Perspectives on Families in Education Research and Practice; Social and Political Forces in Education Leadership; Leading Change in Special Education and Disability Policy.

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Application information

Duration: 15 credits

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