Social Justice in Education Capstone Course

Catalog description

This capstone course is a culminating experience taken at the end of the Social Justice in Education minor. In this course, students apply theory toward action and develop meaningful partnerships with an appropriate community. It provides students the opportunity to revisit major ideas and themes learned during minor coursework. In doing so, students reflect on their learning journeys, synthesize key understandings, and complete a community-oriented project. Key components of the capstone project include manifesting theories into action; developing meaningful partnerships with community stakeholders; advocating for educational equity; and designing and implementing justice-focused curriculum for schools, community-based educational programs, or other non-traditional educational settings. Students will assess community needs, while working collaboratively to prepare a civic action plan/local initiative. Upon completion of the capstone experience, students present their final reflections to colleagues - presentations that examine their growth throughout their studies and lay out their trajectories as advocates for social justice in education.