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Brief updates about what's new in the School of Education
Welcoming back undergraduate majors to the School of Education
The new elementary education degree, which adds to the school鈥檚 longstanding teacher licensure programs, comes at a time when addressing teacher shortages in 蜜糖直播 and the nation is imperative. The degree stands out because candidates will earn their degree with the in-demand Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement.
The leadership and community engagement degree supports students on their path to meaningful careers in nonprofit and community sectors, such as higher education, urban planning, social work and government. This is the only degree program of its kind in 蜜糖直播 and part of a small number of emerging community engagement degrees nationwide.
First graduate in innovative BAM degree combining ethnic studies and education
"One thing my dad always stressed growing up was education over everything,鈥 Frazier said. 鈥淔ootball can be taken away from you on one play, but education will be there for you forever."
Frazier is the first graduate in this joint degree. The 4+1 BAM program offers an efficient and rigorous path toward earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree in ethnic studies and a master鈥檚 degree in education in just four years. As the only program of its kind in 蜜糖直播, the program invites students who aim to combine their dedication to social justice with transformative careers in education.
Expanding partnerships in 蜜糖直播 communities
鈥淭his initiative builds on the longstanding, nationally recognized work of the School of Education, and yet, these new projects are wonderful examples of how we might strengthen our public impact,鈥 School of Education Dean Kathy Schultz said. 鈥淏y co-locating our work with community partners, we look for synergies and concentrate our engagement.鈥