Humanities, Humanistic Studies Master’s program at Delaware State University

Dual-Title MA TESOL Bilingual Education and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Skills and capacity to advance social, racial, and educational justice. The ECIL program is designed for teachers who seek to redesign their school and the education system for equity enhance their knowledge of curriculum and instruction refine their pedagogical skills in culturally responsive and anti-racist practices influence equitable classroom practices redefine curriculum using contemporary design principals and engage in action research to implement and measure systemic change efforts in education. The program adheres to the CAEP standards.

The goal of the Master of Arts in Equitable Curriculum and Instructional Leadership program at Delaware State University in the Education is to develop candidates in three distinct strands: Equity Literacy, Pedagogical Practices for Cultural Responsiveness, and Authentic Engagement Through a Social Justice Lens. Graduates of the program will be empowered to lead in inclusive schools and generate solutions to persistent inequities in real school contexts. Currently, the program offers two pathways:.

The 4 +1 MAT program: This program is for those students currently matriculating at Delaware State University in a designated education major.

Humanities, Humanistic Studies does not lead to a teaching certification or leadership certification in the state of Delaware.

The goals of the program are as follows:.

Delaware State University graduates will be able to:.

Program SLO1: Apply a deep knowledge of equity, social justice, and diversity to promote inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive instructional and behavioral support practices in education.

Program SLO2: Notice subtle biases, show curiosity, and skillfully confront issues related to inequities, social justice, and multiculturalism to conduct critical self-appraisal of these practices.

Program SLO3: Evaluate diverse perspectives to navigate the ambiguity and complexity that comes with multiple perspectives to ensure a culturally sustaining curriculum and high instructional expectations.

Program SLO4: Harness the power of diversity, equity, and social justice, as a source for creativity, innovation, and productive collaboration.

Program SLO5: Develop the professionalism and dispositions appropriate to equity, social justice, and diversity by working inclusively with a diverse learning community.

Program SLO6: Create an environment where each diverse perspective is considered for the cooperative purpose of making progress toward common goals.

Program SLO7: Evaluate the inequities and disparities in real educational contexts.

Program SLO8: Design the implementation of data-driven efforts that encourage social equity and inclusion.

Program SLO9: Exhibit intercultural communication skills that are scholarly, culturally sensitive, equitable, and self-reflective.

Program SLO10: Connect theory to practice in the areas of equity, diversity, and social justice while establishing partnerships with stakeholders.

ADMISSION DEADLINES AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR MAT PROGRAM.

Educators who wish to seek admission in the ECIL program are required to submit the following for consideration of unconditional admission:.

A valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License a Limited Standard, Standard or Professional Status Certificate issued by the Department prior to August 31, 2003, OR a such or similar licensure from another state.

Design an action research plan directly aligned to one of the three strands of the program: Equity Literacy, Pedagogical Practices for Cultural Responsiveness, or Authentic Engagement through a Social Justice Lens. The plan will be implemented in an educational setting and students will present their findings at a research symposium.

Or higher in graduate courses taken at an accredited institution and related to their proposed Program of Study can request consideration for transfer of credit. These courses will be evaluated on an individual basis by the respective Graduate Program.

Applicants must provide supporting documentation, as may be required by the Coordinator, The Master of Arts in Equitable Curriculum and Instructional Leadership Program, at the time of admission.