The Social Cultural Foundations in Education Certificate is for students in any field who want to complement their primary degree through interdisciplinary study of the foundations of education and educational policy from a critical perspective.

Why is DePaul's certificate special?

The Graduate Certificate in Social and Cultural Foundations in Education is designed for students in any field who want to complement their primary degree through interdisciplinary study of the foundations of education and educational policy from critical perspectives as they impact both school and non-school settings. For students in Teacher, Administrator or Counselor licensure programs within the College of Education, this certificate will enhance their competitiveness in the workplace, setting them apart from educators without this background. Others with a broad interest in educational issues who are not professional educators will find this certificate to be a valuable supplement to their work in other fields or in their professional practice.

Course Requirements

The certificate program requirements include completion of four graduate-level courses from among the following:

• SCG 527 Global Issues in Education
• SCG 603 Culture and Education
• SCG 604 Identity: Constructions and Negotiations
• SCG 608 Ideology, Power and Politics
• SCG 611 Philosophical Studies in Education, Culture, and Ethics