Overview

The three primary goals of the program include improving instruction for diverse populations, preparing teachers for leadership roles within their schools, and preparing teachers to lead future change efforts in support of public education. The program includes coursework that uses a critical lens to emphasize culturally relevant pedagogy, student engagement and wellbeing, languaging and academic literacy development, and formative assessment for data-driven instructional decisions.

Key facts

University of Miami's Education and Social Change program provides cutting edge theoretical and practical understandings to teaching and learning for social justice and equity in diverse classroom settings. Additionally, the program partially fulfills state teacher certification requirements for novice teachers with a FDOE Temporary Teaching Certificate seeking permanent certification. No formal background in education or teaching experience is required.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education Assessment and Accountability
Educating Exceptional Students
Development, Learning, and Schooling
Building Positive Relationships in Inclusive Classrooms
Understanding Culture in the Classroom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former faculty familiar with academic work or current/former principals, assistant principals, department chairs (e.g., someone in a supervisory role);
Official transcripts (digitally sent via email to soegradadmissions@miami.edu) from all previous undergraduate and graduate enrollment;
Minimum cumulative GPA = 3.0 from previous institution(s) enrolled;
Resume/CV;
Personal statement of up to 1 page that includes the following:
Describe what you feel is your most valuable professional accomplishment to date; include why you feel this was/is valuable to you as a professional.
Describe what you feel is your most valuable personal accomplishment to date. For example, this could be a time that you were able to overcome a difficult situation or that you achieved an important personal milestone. Include:

Tuition Fees

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63456 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63456 USD / year

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63456 USD / year

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Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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