Our
Mission
The
mission of the Education Department is to prepare students to be
excellent urban educators. Study of pedagogy and content enables
our students to advocate for equity and social justice as these issues
play out in the classroom and the politics of education. Oxy
future teachers are trained to be leaders and to work within a strong community network to grapple with
theory and practice through college readings and intensive fieldwork
experience. Social constructionist philosophy frames the dynamic
relationship between content, knowledge, and pedagogy emphasized in our
program. Oxy students collaborate professionally with classroom
teachers, parents, and students. They reflect on their teaching practice, and learn to build a
community within their own classrooms and beyond. Future teachers are
prepared to work, support, and be leaders in pluralistic school communities that
embrace diversity and inclusion.
Update on Credential/Graduate Programs
The Department of Education is currently on hiatus relative to its multiple and single subject teaching credential and Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.). graduate programs. As a result, the department will no longer be accepting new applications for the teaching credential or M.A.T. program. During this next year the College will be re-examining its options concerning credential/graduate course offerings.
Current Students in Credential/M.A.T. Program
For current students completing their credential program, continue on with your course of study for the appropriate multiple or single subject or M.A.T. program. Please see the Department Chair or Department Credential Analyst if you have any questions regarding your program or need more information.
