EDD850 Doctoral Seminar: Social Justice in a Global World (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): EDD805 , EDD809 , EDD821  
This seminar examines social justice as a critical dimension of leadership in a global context. Students explore theories and frameworks related to equity, power, and systemic inequality across local, national, and international settings. Emphasis is placed on analyzing structural and institutional drivers of injustice and the role of leadership in advancing equitable change.

Seminar courses provide a collaborative learning environment in which students critically examine contemporary local and global issues through sustained scholarly dialogue and presentation. While course-specific structures may vary, all seminars emphasize critical inquiry, integration of theory and practice, and the co-construction of knowledge.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Critically evaluate theories and frameworks of social justice across local, national, and global contexts.

2. Analyze structural and systemic dimensions of inequality, including power, privilege, and institutional dynamics.

3. Examine the role of leadership in advancing social justice, including implications for policy, practice, and systems change.

4. Apply social justice frameworks to analyze contemporary local and global issues.

5. Facilitate scholarly dialogue and present analysis on a contemporary social justice issue grounded in theory and evidence.