Educational Studies & Leadership
The Department of Educational Studies & Leadership offers psychological, sociological and philosophical foundations courses required by educational programs within the School of Education and across campus. It houses the Master of Professional Studies in Social Justice Educational Studies and the Educational Administration program, helping prepare tomorrow's education leaders to meet the challenges of a diverse and demanding educational environment.
The Department includes:
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The Educational Foundations Unit, in which students take courses that address political, social and historical issues through the history of American education;
- Educational Administration Programs, in which faculty are committed to the preparation of caring, critical and reflective school administrators; and
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The Social Justice Educational Program, through which students who wish to develop skills working with diverse learners can pursue graduate-level degrees combining education and human service.
Contact Information:
Address: Old Main 108
Department Email: edstudies@newpaltz.edu
Phone Number: 845-257-2831
Department Chair: Gowri Parameswaran, Ph. D. | paramesg@newpaltz.edu
Department Administrative Assistant: Terri Maphis | maphist@newpaltz.edu
Certification Advisor: Chris Whitaker | whitakec@newpaltz.edu
Programs
Social Justice Educational Studies Minor
MPS in Social Justice Education
CAS in Educational Administration (SDL/SBL)
CAS in Educational Administration (SDBL)
