The Department of Educational Policy and Community Studies provides students with an understanding of urban educational issues, with a focus on the historical, political, economic and socio-cultural contexts of communities, schools and society. Join our program and explore the causes of inequality in urban communities and schools and learn about strategies for addressing urban challenges.
Our Programs
Bachelors Degree, Community Engagement and Education
Optional Submajors and Certificates:
Community-Based Organizations: Policy and Leadership
Masters Degree, Cultural Foundations of Community Engagement and Education
Optional Focus Areas:
Alternative Education
Community Empowerment and Change
Community Partnerships and Engagement
Educational Policy
Race, Class, and Gender in Education
Urban Education
Youth Work
Alternative Education Add-On License (DPI 952 Certification for Currently Licensed Teachers)
Advising
Have questions about a program or looking for academic or career advice? Our advisors are here to help. Community education majors are assigned to faculty advisors in Educational Policy and Community Studies. The department also offers drop-in advising for new students, transfer students, current students and students seeking information about the program. For graduate programs, we assign individual faculty advisors at admission.
Graduate Project Assistantships
Interested in reducing the cost of your degree while gaining valuable experience for your resume? Learn more about Graduate Project Assistantships by visiting the Scholarships & Assistantships webpage.
Contact Us
For more information or questions about the program
(414) 229- 4721
soeinfo@uwm.edu
Mailing Address
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Department of Educational Policy & Community Studies
School of Education
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201