Undergraduate Minor in Education Leadership and Policy for Equity

The education leadership and policy for equity minor is designed for undergraduate students interested in critically exploring some of the most pressing issues facing education today. This minor offers coursework that will prepare undergraduate students for entry-level positions in educational leadership, policy, non-profits and a variety of other organizations. The education leadership and policy for equity minor will help students develop a focused understanding of sociopolitical, cultural and economic issues that affect equity in schools, colleges and communities in today’s globalized society.

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Why Minor in Education Leadership and Policy for Equity?

Open to all majors, this minor provides students the opportunity to study through coursework and experiential learning topics such as: race, gender and class inequality; poverty and homelessness; immigrant and refugee education; higher education access; school-community partnerships; and violence prevention.

After completing this minor, you will:

  • understand education leadership, policy, and the social sciences in relation to critical social justice issues facing society today
  • appreciate how social inequality affects education systems and policy
  • identify and evaluate best practices and hands-on skills for working in diverse education contexts

This minor is appropriate for students seeking careers in:

  • educational leadership, administration or policy in K-12
  • educational leadership, administration or policy in higher education
  • leadership and policy in related fields, such as
    • community development
    • government
    • non-profits
    • public administration
    • social work
    • urban planning

Program Overview

Academic minor completed Educational Leadership and Policy for Equity
Credits required for completion 18
Time to completion 2 to 3 semesters 
Course delivery On campus, online or hybrid
Careers
  • educational leadership, administration or policy in K–12
  • educational leadership, administration or policy in higher education
  • leadership and policy in related fields, such as:
    • community development
    • government
    • non-profits
    • public administration
    • social work
    • urban planning
Questions about the program?
Melinda Lemke

Program Director

Associate Professor
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Educational Leadership and Policy
470 Baldy Hall

716-645-1090
malemke@buffalo.edu

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Graduate School of Education
366 Baldy Hall, North Campus
716-645-2110
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