Master of Arts - Social and Cultural Pedagogy

The MA in social and cultural pedagogy is a two-year program designed for educators with professional experience who seek to develop real-world skills and practical knowledge to help them accomplish specific career goals.

The first of its kind in North America, the program focuses on the study of learning beyond schooling, delving into research, theory and practice for nonformal education across cultures, ages and education levels. This is an interdisciplinary program in social and cultural pedagogy in which students work with communities to address and solve complex societal problems by analyzing social structures and cultural dynamics and by planning, implementing and evaluating social and educational strategies in a variety of areas, with a focus on nonformal and informal education. Each student creates a highly individualized and transdisciplinary path of study, taking classes tailored to meet their specific goals.

A master's degree in social and cultural pedagogy provides educators with the skills they need to create positive change in nontraditional educational settings, including early childhood education, museums, nongovernmental organizations, and adult and community education, among others.