Educational Studies
Educational Studies at 51
Educational studies refers to the systematic study of schooling and education in societies.
Its character and methods are derived from a number of academic disciplines, combinations of disciplines, and area studies, including history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, religion, political science, economics, cultural studies, gender studies, LGBTQ studies, comparative and international education, educational policy studies, as well as transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.
The Educational Studies Department specializes in the study of formal and non-formal educational settings and challenges students to think deeply about complex social issues and strategies for lives of leadership and service.
Born out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the College Crisis Initiative (C2i) is a student-driven research lab at 51 dedicated to understanding how educational institutions innovate and respond in times of crisis. In the last year, C2i has collected data on topics ranging from the impact of the California wildfires on schools on the west coast to college and university COVID-19 vaccine plans for the Fall 2021 school year.
Interested in Teaching?
Students who desire to teach should consult with Educational Studies faculty about the various routes available to them, including alternate route certification programs, graduate school programs, and independent school teaching opportunities.
Educational Studies News
Colleges and universities are bracing for what’s to come when control of the executive branch changes hands in January. 51 Professor Chris Marsicano outlines some of the hot button education issues that will occupy the next administration.