Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy
| Type | Unit of Northwestern University |
|---|---|
| Established | 1926[1] |
| Dean | David Figlio |
Academic staff | 23[citation needed] |
| Undergraduates | 387[citation needed] |
| Postgraduates | 384[2] |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy |
The School of Education and Social Policy (SESP), established in 1926, is the smallest of the eight undergraduate and graduate institutions at Northwestern University, USA. Located about 12 miles north of downtown Chicago in Evanston, Illinois, SESP's curriculum focuses on the academic study of education.
Undergraduate programs[edit]
The SESP offers four concentrations leading to a bachelor’s degree:
- Human Development and Psychological Services;
- Learning and Organizational Change;
- Secondary Teaching, focusing on K-12 education;
- Social Policy.
Majors of all concentrations are required complete a junior-year unpaid internship at a relevant organization in the Greater Chicago area.[3][4][5][6][7]
Graduate programs[edit]
The SESP offers three PhD programs: Learning Sciences, Computer Science, and Human Development and Social Policy. There are four master's degree programs: MS in Higher Education Administration and Policy, MS in Education (K-12), MS in Learning and Organizational Change, and a dual degree in Applied Economics and Social and Economic Policy.[8]
Special programs[edit]
In addition to undergraduate and graduate programs, SESP also offers a multidisciplinary program in education sciences, an interdisciplinary training program for PhD students.[9]
Affiliated projects and centers[edit]
- Center for Connected Learning
- Center for Talent Development
- Study of Lives Research Group
- Institute for Policy Research
Rankings[edit]
As of February 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked SESP 8th among institutes training educators in the US.[10]
Notable alumni[edit]
- Michael Bakalis (B.S. 1959, M.A. 1962, Ph.D 1966), former Deputy Secretary of Education in the US Department of Education, chairman of the Illinois' Education Accountability Task Force
- D'Wayne Bates (B.S. 1998), professional American football player
- Robert Boone (1975), founder of Young Chicago Authors, author of Inside Job: A Life of Teaching
- Clinton Bristow (B.S. 1971), former president, Alcorn State University
- Ronald Burton (B.S. 1960), Boston Patriots first American Football League draft choice, member of the College Football Hall of Fame
- Wendy Chamberlin (B.S. 1970), president, Middle East Institute; former U.S. ambassador to Pakistan; former assistant administrator, USAID Bureau for Asia and the Near East
- Evan Eschmeyer (B.S. 1998), professional basketball player
- Pat Fitzgerald (B.S. 1996), current head coach of the Northwestern University Wildcats American football team
- Otto Graham (B.S. 1944), professional American football quarterback, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Austin King (B.S. 2003), professional American football player
- Sophia King (M.S.), alderman for Chicago's 4th Ward
- Stanley Krippner (M.S. 1957, Ph.D 1961), psychology professor, Saybrook Institute; 2003 recipient of the Ashley Montagu Peace Award
- Mark Loretta (B.S. 1993), professional baseball player
- Billy McKinney (B.S. 1977), former professional basketball player, former executive vice president, Seattle SuperSonics and Seattle Storm professional basketball teams
- Lorraine H. Morton (M.A. 1942), former mayor of Evanston, Illinois
- Kelly O'Donnell (B.S. 1987), White House correspondent for NBC News
- Marty Riessen (B.S. 1964), professional tennis player
- Ronald Riley (B.S. 1971), Presiding Judge, Sixth District, Cook County Circuit Court, Chicago
- Crispin Sanchez (Ph.D), advocate for education and athletics among Mexican Americans in South Texas
- Wayne Watson (B.S. 1969, M.S. 1970, Ph.D 1972), president, Chicago State University; former chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago
- Richard E. Wiley (B.S. 1955), former chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), senior partner, Wiley Rein
References[edit]
- ↑ "1900 - 1949 Timeline". Northwestern University. Archived from the original on 2010-01-23. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Rankings - Best Education Schools". US News. Archived from the original on 2011-01-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Curriculum". Northwestern School of Education and Social Policy. Archived from the original on 2012-02-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Learning and Organizational Change". Northwestern School of Education and Social Policy. Archived from the original on 2012-02-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Secondary Teaching". Northwestern School of Education and Social Policy. Archived from the original on 2012-02-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Social Policy". Northwestern School of Education and Social Policy. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Junior Year Practicum". Northwestern School of Education and Social Policy. Archived from the original on 2011-02-25. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Which Program is Right For You?". Northwestern University School of Education & Social Policy. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ↑ "MPES Training Program". Multidisciplinary Program in Education Sciences. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ↑ "Best Graduate Education Schools Ranked in 2022". US News Rankings. Archived from the original on 2022-02-19. Retrieved 20 February 2022. Unknown parameter
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External links[edit]
Coordinates: 42°03′16″N 87°40′44″W / 42.054307°N 87.67897°W
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