EDU 506 : Societal, Organizational, & Institutional Change

EDU 506 examines the theoretical, philosophical, methodological, and conceptual questions and concerns that inform (non)democratic approaches to societal, organizational, and institutional change. Human beings live in a complex world. One that is constantly evolving and exists in multiple dimensions and planes. Understanding the nature, scope, pace, agents, and process through which such changes occur is essential for preserving human flourishing, agency, and security. Edu 506 equips learners with the foundational knowledge to understand, manage, initiate, and shepherd transformational change initiatives. It empowers them to achieve lasting and effective societal change by harnessing education’s power. Students enrolled in this course will encounter the works of writers and public thought-leaders like Saul Alinsky, John Dewey, Paulo Freire, Mikhail Gorbachev, Friedrich Hayek, Daisaku Ikeda, Karl Marx, and Kwame Nkrumah.