Community-based action, advocacy, and collaborative leadership.
Driven by the goal of building more equitable societies, this hub connects direct engagement to the broader mission of civic leadership and systemic change. The field spans careers aimed at fostering learning and providing social support—including teaching, educational innovation, and community advocacy. By emphasizing quality standards and learner support, this pathway prepares individuals to nurture the critical thinking necessary for personal and societal growth.
Explore pathways in: Educational innovation, outdoor leadership, social services, community organizing, nonprofit management, and advocacy.
We provide early admission to our graduate school and a way to earn your bachelor of arts degree plus your master of arts in teaching (MAT) degree—and licensure!—in five years. Our nationally recognized teacher education graduate programs are the perfect preparation for a career in education.