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South Africa: Education and Social Reform

Graduate Study Abroad

The course will use South Africa’s post-apartheid social and educational reforms as a case study to explore access and equity issues in education. What are the policies in place, challenges in implementing policies, and successes? There will be a comparison made with the US education context while drawing lessons from other countries in Africa. The course covers policies in K-12, higher education, and informal education systems that provide support for success in education. Participants will learn from people who are grappling with reform issues on a daily basis, explore the country’s diverse cultures, and gain an understanding of the challenges faced by its leaders and policymakers. Researchers, government officials, and other experts will share their own experiences in lectures and discussions, and the group will visit local schools and educational organizations.

Location:

Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa

Program Dates:

May 19 - June 2, 2025 (tentative; subject to change)

Faculty:

Application Deadline:

  • Priority Deadline: February 5, 2025 (admissions continue following the priority round deadline on a space-available and rolling basis)
  • Regular Deadline: March 5, 2025

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