Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy
| Type | Unit of Northwestern University |
|---|---|
| Established | 1926 |
| Dean | Penelope L. Peterson |
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Academic staff
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23 |
| Undergraduates | 387 |
| Postgraduates | 384 |
| Location | Evanston, Illinois, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/ |
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 is devoted to the academic study of education and is consistently ranked among the top schools of education in the US.
The School of Education and Social Policy offers undergraduates the opportunity to choose from four concentrations leading to a bachelor’s degree:
The Human Development and Psychological Services concentration examines the influences of the family, the schools, the community and the workplace on human development. Students in the program study both systems and individual approaches to the study of human psychopathology, growth and adaptation. Core course work addresses the following topics:
Learning and Organizational Change explores how organizations and the individuals within them use knowledge and learning to create and respond to change within their environments. LOC addresses the forces of change including technology, globalization, and changing demographics, and the theories and applications of learning, management, innovation and knowledge sharing. The interdisciplinary program draws upon current research in the fields of learning sciences and organization behavior. It also draws on the disciplines of economics, anthropology, psychology, sociology and computer science to aid students in understanding and influencing change. Core course work addresses topics such as:
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