Muslims: Past & Present
The Understanding Muslim Students Pathway is appropriate for any staff seeking to become more knowledgeable about their Muslim students. Educators will hear from leaders and experts on Islamic history and experience the culture through various activities.
This Pathway provides its participants with materials, resources, and accurate information first-hand. It stimulates meaningful discussions and delivers unbiased information. Participants complete the course with a new or enhanced understanding towards Muslim students and the ability to assure they are respected in their classrooms.
Each course in this Pathway is 15 hours and can be taken for 1 graduate credit with UMass Global. An additional $75 per credit is payable to UMass Global upon completion of the course.
Course 2 - Muslims: Past & Present - 15 hours (1 graduate credit)
In this second 15 hour course of the Pathway, participants will:
- explore the history and structure of the mosque and arrange a visit; and
- consider the daily lives of American Muslim families.