Men of Color in Education

Program Mission

The Men of Color in Education program is designed to prepare students for long-term professional success in the Teacher Pathway. We work towards closing the opportunity and resource gaps for students of color interested in becoming educators. Our goal is to build a community and network of men of color interested in the teaching profession.

About the Program

Men of Color in Education (MCE) is designed to recruit and support Latino and African American/Black undergraduate men towards obtaining a teaching credential program, and ultimately becoming a teacher for social change. The program provides culturally relevant academic advising and career counseling services and is also designed to improve belongingness and inclusion for undergraduate men of color, foster professional development and academic success, and serve as a community of educators who are committed to social and educational justice.

Men of Color in Education (MCE) is committed to creating and maintaining a culture of resiliency and determination as a way to increase student engagement, retention, and graduation rates for future male educators of color. MCE students are provided with the opportunity to explore and learn more about pursuing a teaching credential program(s) and careers in education while also understanding what it means to be a man and educator of color in our society.

How to Join

Men of Color in Education is open to all CSUF students interested in supporting Latino and African American/Black undergraduate men in obtaining a teaching credential and becoming teachers for social change. MCE does not consider race, color, national origin, sex or any other protected status in order to participate in MCE programs and activities.

If you are interested in joining the Men of Color in Education (MCE) Program and getting more information about future events? Please fill out our MCE Interest Form or you can email the MCE Coordinator, Lupe Garcia at [email protected] or (657) 278-5982.