Programs Offered

The School of Education offers undergraduate and graduate courses of study that prepares students to work as teachers and administrators in preK-12 schools.

Undergraduate

Early Childhood prepares students to work with young children in preschool settings. Liberal Studies includes three options. One prepares students to work in interdisciplinary jobs not necessarily in teaching. The other two options prepare students to teach in elementary schools.

• Early Childhood
• Liberal Studies

Credentials

After obtaining a Bachelor's degree, students can pursue a number of programs that prepare them to teach in elementary, middle school, and high school as teachers, education specialists and administrators. These programs generally involve one to two years of study.

• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Elementary Teaching)
• Single Subject Teaching Credential (Middle and High School Teaching)
• Education Specialist Teaching Credential Level I (K-12 Education Specialist)
• Education Specialist Teaching Credential Level II (K-12 Education Specialist)
• Administrative Services Credential (K-12 administrators and teacher leaders)
• Bilingual Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD Certificate to accompany Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)

Masters

After obtaining a Bachelor's degree, students can pursue a Master of Arts degree in the School of Education that lead to more advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of school administration and special education.

• Master of Arts in Education
• Specialization in Educational Leadership
• Specialization in Special Education