Graduate Programs

 
 

Doctoral & Educational Specialist Degree Programs

Our college was honored to be among the first to partner with other institutions in offering a joint doctoral program, and our partnership with Claremont Graduate University endures. In addition to the Ph.D., the college is proud to offer the Ed.D. and Ed.S. (Education Specialist) degrees.
Education, Joint Doctoral Program SDSU/ Claremont Graduate University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Education Leadership, Community College/Postsecondary
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Educational Leadership, PK-12 School Leadership Concentration
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Educational Leadership, PK-12 School Leadership Concentration with Science and Mathematics Focus
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
School Psychology
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

Master's Degree Programs

The College of Education offers graduate study leading to a Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.S.) degree in education in various concentrations. Some of these concentrations are designed to permit concurrent completion of an advanced credential.
Child Development
Master of Science (M.S.)
Early Childhood and Family Clinical Counseling
Master of Science (M.S.) & LPCC
Counseling (Online-Hybrid)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Counseling, Multicultural Community Counseling (CBB) and LPCC
Master of Science (M.S.) & LPCC
Dual Language and English Learner Education (Hybrid)

Option to Specialize in Critical Literacy & Social Justice (Online)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Education, PreK-12 Educational Leadership
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Education, PreK-12 Educational Leadership/ Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Combo Program (Online)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Education, Reading
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Language Arts Education (Summer Only)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Marriage and Family Therapy
Master of Science (M.S.)
Mathematics and Science Education
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Postsecondary Educational Leadership and Student Affairs
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Rehabilitation Counseling
Master of Science (M.S.)
School Counseling plus Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Master of Science (M.S.) & PPS
School Psychology
Master of Science (M.S.)
Special Education, Behavior Analysis and Autism
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Special Education, Concentrations in Early Childhood, Mild/Moderate Support Needs, and Extensive Support Needs
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Teacher Leadership
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Teaching, Elementary Education and Secondary Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Advanced Certificates

Advanced certificates provide additional professional skills and expertise. Units earned can often be applied toward the completion of a graduate degree. 
Behavior Analysis
Advanced Certificate
Cognitive Disabilities
Advanced Certificate
Co-Occurring Disorders
Advanced Certificate
Dual Language for Academic Literacy (Online)
Advanced Certificate
EC-TEaMH: Early Childhood Transdisciplinary Education and Mental Health
Advanced Certificate
Educational Leadership in Intercollegiate Athletics
Advanced Certificate
English Language Development for Academic Literacy (Online)
Advanced Certificate
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Advanced Certificate
Rehabilitation Technology
Advanced Certificate
Restorative Justice Practice and Trauma-Informed Care
Advanced Certificate
Spanglish Decolonial Healing (Online)
Advanced Certificate

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