Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012 > School of Education > Elementary and Secondary Education > Elementary and Secondary Education Graduate Program

Elementary and Secondary Education Graduate Program

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Elementary and Secondary Education

Introduction

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education offers a variety of credential and graduate programs that emphasize the preparation of excellent teachers to educate the culturally and linguistically diverse populations in K-12 public or private schools. Accredited by the National Council for the Education of Teacher Education and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, we provide professional preparation in research-based exemplary practices that include the requisite knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to ensure equity and excellence in education. As a result of our Masters and credential program, graduates are highly regarded by their colleagues and leaders in the schools, districts, and communities in which they teach. Teacher preparation and professional development options in the Department promote and respond to the Jesuit and Marymount traditions and correspond to the core tenets of the School of Education’s Conceptual Framework.

Academic Programs

Elementary Education

Secondary Education

Early Childhood Education

Literacy Education

Educational Studies

Professional 2042 Clear Teaching Credential

Master of Arts Degrees in the School of Education

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education offers the following programs:

Combined preliminary credential and Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Secondary Education or Literacy and Language Arts;
Master of Arts in Elementary Education or Secondary Education, with a credential option;
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Specialized Master of Arts programs in Reading Instruction or Educational Studies.

Credential Programs

Preliminary California teaching credentials in:

Elementary Education (SB 2042 Multiple Subjects)
Secondary Education (SB 2042 Single Subject)
Elementary or Secondary Education with a Bilingual Authorization

If students are interested in the following programs, please see the appropriate School of Education Department.

Special Education: Department of Educational Support Services

University Intern Credential programs: Department of Specialized Programs in Urban Education

Teaching credential requirements (listed with each program) are governed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and are subject to change.

Students interested in pursuing credentials in Elementary or Secondary Education must attend an information session to begin the application process. Contact the School of Education Admissions Coordinator at 310.338.7845 or soeinfo@lmu.edu for information session dates and times.

Traditional Candidates (Credential Candidates Only)

Candidates following this path will complete all coursework before beginning their culminating experiences as student teachers. LMU will facilitate the candidate’s placement as student teachers. Placements must be completed in the subject or grade level that is authorized by the credential.

Priority Application Deadlines for Master of Arts and/or Credential Programs

Fall semester—June 15

Spring semester—November 15

Summer session—March 15

Students applying for admission to the School of Education are highly encouraged to submit their applications for admission and all supporting documents by the priority deadlines outlined above. Qualified applicants meeting this deadline will be given priority consideration for program admission.