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Faculty

Chairperson: Candace A. Poindexter

Professors: Candace A. Poindexter, Irene Oliver, Francisco Ramos, Victoria Graf

Associate Professors: Ignacio Higareda, Ani Shabazian

Clinical Associate Faculty: Annette Pijuan Hernandez

Clinical Assistant Faculty: Paul Jimenez

Affiliate Faculty: Diane Fogarty, Liza Mastrippolito

Contact Information

Chairperson: Candace A. Poindexter
Phone: 310.338.7314
Fax: 310.338.1976
Email: Candace.Poindexter@lmu.edu
Assistant Director: Liza Mastrippolito
Email: smastrip@lmu.edu
Office Location: University Hall 2600
Academic Advisors: Terri Taylor, Michael Cersosimo
Email: Terri.Taylor@lmu.edu, Michael.Cersosimo@lmu.edu

Academic Programs

• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Bilingual Education
• Special Education
• Professional 2042 Clear Teaching Credential
• Literacy Education
• Educational Studies
• Undergraduate Programs in:
  • Elementary Education  
  • Secondary Education  
  • Bilingual Education  
  • Special Education
  • Elementary Education Minor  
  • Secondary Education Minor  
  • Special Education Minor  

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 Accreditation 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 programs, graduates are highly regarded by their colleagues and leaders in the schools, districts, and communities in which they serve. 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.

Learning Outcomes

In accordance with the Mission and Goals of the School of Education, the Elementary and Secondary Education programs strive to work collaboratively in a student-centered environment to be professionals who act to value and respect all individuals, promote social justice, promote cultural responsiveness, integrate theory and practice, develop moral, intellectual, responsible, and caring leaders and to collaborate and share leadership across communities.

Programs also strive to be, and to educate professionals to be, educators who: Respect and value all individuals and communities; Educate by integrating theory and practice; Advocate for access to a socially just education; and Lead in order to facilitate transformation.

For additional information, please refer to the School of Education Mission and Goal Statements.

Master of Arts Degrees in the School of Education

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

• Elementary Education, M.A. with a Preliminary 2042 Multiple Subjects Credential  
• Secondary Education, M.A. with a Preliminary 2042 Single Subject Credential  
• Literacy and Language Arts, M.A. with a credential option(see Literacy option in Elementary or Secondary M.A.)
• Bilingual Education, M.A. with a Preliminary 2042 Multiple Subjects Credential and Bilingual Authorization , with a credential option
• Bilingual Education, M.A. with a Preliminary 2042 Secondary Credential and Bilingual Authorization , with a credential option
• Traditional Special Education, M.A.  with the Preliminary Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities credential
• Reading Instruction, M.A./Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential (Online option available)  
• Educational Studies, M.A.  

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
• Professional 2042 Clear Teaching Credential  

Certificate Programs

• Bilingual Certificate Program  
• CTEL  Certificate
• Reading Certificate (online option also available)  

If students are interested in the following programs, please see the appropriate School of Education link:

• Special Education: Special Education, M.A.  
• University Intern Credential programs: Intern/Practitioner Program  

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.

Intern/Practitioner Candidates

University Intern: A candidate following this path is employed full-time at a public school in a district that has a partnership with LMU. The candidate takes courses while teaching full-time. This employment status, along with additional supervision in the classroom provided through LMU, fulfills the fieldwork requirements of the credential. Candidates seek out their own employment as an intern unless the candidate is part of a cohort program where placement is facilitated through the program. The Intern must be employed to teach at least 60% in the area of the credential, and the contract must state that the teacher is contracted to teach in the subject/grade in which the candidate is seeking a credential. It is necessary that the student hold a University Intern credential in order to be in the Intern program. Please see the program description if you are interested in the Intern/Practitioner Program .

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.
• Contact the School of Education Admissions Coordinator at soeinfo@lmu.edu for information session dates and times.

Elementary and Secondary Education Undergraduate Program

Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation

Senior Director: Annette Pijuan Hernandez
Assistant Director: Michael Cersonsimo
Center Location: University Hall 3346

Graduate Programs in Elementary Education

Academic Program Director: Irene Oliver
Assistant Program Director: Liza Mastrippolito
Office Location: University Hall 2600

Graduate Programs in Secondary Education

Academic Program Director: Irene Oliver
Assistant Program Director: Liza Mastrippolito
Office Location: University Hall 2600

Bilingual Education

Academic Program Director: Liza Mastrippolito
Office Location: University Hall 2600

Traditional Special Education

Academic Program Director: Diane Fogarty
Assistant Program Director: Liza Mastrippolito
Office Location: University Hall 2400

Professional 2042 Clear

Academic Program Director: Paul Jimenez
Assistant Program Director: Liza Mastrippolito
Office Location: University Hall 2600

Literacy Education

Program Direction: Candace Poindexter
Assistant Program Director: Liza Mastrippolito
Office Location: University Hall 2600

Educational Studies

Program Direction: Candace Poindexter
Assistant Program Director: Liza Mastrippolito
Office Location: University Hall 2600

Programs

• Bilingual Certificate Program
• California Teachers of English Learner (CTEL) Certificate for Eligible Candidates
• Reading Certificate (online option also available)

• Bilingual Authorization
• Elementary Education, M.A. with a Preliminary 2042 Multiple Subjects Credential
• Professional 2042 Clear Teaching Credential
• Secondary Education, M.A. with a Preliminary 2042 Single Subject Credential
• Undergraduate Teacher Preparation–Combined Program Requirements: Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate Disabilities with the 2042 Multiple Subject/Elementary Emphasis
• Undergraduate Teacher Preparation–Elementary Education
• Undergraduate Teacher Preparation–Secondary Education

• Bilingual Education, M.A. with a Preliminary 2042 Multiple Subjects Credential and Bilingual Authorization
• Bilingual Education, M.A. with a Preliminary 2042 Secondary Credential and Bilingual Authorization
• Catholic Inclusive Education, M.A. (Not admitting at this time)
• Educational Studies, M.A.
• Reading Instruction, M.A./Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential (Online option available)
• Special Education, M.A.

• Elementary Education Minor
• Secondary Education Minor
• Special Education Minor

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