Contact Information

Program Director: Annette Pijuan Hernandez
Academic Advisor: Terri Taylor

Introduction

This interdisciplinary program provides experiences and opportunities for students to design an individualized, unique master’s curriculum that reflects their personal and professional goals. The program prepares students to be scholarly, reflective and transformative leaders in their chosen profession. Students in this program do not earn nor require a teaching credential. 

Program Outcomes

As a result of this program, candidates will:

• Develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of education
• Develop and improve the critical thinking skills needed to apply the knowledge and skills learned through the program
• Acquire and develop the knowledge, skills, and perspectives to examine and act upon the ethical and social justice dimensions of schooling
• Demonstrate knowledge of how diverse issues impact educational theory and practice both qualitatively and quantitatively

Program Admission Requirements

• Graduate Application
• Statement of Intent
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• 2 sealed official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• Interview with Program Director
• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or a 3.05 in the last 60 undergraduate units, or a 3.0 in at least 9 graduate units is required
• Bachelor’s degree
• For applicants who completed an undergraduate/graduate degree outside of the U.S.A.:
  • Transcript evaluations
  • TOEFL or IELTS minimum score

Program Requirements