Education and Educational Counseling

San José State University MA program in Higher Education Leadership prepares education leaders through an equity-minded praxis approach to engage in transformative thinking and practice with the goal of disrupting how power, in the form of racism, classism, sexism, and related oppressions intersect to (re)produce and sustain disparate higher educational opportunities. Higher Education Teaching Certificate: Our Higher Education Teaching Certificate develops postsecondary faculty’s culturally sustaining and responsive pedagogical knowledge grounded in social justice, equity, and inclusion.If you’re a MA/MS graduate, are a graduate student about to complete your program, or faculty member in a postsecondary institution, the Higher Education Teaching Certificate is for you! 

San José State University - Master of Biotechnology

An innovative combination of laboratory-based science and graduate-level business courses, our two-year, 13-course Master of Biotechnology (MBT) stands out with its direct mentorship opportunities and access to Silicon Valley biotech companies. 

San José State University - Lurie College of Education - Ed.D. Program 

The SJSU Lurie College of Education Ed.D. Leadership Program prepares the next generation of leaders with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to understand the causes of inequitable outcomes in PK-12 and higher educational institutions. Students in this program are also simultaneously prepared to assess pedagogies, practices, policies, and curricula that hold the potential to improve the life chances of all students, especially minoritized students. 

California will soon open a new credential option for teachers committed to working with young learners. Completing the upcoming PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Program will enable you to teach children from Pre-Kindergarten to grade 3 in California public elementary schools. SJSU's program is pending final approval by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and is anticipated to launch in Summer 2024. For more information click here (tinyurl.com/FAQ-PK3) 

San José State University - Teacher Education Credential/MAT Program

Become a transformative educator! The Department of Teacher Education at the SJSU Lurie College of Education is committed to preparing highly qualified teachers who are ready to address the challenges of the 21st century and meet the needs of diverse student populations. If you are someone who: *shares a vision of teaching grounded in an ethic of care *has a commitment to social justice *has a passion for engaging students in learning then now is the time to take the next step in your teaching journey! Please contact us to talk about how you can earn your multiple or single subject credential and Master of Arts in Teaching degree OR the new PK-3 credential in as little as 12 months. You can also earn a bilingual authorization in Spanish, Mandarin, or Vietnamese. We are one of the least expensive and most impactful credential programs in this area! 

University of San Francisco - School of Education 

At the School of Education, our faculty, staff, and students are scholars and social justice advocates engaged within the diverse San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. With over 20 master's and doctoral programs, including programs at USF's additional locations, we welcome students who seek to make an impact and who are committed to serving those most in need. 

To embody that vision, our mission is to prepare outstanding therapists, educators, and advocates, grounded in the Jesuit values of a deep respect for all and a focus on social justice. Our mission is to develop professionals who will serve and positively transform schools, communities, and the greater society through their work. 

California State University (CSU) Monterey Bay - Department of Education

The CSUMB Department of Education & Leadership offer Teaching Credential programs (Elementary, Secondary, SPED) , Masters of Arts in Education, MS School Psychology, and MS in Speech & Language Pathology. Please visit us to find out more about the programs and pathways we have to offer. 

California Polytechnic State University - School of Education

Whether you are looking to become a k-12 or special education teacher, college advisor/counselor, curriculum specialist, or an educator in the business sector, the Cal Poly School of education has a pathway that's right for you! We offer credentials and Masters degrees in k-12 education, special education, Curriculum & Instruction, Higher Education Counseling/Student Affairs, and Educational Leadership & Administration. Start your career in education TODAY at Cal Poly School of Education! 

Saint Mary's College of California - Counseling, Teacher Education & Leadership

The Kalmanovitz School of Education at Saint Mary’s College of California is a top graduate school in the Bay Area and East Bay to offer credential, master’s, and doctorate degree programs in counseling, leadership, and teacher education. We empower students to lead change according to the principles of social justice and the common good through shared inquiry, collaborative learning, and community engagement. Our graduates become highly effective teachers, administrators, leaders, and counselors.