The School of Education is a professional school dedicated to the education of new and experienced teachers, administrators and other school specialists. Our programs prepare candidates for basic teaching credentials in elementary, middle/secondary, and special education; service credentials in administration and school counseling also are offered. The School of Education offers advanced study through our master’s programs and joint doctoral program in Educational Leadership.

Detailed program information is available on the departmental websites. Important dates related to program admissions can be located on our Admissions webpage. Information related to scholarships and financial assistance for professional program candidates can be found on the Financial Aid website or the Chancellor's Office APLE webpage. Professional position opportunities are posted on our Student Resources webpage. We have a special recruitment and rentention program for Science and Mathematic Teachers  (SMTRI). For your convenience we have added a forms page to our website.

The School of Education is a dynamic academic professional community accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the California Commision on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). Please click on News & Events to see what we are up to and how to get involved. Important Policy Update CPR Training Summer Schedule 2008 Insights: Interviews with ELL Teachers