Welcome to the Sanford College of Education
Tomorrow’s leaders are in today’s classrooms, and education is one of the fundamental building blocks of their success. Helping candidates with their educational needs, going above and beyond the call of instruction, and the willingness to be lifelong learners are all necessary in the classroom. The Sanford College of Education is here to help you get started in a life-changing environment.
Our education programs are as diverse as your needs, with degrees that cater to a wide array of teaching and administrative roles. Whether you see yourself as an education architect or special needs teacher, the SCOE has the program for you — with the dedicated, whole-human support you need to thrive and grow as a learner.
Now’s the time to see what the world of education can do for you at the bachelor, master, or doctoral level. Consider a degree in teacher education, special education, educational administration, applied behavior analysis, school and college counseling, school psychology, or social emotional learning. Develop your knowledge and skills now, and start making a life-affirming impact in your community tomorrow.
Robert Lee, EdD
Dean, Sanford College of Education
Explore Our Departments and Degree Programs:
Special Education
- Master of Education in Special Education with Extensive Support Needs Teaching Credential with Internship option (California)
- Master of Education in Special Education with Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Mild to Moderate Support Needs Teaching Credential with Internship Option (California)
- Preliminary Education Specialist Authorization: Extensive Support Needs Teaching Credential with Internship option (California)
- Preliminary Education Specialist Authorization: Mild to Moderate Support Needs Teaching Credential with Internship option (California)
Teacher Education
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education (BAECE)
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development with an Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (California)
- Master of Arts in Education
- Master of Arts in Social Emotional Learning
- Master of Bilingual Education With a Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option with Bilingual Authorization (Spanish) (CA)
- Master of Education in Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential and Intern Option (CA)
- Master of Science in Designing Instructional and Educational Technology
- Master’s of Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education Certificate in Curriculum Connections
- Early Childhood Education Foundations Certificate
- K-12 Cultural Competency Certificate: Asian American Studies
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Education
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Social Emotional Learning
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Education
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Social Emotional Learning
- Undergraduate Certificate: Early Childhood Education STEAM Integration
- Undergraduate Certificate: Early Childhood Social Advocacy
- Undergraduate Certificate: Fostering Early Childhood Education Leaders
- Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option (California)
- Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential
- Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option (California)
- Teacher Education Credential Programs
Applied Behavior Analysis, School Psychology, & Educational Counseling
- Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis Degree
- Master of Science in Educational Counseling with Internship Option (California)
- Master of Science in School Psychology with Pupil Personnel Services Credential (California)
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential School Counseling Credential with Internship Option (California)
Educational Leadership
- Education Specialist
- Education Specialist in Educational Leadership
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership
- Master of Science in Applied School Leadership (In Partnership with participating California County Offices of Education)
- Master of Science in Educational Administration with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Option (CA Option)
- Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
- Doctor of Education
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Education in Instructional Design
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design
- Clear Administrative Services Credential Induction Program
- Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (CA Option)