degree & credential offerings
Acceptance into any School of Education graduate degree program requires a separate application and acceptance process from that of the credential and certificate programs. To help you find a program by the type of degree or credential you are interested in receiving, please search through our programs by your desired degree/credential type:
Doctor of Education
Master of Arts
- Master of Arts Degree in Counseling
· General
· College Student Services
· Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT license preparation)
· Career Counseling
· School Counseling: Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS)
· School Psychology: Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS-SP)
- Master of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
· Curriculum and Instruction
· Supervision and Leadership
· Montessori Early Childhood Education - Master of Arts Degree in Educational Administration
- Master of Arts Degree in Montessori Elementary Education
- Master of Arts Degree in Reading and Language Arts
- Master of Arts Degree in Special Education
- Master of Arts Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) ·
Master of Education
- Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
· Foundations of Early Childhood Education
· Curriculum and Instruction
· Supervision and Leadership - Master of Education Degree in Interpersonal Communication
- Master of Education Degree in Montessori Education
- Master of Education Degree in Applied Developmental Education
- Master of Education Degree in Reading and Language Arts
- Master of Education Degree in Special Education
- Master of Education Degree in Instruction
- Master of Education Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) ·
Credential Programs
- Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
- Preliminary Single Subject Credential
- Education Specialist Level I (Preliminary Credential): Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe
- Education Specialist Level II (Professional Level): Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe
- School Counseling: Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential
- School Psychology: Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential
- Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential
- Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, Tier I
Certificate and Permit Programs
Bachelor of Arts
Undergraduate students who think they might be interested in teaching as a career may take up to 4 courses in the School of Education with the permission of their advisor and the course instructor.
Undergraduate students may elect to take the academic phase of the Montessori Early Childhood Program in whole or in part. This program forms the Liberal Studies Minor called Montessori Thought. The graduate phase includes a paid internship and completion of SMC curriculum requirements. The options of AMS Early Childhood Teaching Certification, Montessori Elementary Teacher Preparation, California State Teaching Credential, and a Master's degree can be included at the graduate level. Careful planning of coursework and electives is required so it is recommended that you see your academic advisor and the Coordinator of Early Childhood Education at the earliest possible stage in your academic career.
Undergraduates can also pursue the Teachers for Tomorrow Program (TFT) which provides an integrated curriculum of teacher preparation courses along with liberal arts courses as part of the Liberal and Civic Studies Major. By the end of the 5th year, students can achieve both their Multiple Subject Credential (elementary) and a Master of Arts in Teaching.
