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Kalmanovitz School of Education Career Options and Outcomes

Explore degree programs based on desired career outcomes and goals.

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Elementary School Teacher

Earn your Multiple Subject Teaching Preliminary Credential to build a firm foundation for your career as an elementary school teacher.

Middle School and High School Teachers

Become an expert in teaching your chosen subject to qualify you to teach in any public or private middle school, high school, or departmentalized elementary school in California.

Special Education Professionals

Answer your call to support children with disabilities. This program prepares you to teach and support students with exceptional needs. We offer both a Credential or a Master's in Special Education.

School Psychologist

Candidates in the Education Specialist in School Psychology (Ed.S.) degree program acquire the knowledge and skills to become empathetic school psychologists and social justice advocates in K–12 schools.

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School Counselors

School counselors are needed now more than ever. Our Master of Arts in Counseling, with a specialization in School Counseling, will prepare you to positively impact the lives of elementary, middle, or high school students.

Career and College Counselors

A Master of Arts in Counseling provides the knowledge and training to support and guide students in choosing the right career path and educational program.

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Marriage, Family and Professional Therapists

A Master of Arts in Counseling, with a specialization in Marriage & Family Therapy/Professional Clinical Counselor, gives you the skills, knowledge, and training to help make a positive difference in the lives of couples, parents, and children.

Workplace Leadership

Our values based program will give you the skills needed to grow your leadership practice.

Non-Profit Leadership

A distinguished leadership program for those working to make a difference in non-profit organizations.

Law Enforcement and First Responders Leadership

Our leadership program helps Law Enforcement & First Responder professionals to grow their leadership capacity.

Bachelor of Arts Completion Program

Providing adult learners a supportive pathway for completing their degree with the reputation that comes from Saint Mary's College of California

Counseling

General Counseling
Professional Clinical Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapy
School Counseling
School Psychology
School Counseling PPS Credential (Post-Master’s) *Only for current SMC students

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Leadership

Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Studies
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Teaching Leadership
Doctorate in Educational Leadership (EdD)

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Teaching

Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education in Special Education
Preliminary Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential
Preliminary Single Subject California Teaching Credential
Preliminary Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate) California Teaching Credential