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Programs

Education Studies offers undergraduate, credential and master’s, and doctoral pathways for students interested in teaching, learning, leadership, research, and educational equity. Explore our programs below to find the pathway that matches your goals.

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Undergraduate Programs

Explore how people learn across schools, communities, and society through the Education Studies major and minor. Students can also participate in PAL and CalTeach pathways that support preparation for teaching careers.

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Credential and Master’s Programs

Prepare to become an educator through professional teacher preparation pathways that combine coursework, supervised fieldwork, and clinical experience across elementary, secondary, bilingual authorization, and specialized credential options.

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Doctoral Programs

Advance your leadership and research expertise through doctoral study focused on educational systems, equity-centered leadership, and applied research addressing real problems of practice.

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