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College of Education Interest/Program Options Matrix

How can you find the educational program that is right for you?

These tables can help. Locate your interests by reading along the left-hand side of the tables. When you find something that interests you, look to the right-hand column for the educational program the College offers in that area.

Be sure to contact the College with your questions.

Interest Area College Programs
Undegraduate Majors
Working with children at all stages of development (early childhood through adolescence) in educational and community settings; working with families also.
Teaching in an elementary (grades K-8)  public school setting. (This undergraduate major prepares you to enter a credential program.)
Learning another language, intercultural studies, working with and advocating for members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in the U.S. and beyond.
Undergraduate Minors
Interested in complementing your major field of study with Education coursework and field experiences in the community.
(Each minor offers a different area of specialization.)
Undergraduate Certificate Programs Can be completed concurrent with BA or BS coursework
Developing proficiency in American Sign Language (useful for future employment)

 

Interest Area College Programs
Credentials – Initial Certification Programs For students with a BA or BS already
Teaching in an elementary (grades K-8) public school setting. 
Teaching in a secondary (grades 7-12) public school setting
Using your bilingual language skills to teach in a bilingual elementary (grades K-8) school program. 
Using your bilingual language skills and your content knowledge to teach your content in a bilingual setting or in specialized sections for English Learners in junior or senior high school settings. 
Teaching children with special needs in public school settings. 
Working with young children (birth to 5 years) with special needs in public school and other settings. 
Teaching physical education to students at all grade levels (K-12) in public school settings.
Learning to teach junior and senior high school math in an accelerated B.A./credential program.
Working as a school administrator (elementary, junior high, or high school principal) and providing leadership at a school site. (You already have a teaching credential.)
Working as a school counselor (in all public school settings) providing educational, career and personal support to all students and supplementing instructional programs. (You already have a B.A./B.S.)
Providing counseling to students and addressing their learning issues in a range of public school settings. (You already have a B.A./B.S.)
Credentials – Professional Clear Programs This is for those who already hold  a preliminary credential.
Earning professional certification as a school administrator.
Working in a school or district to coach teachers on reading strategies, to implement reading programs and/or other activities related to teaching reading.
Continuing to teach children with special needs in public school settings.

 

Interest Area College Programs
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates For students who have already earned a B.A. or B.S. degree
Adding value to your initial teaching credential or supplementing your M.A. in these specialty areas
Working as a Miller/Unruh Reading Specialist in your district. (You already have a credential.)
Completing your certification as an Education Specialist (You already have a Ryan or pre-Ryan credential.)
Adding value to your Level II Education Specialist Credential by learning additional information about working with children with special needs from birth to 5 years old.

 

Interest Area College Programs
Graduate Programs For students who have already earned a B.A. or B.S. degree
Learning more about educational theories, strategies, and programs and how they can support social justice reforms for low income and culturally and linguistically diverse students, their schools and communities.
Deepening your knowledge of child development theory and how to conduct applied research in this field.
Deepening your knowledge of the theories related to your counseling specialization and enhancing your counseling skills.
Enhancing your theoretical and practical knowledge base related to educational leadership.
Deepening your knowledge of the theories and practices that administrators use in higher education settings.
Increasing your knowledge and skills in working one-on-one and in small groups with students to address learning and cognitive and social development issues. Improving your knowledge of school programs and other interventions for student learning success.
Improving your skills and knowledge base as a special educator in any of the specializations offered.
Gaining specialized skills and knowledge related to working with adults who have special needs and are seeking vocational training and counseling.
Understanding contemporary educational issues from an interdisciplinary perspective that emphasizes non-sexist and social change paradigms.
Deepening your theoretical understanding and practical skills in developing curriculum and delivering instruction; also interested in specializing in Arts in Education or National Board Certification.
Developing your skills as an educational technology leader.
Understanding theoretical frameworks and practical applications and strategies related to literacy and language development; honing skills and a knowledge base for working with diverse children as they develop literacy and language skills.