Departments and Centers
Explore the College That Supports Your Path
Get to know the departments and centers that help you learn, prepare and move forward in your education career.
The Graduate College of Education brings together academic departments that prepare students to teach, lead, support learners and improve education across schools and communities. Alongside these departments, students have access to college centers and services that support their progress, including the Cahill Learning Resources and Media Lab, the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Clinic, the College Assessment Office and the Credential and Graduate Services Center. Together, these programs and support areas help you find your path, build practical skills and stay connected from your first questions through completion.
All Academic Departments
Ed.D. Educational Leadership
The Ed.D. program is designed for working education professionals who want to advance their careers through a three-year, weekend-based doctoral pathway focused on P-12 and higher education leadership, social justice and equity.
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Elementary Education
The Department of Elementary Education prepares caring, critical and culturally responsive educators to teach, lead and advance equity in culturally and linguistically diverse schools.
Equity, Leadership Studies, and Instructional Technologies
The Department of Equity, Leadership Studies and Instructional Technologies prepares students to address complex challenges in education through equity, leadership, technology and learning.
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Secondary Education
The Department of Secondary Education prepares reflective, equity minded teachers and leaders to support adolescent learning through clinical practice, research-based methods and a commitment to social justice in public schools.
Special Education
The Department of Special Education prepares educators and professionals to support people with disabilities across ages, cultures, languages and school, clinical and community settings.
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences prepares compassionate professionals to serve diverse people with communication disorders across the lifespan and in a range of clinical settings.
Our Centers
Cahill Learning Resources and Media Lab
A collaborative hub for credential students with K–12 curriculum resources, children’s literature, test prep, study space, and CalTPA media support.
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College Assessment Office
Center for assessment and accreditation, building a culture of data use to improve programs, candidate outcomes and services.
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Credential and Graduate Services Center
One-stop center for admissions advising, credential applications and renewals, info sessions and CTC-aligned guidance for California educators.
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The Nicholas Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
The Nicholas Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic provides public services while giving master’s level clinicians hands-on training in screening, evaluation and therapy for infants, children, adolescents and adults.
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