Welcome to the Sanford College of Education
Tomorrow’s leaders are in today’s classrooms, and education is one of the fundamental building blocks of their success. Helping candidates with their educational needs, going above and beyond the call of instruction, and the willingness to be lifelong learners are all necessary in the classroom. The Sanford College of Education is here to help you get started in a life-changing environment.
Our education programs are as diverse as your needs, with degrees that cater to a wide array of teaching and administrative roles. Whether you see yourself as an education architect or special needs teacher, the SCOE has the program for you — with the dedicated, whole-human support you need to thrive and grow as a learner.
Now’s the time to see what the world of education can do for you at the bachelor, master, or doctoral level. Consider a degree in teacher education, special education, educational administration, applied behavior analysis, school and college counseling, school psychology, or social emotional learning. Develop your knowledge and skills now, and start making a life-affirming impact in your community tomorrow.
Robert Lee, EdD
Dean, Sanford College of Education
Explore Our Departments and Degree Programs:
Special Education
- Master of Education in Special Education with Extensive Support Needs Teaching Credential with Internship Option (California)
- Master of Education in Special Education with Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Mild to Moderate Support Needs Teaching Credential with Internship Option (California)
- Preliminary Education Specialist Authorization: Extensive Support Needs Teaching Credential with Internship option (California)
- Preliminary Education Specialist Authorization: Mild to Moderate Support Needs Teaching Credential with Internship option (California)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in Special Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD), Special Education
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Special Education
Teacher Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development with an Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (California)
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (BAECE)
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
- Early Childhood Education Certificate in Curriculum Connections
- Early Childhood Education Foundations Certificate
- Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option with Bilingual Authorization (Spanish) CALIFORNIA
- Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option with Bilingual Authorization (Spanish) CALIFORNIA
- Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (California)
- Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option (California)
- Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential (California)
- Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option (California)
- K-12 Cultural Competency Certificate: Asian American Studies
- Master of Arts in Education
- Master of Bilingual Education With a Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option with Bilingual Authorization (Spanish) (California)
- Master of Education in Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential and Intern Option (California)
- Master’s of Early Childhood Education
- Post-Credential Bilingual Authorization (Spanish) for Multiple Subject, Single Subject and/or Education Specialist Credential (California)
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Education
- Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling Credential (California)
- Teacher Education Credential Programs
- Undergraduate Certificate: Early Childhood Education STEAM Integration
- Undergraduate Certificate: Early Childhood Social Advocacy
- Undergraduate Certificate: Fostering Early Childhood Education Leaders
- Curriculum and Teaching Specialization
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Teaching
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in Early Childhood Education
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in English Language Learning
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in General Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD), Curriculum and Teaching
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD), Early Childhood Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD), English Language Learning
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD), General Education
- Early Childhood Education Specialization
Applied Behavior Analysis, School Psychology, & Educational Counseling
- Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis Degree
- Master of Science in Educational Counseling Community College Counseling Emphasis
- Master of Science in Educational Counseling with Internship Option (California)
- Master of Science in School Psychology with Pupil Personnel Services Credential (California)
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Trauma-Informed Educational Practices
Organizational Leadership & Educational Administration
- Clear Administrative Services Credential Induction Program (California)
- Doctor of Education
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Education in Instructional Design
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design
- Ed.D. in Organizational Innovation
- Education Specialist
- Education Specialist in Educational Leadership
- Master of Education
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership
- Master of Science in Applied School Leadership (In Partnership with participating California County Offices of Education)
- Master of Science in Educational Administration with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Option (California Option)
- Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
- Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (California Option)
- Adult Learning and Workforce Education Specialization
- Athletic Coaching Specialization
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Leadership
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership in Higher Education
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in School Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD), Instructional Leadership
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD), Leadership in Higher Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD), Organizational Leadership
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD), School Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Leadership in Higher Education
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Organizational Leadership
- Education Specialist (EdS) in School Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
Global Innovation, Social Emotional Learning, & Educational Technology
- Master of Arts in Social Emotional Learning
- Master of Science in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Education
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in International Education and Globalization
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in Social-Emotional Learning
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD), International Education and Globalization
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD), Social-Emotional Learning
- Education Specialist (EdS) in International Education and Globalization
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Social-Emotional Learning
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For additional information, contact us via email at SCOE@nu.edu