School of Education

Extraordinary educators. Fearless trailblazers. At LMU School of Education, we cultivate teachers, leaders, and mental health professionals who ignite changes in schools and communities to foster a more just and inclusive world for all. Welcome!

Explore Our Programs

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Teacher Preparation

M.A., credential, and certificate programs for elementary, secondary, and special education teachers and specialists

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Educational Leadership

M.A., credential, and certificate programs for future principals, superintendents, and other leaders in education

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Doctoral Program

Ed.D. program in educational leadership for social justice that prepares experienced educators to foster inclusive, equitable learning environments

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School Psychology

Three-year M.A./Ed.S. and credential program that trains school psychologists to work in a variety of educational settings

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Counseling

M.A. program with specialty tracks for school counseling, mental health counseling, and guidance counseling

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Educational Studies

Flexible M.A. program for non-teacher educators that allows students to tailor a curriculum to their professional goals

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Undergraduate Teacher Training

LMU students can earn a California teaching credential upon graduation by taking coursework through SOE

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Learn more about applying, meet virtually with our admission team, or begin your application now.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As an institution founded on the principle of fostering social justice, LMU School of Education has always sought to understand and respond to social inequities and historical forces of oppression in order to eradicate them. Our Diversity Action Committee (DAC), formally established in 2020, is a results-oriented group that collaboratively leads, designs, and coordinates our equity, inclusion, and diversity-related processes and programs.

Undergraduate Teacher Training at LMU

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Undergraduate students enrolled in other schools or colleges at LMU can take coursework in the School of Education that qualifies them to earn a preliminary teaching credential in the state of California upon graduation. Our Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation (CUTP) provides advising and other support to undergraduates who are preparing for careers in PK-12 teaching.

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Get to Know Our Partners

Through research, collaborative inquiry, and collective action, LMU SOE’s centers, partnerships, and institutes carry forward our mission of providing student-centered, high-quality educational experiences in a variety of settings.

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Center for Catholic Education (CCE)

CCE brings together a broad range of programs to ensure the quality and traditions of PK-12 Catholic education.

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Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL)

Through research, advocacy, and resource development, CEEL serves the needs of linguistically and culturally diverse students in California and beyond.

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Innovation in Digital Education and Leadership (iDEAL) Institute

The iDEAL Institute works alongside schools and communities to apply educational technology to teaching and leadership to ensure robust educational practices.

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LMU Family of Schools

The LMU Family of Schools is dedicated to promoting student success and educational equity for PK-12 schools in the Westchester community of Los Angeles.

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Upward Bound (UB) and Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS)

These federal programs aim to increase rates of high school graduation and college enrollment and graduation for low-income students whose parents lack college degrees.

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Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation (CUTP)

The CUTP supports undergraduate students at LMU who are preparing for careers as teachers, and serves as a resource for faculty and staff who support these students.

Stories

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campus news

LMU Names Estela Zarate as Dean of LMU School of Education

The nationally recognized higher education leader, known for her impact on student success, anti-racism, and equity, joins Loyola Marymount University on July 8, 2024

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counseling programs

SOE, BCLA Join Forces to Offer New Scholarships

A pioneering partnership will support LMU seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in counseling

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faculty

Parham Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Council

William D. Parham, counseling professor at SOE, sits on the Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being

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catholic educators

SOE Launches Program for Mental Wellness at Underserved Catholic Schools

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research

SOE to Lead Largest Region of California’s World Language Project

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“Family as Faculty” Prepares Candidates to Help Students with Unique Needs

Our Alumni

Kelly Gonez M.A. ’13

“As Board President of Los Angeles Unified School District, I will put students’ needs at the center. We must work together as leaders to drive student learning, address disparities exacerbated by COVID-19, and put equity and antiracism at the forefront.”

Stepan Mekhitarian Ed.D. ’16

”My dissertation at LMU focused on the skills and training needed to effectively implement blended learning across schools and systems. This work formed the basis of my new book and has been become the bedrock of my career.”

Lauren Black M.A. ’20, Ed.S./P.P.S. ’21

“LMU has taught me the importance of being mindful of circumstances impacting students’ ability to access education, and showed me how to give a voice to these students and their families—including acting as their advocates when they’re not in the room.”

Hilda Maldonado Ed.D. ’21

“I'm very proud of keeping our students and staff safe from Covid during my first year as a superintendent. Even or maybe especially during a crisis, educators can do equity work and great work if we collaborate, communicate, and put students at the center of all our decisions.”

1,030

Students

37

Full-Time Faculty

13

Average Class Size

$16,010

Average Scholarship/Aid to Students

News

Partnership with Diversity in Leadership Institute Fills Crucial Need in California Schools, is Boosted by $10 Million in State Funding
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:04:00 +0000
As a Researcher and Educational Leader, SOE Alumnus Builds Consensus for Transformational Change
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:42:00 +0000
Summit Explores Dynamics of Business, Education
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:41:00 +0000
SOE Professor Discusses Development of Feminista Platicás as a Research Method
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:09:00 +0000

Events

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0800

LMU SOE: State of the School Address and Reception at Hilton 100

Please join us! Dean Estela Zarate will share her vision for the LMU School of Education as the regional convener of ideas and transformative leaders for the future of...
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0700

2025 Leavey Lecture at Ahmanson Auditorium

CEEL's Executive Director & Leavey Presidential Endowed Chair in Ethics and Moral Leadership, Dr. Magaly Lavadenz will be joined by Dr. Etta Hollins, Professor Emerita in the...