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LMU School of Education cultivates teachers, educational leaders, and mental health professionals who work in diverse schools and communities to foster educational equity and social justice. Welcome!

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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Higher Education Administration

M.A. program that cultivates equity-minded leaders and changemakers who serve in colleges and universities

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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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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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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.

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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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Centers and Partnerships

Through collaborative inquiry and collective action, LMU SOE's centers, institutes, and partnerships carry forward our mission of providing student-centered, high-quality educational experiences in a wide variety of school 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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California Reading and Literature Project (CLRP)
The CRLP provides high-quality, standards-based professional development in reading and language instruction for PK-12 students in California.
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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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teaching and learning

Online Tutoring Assists At-Risk Students in LAUSD

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Leadership

Fellowship Cultivates School Leaders of Color in California

The program will improve representation of Black and Latinx educational leaders in the state

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Save the Date

Faculty Pub Night: 11/09/21 at 5:30pm PT

SOE professors Becky Stephenson and Karie Huchting discuss their latest publication at William H. Hannon Library

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Latest News

SOE Welcomes Distinguished Visiting Professor Linda Tillman for 2021-22

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Remote Instruction

SOE Alum’s New Book Provides Framework for Transition to Blended Learning

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In the Media

Counseling Professor Discusses Mental Health Supports for School Principals

Our Alumni

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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By the Numbers

1,030

Students

37

Full-Time Faculty

15

Average Class Size

96%

Students Who Receive Financial Aid

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Meet the Dean

Michelle D. Young

Michelle D. Young, Ph.D., a nationally renowned scholar in educational leadership, became dean of LMU School of Education in July 2020.

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