School of Education
Loyola Marymount University
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
Teacher Preparation
M.A., credential, and certificate programs for elementary, secondary, and special education teachers and specialists
Educational Leadership
M.A., credential, and certificate programs for future principals, superintendents, and other leaders in education
Doctoral Program
Ed.D. program in educational leadership for social justice that prepares experienced educators to foster inclusive, equitable learning environments
Higher Education Administration
M.A. program that cultivates equity-minded leaders and changemakers who serve in colleges and universities
School Psychology
Three-year M.A./Ed.S. and credential program that trains school psychologists to work in a variety of educational settings
Counseling
M.A. program with specialty tracks for school counseling, mental health counseling, and guidance counseling
Educational Studies
Flexible M.A. program for non-teacher educators that allows students to tailor a curriculum to their professional goals
Undergraduate Teacher Training
LMU students can earn a California teaching credential upon graduation by taking coursework through SOE
Choose SOE
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.
Read MoreUndergraduate Teacher Training at LMU
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.
Learn MoreCenters 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.
Stories
SOE Wins $3 Million Grant to Improve EL Instruction
Eighteen Future School Leaders Embark on New Fellowship
SOE’s aspiring principals of color program will cultivate a broad talent pool of Black and Latinx leaders
Catholic Educator Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary
PLACE Corps has trained more than 500 educators, who have taught more than 60,000 students
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.”
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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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Dolores Delgado Bernal Named 2023 AERA Fellow
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Study: 12th Grade Math Classes Support College Attendance and Persistence
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An Athlete’s Education: A Student-Scholar Reflects on Skill and Service
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Erin Whalen, M.A. ’20 Leads High School that Reimagines Education for Highest-Risk Students
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Professor at UCLA and developmental social psychologist Dr. Sandra Graham describes her research on feelings of belonging in school, and how these feelings are related to...
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Doctoral Program Information Sessions
Learn more about LMU's Online Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership for Social Justice, meet the faculty, and hear from current students and alumni of the program.
Meet the Dean
Michelle D. Young, Ph.D., a nationally renowned scholar in educational leadership, became dean of LMU School of Education in July 2020.
Give to SOE
Your generosity will help us cultivate the next generation of educators to make a real difference in the lives of students, their families, and their communities.