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School of Education

About the School

Master's and Credential

We offer 19 master's programs, many combined with credentials, for teachers, researchers, advocates, counselors and leaders.

Master's Programs

Doctoral and Credential

Five doctoral program options prepare teachers, special educators, leaders, researchers and advocates to 'Change the World from Here.'

Doctoral Programs

Educate the World From Here

Commit to education. Broaden your outlook. Change the World.

SOE 40th anniversary of doctoral programs
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TUITION
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EVENTS

55%

School of Education students are people of color

48%

School of Education students identify as first-generation college students

2,209

alumni employed as K-12 teachers or administrators

95%

graduates say they experienced growth as a social justice counselor

54%

full-time faculty of color

1,490

alumni employed as therapists, psychologists, counselors, or social workers

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Centering the Voices of Women of Color Teaching K-12 Ethnic Studies

Explore Ethnic Studies unit plans and learn strategies for creating humanizing curriculum.

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Upcoming Events

FEB 25

Day of the Dons

Thursday, Feb 25 All Day
Online
FEB 25

Sacramento Campus MFT Application Workshop

Thursday, Feb 25 12 – 1 p.m.
Online - Sacramento Campus
FEB 27

Visit a Class: Learning & Instruction EdD

Saturday, Feb 27 9:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Online - via Zoom
MAR 02

Centering the Voices of Women of Color Teaching K-12 Ethnic Studies

Tuesday, Mar 2 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Online - Zoom
More Events
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Advance Justice Through Education

At the University of San Francisco School of Education, we see education as advocacy. With over 20 master's, credential, and doctoral programs across the Bay Area, we invite you to join us in advancing justice through education. Attend an event, visit a class, or meet with an admission adviser to learn more.

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School of Education Partners with Kaiser Permanente

The School of Education partners with the Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Scholars Academy to train clinicians committed to advance equity in the mental health field.

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Jan 26

Three Generations of Change

Jan 26

What 2020 Taught Us

Jan 22

Therapy Amidst COVID-19

Jan 22

Challenges and Possibilities for Social Justice Principal Leadership Amidst Twin Pandemics

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Addressing Barriers to the Teaching Field

Teacher education faculty receive Spencer Foundation Grant to research barriers to diversifying the teacher pipeline in California

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Inside the School of Education

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De Marillac Academy Art Installation at the USF School of Education
Dr. Darrick Smith.
Meet the SOE Faculty - Darrick Smith
Shabnam Koirala Azad
Living the Mission: San Francisco Bay Area
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Day in the Life - MA Credential School Counseling
Dr. Ursula Aldana
Meet the Faculty - Ursula Aldana
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SOE Alumni - Kit DiJulio

School of Education

Main Location

2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
(415) 422-5555
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Pleasanton
Sacramento
Santa Rosa
South Bay

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