University of Southern California

The USC Rossier School of Education is one of the world's premier centers for graduate study in urban education. We prepare and develop educational leaders who are change agents, we lead the search for innovative, efficacious and just solutions through collaborative action research, and we create mutually beneficial partnerships to rethink curriculum, develop sound policy and improve educational environments. Because of our leadership work in urban education here and around the world we are preparing the finest educators to succeed in any and ALL educational circumstances.

The school offers comprehensive Master's, Ed.D. and Ph.D. programs, as well as professional development opportunities and an affiliated Language Academy.

The USC Rossier School is distinctive in many ways. We are located in the heart of Los Angeles, not only one of the most exciting and dynamic American cities, but a unique global hub in the Pacific Rim. This offers students a rich urban laboratory in which to learn, as well as many international opportunities for research and study.

Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential

13-month program. Students earn a Master's degree and preliminary teaching credential, with field-based experiences that are linked directly to coursework.

Master of Arts in Teaching Program Delivered Online

The program integrates online learning with field-based experiences and is designed to be completed in as little as one year full-time, or spread over three years part-time. Coursework can be completed at your own pace from the convenience of home--no matter where your home might be.