Graduate Admission

USC Rossier School of Education

The USC Rossier School of Education is one of the world's premier centers for the study of urban education, preparing educational leaders who are committed to transforming urban education, leading the search for innovative solutions to the challenges in urban education, and creating mutually beneficial partnerships to rethink curriculum, improve educational environments and develop sound policy.

Graduate degree programs

Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential Program
  • M.A.T./Teacher Education 13-month program. Students earn a Master's degree and preliminary teaching credential, with field-based experiences that are linked directly to coursework.
  • MAT@USC The MAT@USC offers a flexible, realistic way for current educators and aspiring teachers to earn a highly respected Master’s degree from the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education.
Master of Education, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
  • M.E. PASA Students in this two-year program will have the opportunity to develop an area of proficiency in Student Affairs, Academic Advising, or Athletic Administration.
Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program lasts 2 years and two summers and offers small classes that simulate the counseling environment. Practicum facilitates hands-on experience in the field. Option to add third year and pursue P.P.S. credential.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  • M.E. TEFL Professional one-year program for experienced teachers who wish to teach English as a foreign language internationally.
Master of Education, School Counseling (and Pupil Personnel Services Credential)
  • M.Ed. School Counseling (and Pupil Personnel Services Credential)
    Two-year program preparing school counselors for K-12 urban school settings.
Doctor of Education
  • Ed.D. This three-year program equips practitioner-scholars with the skills needed to connect research with practice, lead high performing organizations, and help all students learn.  Students study one of four concentrations:  Educational Psychology, Higher Education Administration, K-12 Leadership in Urban School Settings, and Teacher Education in Multicultural Societies.
Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Education
  • Ph.D. This full-time doctoral program can be completed in four years. The program provides full tuition remission and an academic stipend for four years through multiple work experiences, allowing each Ph.D. student the opportunity to participate in research, teaching, and study. Concentrations include Educational Psychology, Higher Education Policy and Administration, and K-12 Policy and Practice.
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