Quality programs for education professionals since 1924

The Department of Education develops educators who demonstrate moral and ethical purpose, apply current educational and information literacy theories, use intercultural knowledge in the classroom, and sustain professional excellent to serve the needs of a democratic and diverse society.

Dominican graduates are student-centered educators who use a wide variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of California's diverse school-age population.  We expect our graduates to play an active role in making a positive difference in their students' lives.

The Education Department at Dominican University of California offersa Bachelor's Degree program in Liberal Studies/Teacher Education, a Dual Degree/Dual Teaching Credential program, a Master's of Science in Education and a number of Teaching Credential programs at our two locations, San Rafael and Ukiah.

BA Liberal Studies/Teacher Education

The Blended Liberal Studies/Teacher Preparation program is designed for candidates who have decided, early on, that they would like to be an elementary school teacher. This major is multidisciplinary and leads to both a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and a Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential in four years. The Program integrates a variety of perspectives including humanities, science, mathematics, social science, and pedagogy. As a result, the Program equips candidates to make a difference–not just as teachers, but also as members of society.

We also offer a Dual Degree/Dual Credential program.  Completion of this program leads to both a BA in Liberal Studies and MS in Education degree as well as a Preliminary Multiple Subject and Preliminary Education Specialist Mild/Moderate credential.

MS Education

In our MS in Education program we offer three concentrations:

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Special Education

Teacher Preparation Programs

At our locations in San Rafael and Ukiah we offer:

• Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• Preliminary Single Subject Teacher Credential
• Education Specialist: Preliminary Mild/Moderate Credential Program
• Education Specialist: Level II Mild/Moderate Credential Program (San Rafael only)
• Dual Teaching Credential Programs

ACCREDITATION

Dominican Univeristy of California is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). All of our teacher preparation programs are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).