MS in Education

Dominican University of California offers two 30-unit graduate programs leading to a Master of Science in Education. These programs are designed for educators and professionals from various fields who are interested in teaching and who wish to prepare for leadership roles in education.

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Our two stand-alone* MS in Education emphasis options are:

Special Education
Interdisciplinary Studies

*This master's degree program does not include the teacher preparation program component. Candidates interested in a program that prepares them to meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) standards are encouraged to inquire about one of our Master of Science in Education plus Teacher Preparation Programs.

Generous scholarships available for Fall 2013!

Program Highlights

Conveniently located at two locations, San Rafael and Ukiah
Courses offered in late afternoon, early evening, on Saturdays with some hybrid online/face-to-face courses available to accommodate the needs of working adults
Small class size, personal attention and a supportive learning community
Financial aid options, including merit-based scholarships for those who qualify

Program Objectives

Master models and theories of teaching and learning to meet the needs of all students
Understand theories related to political, historical, cultural, linguistic and psychological dimensions of teaching and learning
Learn strategies for planning instruction and designing learning experiences for students
Master skills for conducting and synthesizing inquiry and research on topical issues
Learn how to design and implement a master’s level research project to address current issues in education