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Study Education at the Mount

Inspire and lead the future of education at Mount Saint Mary's University

At Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, studying education means gaining hands-on experience in real classrooms while engaging with innovative teaching methods.

Our programs emphasize reflective practice, encouraging you to continually develop your skills and strategies. We are dedicated to shaping the next generation of educational leaders committed to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

By graduation, you'll have developed a thoughtful, comprehensive understanding of your role as a leader in education. Many of our graduates go on to become classroom teachers in public, charter or private schools.

The Department of Education offers two main paths: majors and teacher credentialing programs

  • If you aim to teach elementary school, you’ll follow our BA in Liberal Studies paired with the California Elementary Teacher Preparation Program, multiple subjects credential.
  • If middle or high school is your calling, you’ll major in the subject you plan to teach (Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, Music, History, Physical Education, or Spanish) while completing the California Secondary Teacher Preparation Program, single subject credential.
  • For those interested in preschool education, our AA in Early Childhood Education (ages 0-8) and BA in Child Development (ages 0-18 and families) provide the skills you’ll need.
  • If you envision working with children outside the classroom, the BA in Child Development is your path to a fulfilling career in counseling, social work or other supportive roles.

Teaching Social Sciences concentration

New concentration for Education and History Majors

The History and Political Science Department, in collaboration with the Education Department, offers a Teaching Social Science concentration within the History major. This concentration is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and prepares students to teach Social Science at the secondary level. Through this concentration, students complete the coursework necessary to demonstrate subject matter competence in Social Science. This option allows students to meet the state’s subject matter requirement without taking a state-administered exam.

Education degree programs

Passionate about shaping young minds in classrooms, early childhood settings, or beyond? At Mount Saint Mary’s University, our education programs are designed for passionate people like you.

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    BA in Liberal Studies

    Ideal for future California elementary school educators, this program provides comprehensive preparation across subjects such as math, science, literature, language, science, music and more. Liberal Studies majors can also earn their teaching credentials simultaneously through the California Elementary Teacher Preparation program, blending coursework with classroom experience.

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    BA in Child Development

    Immerse yourself in hands-on learning through real-world experiences, with opportunities at our state-funded child development center. You can explore your passion for working with children, complete practicum requirements, and gain work-study experience. This degree is a launchpad for earning teaching credentials or pursuing advanced studies in education and child services.

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    Teacher preparation programs

    These programs equip you with the skills needed to excel in education or child and family services. Gain valuable experience through immersive classroom time with experienced educators or internships that offer direct work with children. Our approach emphasizes continuous growth and reflection, ensuring you鈥檙e ready to make a meaningful impact in the field.

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Prepare to make an impact

Shape your future

Through the Education program at Mount Saint Mary's, you'll engage in reflective practices that explore areas of pedagogy, assessment, technology, leadership and issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

You'll become adept in how to support students from all backgrounds and see through curriculum that often doesn't represent students of diverse backgrounds.

Coupled with the ability to articulate the why behind your pedagogical approach and how those strategies support all students, you'll be ready to teach in a variety of educational settings effectively and compassionately. 

Our students achieve a powerful voice and critical awareness that is not developed everywhere.

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Cross-listed courses with graduate students

Shape your future

The Education major offers the ability to take cross-listed teaching credentialing courses alongside graduate students. In this collaborative environment, you'll develop professional connections as you learn valuable insights. 

If you decide to pursue a master's degree at the Mount, you can count 9 undergraduate units towards your graduate program, reducing required coursework to just 21 units. This is an efficient and cost-effective way to obtain both your secondary-level credentialing and your master's degree. 

Elevate Your Education Through Real-World Experience

Mount Saint Mary's believes the best way to prepare for a career in education is through real-world experience and opportunity. You'll have the chance to apply your knowledge in meaningful, practical settings as you build necessary skills to become a confident, capable educator. 

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    Practicums

    Complete 150 hours of state-mandated early observation and fieldwork in local public or charter schools, followed by a full semester of supervised teaching. This immersive experience intensively prepares you to lead classrooms with confidence and skill.

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    The Child Development Center

    Mount Saint Mary's Childhood Development Center provides hands-on training and real-world experience. You can directly apply practices from your courses while working close with children and their families to better prepare you for a career in child development, education and beyond.