Educational Studies at CGU CGU: A 90-Year Educational Tradition

on dynamic instruction, DRAW multidisciplinary curriculum, and hands-on experience as you prepare for success across the educational spectrum. Our programs in Educational Studies are founded on a deep commitment to social justice and stewardship of our nation’s students, schools, higher education institutions, and communities.

with nationally- WORK recognized faculty and take advantage of the broad teaching and learning resources of The to chart a new course for education in the 21st century.

our alumni from diverse JOIN cultural backgrounds who go on to become members of Congress, university presidents, professors, researchers, superintendents, principals, vice principals, and classroom teachers. Dynamic Education

Claremont Graduate University is ■ Qualify for merit-based fellowships the place where education pro- and enjoy flexible programming fessionals find opportunities for for working and commuting dynamic, field-based research within professionals, including night and a transdisciplinary, academic environ- weekend classes. ment. From a master’s program in ■ Earn an MA with a cutting-edge Community-Engaged Education & concentration such as Educational Social Change to a PhD in Education Evaluation & Data Analysis. that focuses on Urban Leadership, ■ Acquire the skills to study edu- a degree from CGU can help place cational data that allow you to to you at the forefront of the field of make more informed decisions, education. enhance educational outcomes, ■ Apply theory and research to and respond more swiftly to public existing challenges in the field. Take policy trends. a broad-based, hands-on approach ■ Bridge the divide between aca- to educational practice. demia and activism and explore ■ Respond to changing needs and how schools and communities can new developments in education partner with one another to foster with programs such as Allies of health and well-being. Dreamers, which recognizes the necessity of social justice and activism in ensuring that our educational structures effectively serve everyone. Education Programs

Program Units Completion Features

MA in Community- 32 14-24 months Participate in community-campus Engaged Education partnerships to exercise alternative & Social Change and critical pedagogies. Get prepped to work in a variety of nonprofit and educational organizations that promote and support relationships between the community and formal and non- formal educational agents. This program is for students interested in nonprofit, educational, and public-service careers.

MA in Education 32 12-24 months Learn to apply theory and research Choose one of these to important challenges in the field concentrations or of education. Choose from various create your own: concentrations as you design an ■ Student Affairs & individualized course of study that Educational Justice reflects your passions and pursue academic interests across disciplines ■ Education Evaluation & within a diverse, close-knit Data Analysis environment ideal for exchanging ideas and cultural perspectives. ■ K-12 Education & Equity ■ Design your own focus Program Units Completion Features

PhD in Education 72 4-5 years Engage in a multidisciplinary Choose one of these approach to educational theory and concentrations or research as well as to developing create your own: educational environments that are ■ Higher Education just, relevant, and rigorous. Become & Student Affairs an administrator, scholar, and/or educator who promotes equity, ■ K-12 Education & Equity excellence, and accountability. ■ Urban Leadership ■ Design your own focus

PhD in Education, 72 3-5 years Join a program that develops scholars Joint Program with committed to research on democratic San Diego State schooling, social justice, and equal University educational outcomes for all students, as well as the improvement of edu- cational systems serving diverse com- munities. Students take some initial classes at SDSU and finish at CGU.

Certificates Allies of Dreamers Certificate Program Understand the historical context, theoretical framework, and specific knowl- edge needed by K-12 teachers and administrators, student affairs professionals in higher education, and community leaders who offer mentorship and advo- cacy for Dreamers and other undocumented students. This 8-unit certificate program can be completed in as little as two semesters. Students can take this certificate as part of their MA or PhD in Education or as a stand-alone certifi- cate not connected to a graduate degree. Educating and Leading: Outcomes That Matter

Top Tennessee Job From College to University Penny Schwinn (PhD, ’17) was tapped Sister Candace Introcaso (PhD, ’96) by Governor Bill Lee to serve as the serves as the president of the new- commissioner of Tennessee’s Depart- ly-sanctioned La Roche University ment of Education. (Pennsylvania’s Department of Edu- cgu.edu/news/penny- cation approved the change from La schwinn Roche College earlier this year). “Be- coming a university is the fulfillment Student Affairs at Harvey Mudd of a vision that many on campus Anna Gonzales, (MA ’04; PhD ’11) is have shared for several years, and is now the vice president of student recognition of how far La Roche has affairs and dean of students at come,” Introcaso said in her . Gonzalez, who president's message. previously was Dean of Students at cgu.edu/news/la-roche Lewis & Clark College in Portland, is also the director of SES’s concentra- Reaching out to Alumni tion in Student Affairs & Andrew B. Shaindlin (MA ’10), a Educational Justice. leader in strategic alumni engage- cgu.edu/news/anna-gonzalez ment with extensive experience at major research universities, is A Pillar of Her Profession Brown University’s vice president for Sue Borrego (PhD ’01), currently alumni relations. Shaindlin earned his the second woman and eighth bachelor’s degree from Brown, where person to be named chancellor of he concentrated in international the University of Michigan-Flint, relations; while studying at CGU, his was honored with the 2019 Pillars concentration was in higher educa- of Profession Award by the National tion administration. Association of Student cgu.edu/news/andrew- Personnel Administrators. shaindlin cgu.edu/news/sue-borrego Join a National Network Our alumni work in leading school districts, universities, and key organizations. Developing a Better Bakersfield City School District Teaching Experience Executive Director, Academic Erikca Brown (MA, ’14; PhD, Improvement & Accountability ’15) published her latest jour- Banning Unified School District nal article, “African American Superintendent Teachers’ Experiences with Riverside Unified School District Racial Micro-Aggressions” on Teacher of the Year Taylor & Francis Online. The paper suggests a need to integrate training specific to Professor of Electrical Technology racial micro-aggression in professional development and Los Angeles Speech & teacher education programs Language Therapy Center President in order to improve the experi- ence of African American Los Angeles Unified teachers in the future. School District Office of Chief of Staff, Title III/ cgu.edu/news/better- Access to Core Instructional teaching Coach, School principals and award-winning teachers Access for Deserving Students Pomona Unified School District Yvonne Berumen (MA, ’05) Director of Career and Adult serves as vice president for Education admissions at and San Bernardino County is working with parents, educa- Superintendent of Schools tors, and other community officials to promote more access San Bernardino Unified for deserving students across City School District Program Specialist the Los Angeles basin. cgu.edu/news/student- University of Oregon gaccess Assistant Professor of Education Studies Explore Learn more about CGU. cgu.edu/why-cgu

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