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About the USC Rossier School of Education

The USC Rossier School of Education (pronounced “ross-EAR”) is part of the University of Southern California, one of the world’s leading private research universities. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, USC offers students a rich urban environment in which to learn, as well as many international opportunities for research and study. At USC, students come from all 50 states and 110 countries, including more than 5,000 international students each academic year.

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At USC Rossier, we work to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity through practice, research and policy. We work to improve learning opportunities and outcomes in urban settings and to address disparities that affect historically marginalized groups. Learn more about our mission.

School Overview

Our mission is to prepare leaders who drive educational excellence and equity through practice, research, and policy. Dedicated to expanding learning opportunities in diverse and urban settings, we strive to address disparities impacting historically underserved communities.

Guided by USC Rossier’s faculty, leaders in education research and curriculum innovation, students learn to value cultural contexts and to critically examine systems shaping educational policies and practices.

With a commitment to solving today’s toughest educational challenges, USC Rossier empowers students to create lasting, positive change.

Accreditation

The University of Southern California is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The USC Rossier School of Education is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

All of USC Rossier’s K–12 credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

Our Programs

Undergraduate

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Teaching Progressive Degree

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Progressive Degree

Educational Counseling Progressive Degree

Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs Progressive Degree

Education and Society Minor

Sustainability, Equity, and STEM Education Minor

Undergraduate Programs

Masters

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Data Science for Learning Applications

Educational Counseling

Learning Design with AI and Emerging Technologies

Marriage and Family Therapy

Organizational Leadership

Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs

School Counseling

Sports Administration and Leadership

Teaching

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Master's Programs

Doctoral

Education PhD

Educational Leadership

Global Executive Leadership

Mental Health Leadership

Organizational Change and Leadership

Doctoral Programs

Professional

Mindfulness for Educators Certificate Program

School Business Management Certificate

AASA-USC Urban Superintendents Academy

Summer Gifted Institute Workshop

School Leadership Academy Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program

Reading and Literacy Added Authorization

Leadership in Enrollment Management

Professional Learning

Rossier Facts & Figures

2500 Graduate students enrolled at USC Rossier School of Education

83 Alumni currently serving as superintendents of education in California

46% USC Rossier students who are first generation

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“Our community of scholars, students and staff work collaboratively to push the boundaries of knowledge and make a meaningful impact on the world.”

Pedro A. Noguera

Dean, USC Rossier School of Education

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