Undergraduate Minors & Programs
USC Rossier offers minors to engage undergraduate students in exploring the socio-cultural aspects of educational issues. Students who elect an education minor will benefit from working closely with USC Rossier’s renowned faculty to navigate academic and professional trajectories in education-related fields.
Dynamics of Early Childhood
The Dynamics of Early Childhood minor will deepen your understanding of how young children develop and the influence of education, contemporary society, media and toys on their developmental trajectory.
Education and Society
The Education and Society minor will introduce you to perspectives on education locally, nationally and internationally and education’s importance in promoting equitable opportunities and developing engaged citizens for more just societies.
Teaching
The MAT progressive degree will allow you to fast track the completion of both your undergraduate degree and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program will allow you to complete the requirements to be recommended for a California preliminary teaching credential.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
The MAT–TESOL progressive degree will allow you to fast track the completion of both your undergraduate degree and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages degree. The Master of Arts in Teaching–Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MAT–TESOL) program will equip you to provide systematic and effective language instruction.
Educational Counseling
The EC progressive degree will allow you to fast track the completion of both your undergraduate degree and Master of Education in Educational Counseling (EC) degree. The Master of Education in Educational Counseling (EC) program will prepare you with an in-depth understanding of counseling, higher education systems and theories of student development.
Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
The PASA progressive degree will allow you to fast track the completion of both your undergraduate degree and Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) degree. The Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) program will equip you with a broad understanding of the key aspects of higher education administration, including student affairs, student development, legal issues, identity and diversity and the history of higher education. You will select three focus courses that align with your interests or career goals.
Learning Design and Technology (online)
The LDT progressive degree will allow you to fast track the completion of both your undergraduate degree and Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology online (LDT online) degree. The Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology online (LDT online) program will help you gain the skills to design, develop, implement and evaluate learning and instruction in a variety of settings, including PK-12, higher education, military, nonprofit and corporate learning environments.