
Master's Degree Programs
Ranked among the best graduate schools of education by U.S. News, the master's degree programs at the School of Education prepare students to become leaders, educators, researchers, advocates, and scholars who promote excellence and equity in every area of education.

Master of Education (M.Ed.) plus Credentials
The California Teaching Commission (CTC)-accredited dual M.Ed. and credential programs prepare students for careers in teaching. By the time you complete the program, you will have earned a master's degree and a credential to teach K-12 in California, a designation that is widely accepted in other states and gives you access to career options. The programs begin in the Summer. The Bilingual Authorization and Ethnic Studies Pathway can be earned simultaneously through additional coursework.
Choose from two programs:

Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The Master of Education is a professional degree designed to prepare students for careers in the K-16 environment. Students in the M.Ed. program participate in weekly, late afternoon classes (4-7pm) on campus in Riverside, and the degree can be earned in 1-2 years. GRE is not required.
Choose from three specializations:

Master of Arts (M.A.)
The Master of Arts is a research degree that prepares students for careers in an educational setting, or to pursue a doctoral program –– almost all coursework transfers from the M.A. to the Ph.D., minimizing the time to degree. Students in the M.A. program participate in weekly, late afternoon classes (4-7pm) on campus in Riverside, and the degree can be earned in 1-2 years, at your own pace. No GRE required.
Choose from five specializations:


