School of Education
An Overview
Saint Mary's College of California is one of the oldest and most distinguished colleges in the West. The College’s reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in Education comes from its heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian Christian Brothers, and Liberal Arts institution. This heritage creates a unique, personalized, student-centered learning environment.
The Mission of the School of Education is to prepare teachers, administrators and counselors to be competent practitioners and agents for positive personal and social change.
The Community
Saint Mary’s College of California is a place of great beauty, located in the Moraga foothills just 20 miles east of San Francisco. Its rich resources include a well-equipped library and other technologically advanced academic facilities, such as a state-of-the-art science center. In the common pursuit of education and the enrichment of lifelong learning, the College enjoys the collaboration of faculty, students, staff, alumni, and the community.
Accreditation
Saint Mary’s College of California is nationally recognized as a standard four-year college; both the undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The credential programs in the School of Education are also accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Montessori program is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education.
Programs of Study
Early Childhood Education Program
Master of Arts Degree
Master of Education Degree
Educational Leadership Program
Preliminary Administrative Services Certificate, Tier I
Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership
Professional Administrative Services Certificate, Tier II
Doctorate of Education Degree in Educational Leadership
Graduate Counseling Program
Master of Arts Degree
General Counseling
College Student Services
Career Counseling
School Counseling: Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS)
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT license preparation)
Master of Education Degree in Interpersonal Communication
Montessori Education Program
Liberal Studies Minor for Bachelor of Arts Degree: Montessori Thought
American Montessori Society Early Childhood Certificate
Saint Mary’s College Montessori Elementary Education Certificate
Master of Arts Degree
Master of Education Degree
Multiple Subject Program (Elementary Education)
Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
Preliminary Multiple Subject BCLAD Emphasis Credential
Single Subject Program (Secondary Education)
Preliminary Single Subject Credential
Preliminary Single Subject BCLAD Emphasis Credential
Special Education Program
Education Specialist Level I: Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe
Education Specialist Level II: Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe
Master of Arts Degree
Master of Education Degree
Reading and Language Arts Leadership Program
Reading Certificate
Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential
Master of Arts Degree
Master of Education Degree
Cross-cultural Education Program
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESL) International Certificate
Master of Arts Degree in Cross-cultural Education, English as a Second Language(ESL) and Early Literacy
Master of Education Degree
Other Programs
Reading Recovery Program
Come Alive! Continuing Education Program
Expenses and Aid
Tuition, $765 per unit
Several financial aid options are available to assist students with paying for their education. The Saint Mary's College Financial Aid Office will assist you regarding federal and state loans and Veteran’s Administration Education Assistance Programs. The School of Education offers several scholarships as well as scholarship resources. Please visit the School of Education or call us at (925) 631-4700 for more information. Students are encouraged to apply for every available option. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be accessed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please contact Saint Mary's College Financial Aid Office, or the School of Education with any questions to ensure your maximum consideration for all programs.
Admissions
The School of Education seeks to enroll students of high quality, and welcomes applications from students who show professional promise and who are motivated and capable of meeting the practical and intellectual demands of teaching, counseling, and administration. Applicants are considered on an individual basis.
Please call or email the School of Education for application materials. You will need to provide the following items to the School of Education: application form and fee, personal statement, two official transcripts from all colleges attended, three letters of recommendation, tuberculin test results, interview with program director or program admissions counselor, current credentials, CBEST results and CSET results (if applicable).
For admissions information specific to the Doctorate of Education degree in Educational Leadership, please contact the School of Education.
Saint Mary's College accepts international students who have completed the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record. International students must submit a completed application for admission to the School of Education, two certified translations of all college transcripts, three letters of recommendation and an application fee. A TOEFL score of 550 or higher with area scores of 55 or higher is required for admission.
Contact Information:
School of Education
P.O. Box 4350
Moraga, CA 94575
Telephone: (925) 631-4700
Fax: (925) 376-8379
E-mail: soereq@stmarys-ca.edu
Apply online: http://applyweb.com/apply/smcocsoe