Education Department

Antioch University offers a progressive Teacher Credentialing program, with an option to obtain a Master of Arts in Education upon admittance, as well as an interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Education, Leadership and Change degree that features a curriculum of cutting-edge critical pedagogy, social theory, and democratic educational practices for the common good of our urban communities. The education programs at AULA provide students with the tools and ideas that match a social justice perspective, along with an uncommon support system both through faculty effort and student cohort practices.

Within our teacher credentialing program, the specially designed curriculum prepares teachers to meet the day-to-day challenges inside the classroom, and it also provides the skills and knowledge in leadership to become an active force in education reform. Students say that our program is rigorous - but they also say that AULA’s emphasis on intellectual development, knowledge of good practice, diversity and character building well prepares them for their real-world teaching careers.

The Master of Arts in Education, Leadership and Change program  is designed to help you create the changes you want to see in the world. Our faculty are change agents themselves who practice what they teach. Our classes are small, discussion based and student work is evaluated narratively and without grades. Classes are offered one or two nights per week and occasionally on Saturdays. The program is designed with working adults in mind and is half time in nature, to be completed over 6 quarters of study. However, students admitted to the Teacher Credentialing program who additionally seek a Master of Arts in Education degree can obtain the Master of Arts in Education degree in as little as 3 quarters of further coursework.

The degree programs in Education at AULA are simply unlike any other you could undertake in all of Southern California. But don’t take our word for it….the best way to learn more about Antioch University Los Angeles and our unique approach to education preparation is to visit us, sit in on a class and experience a bit of what makes Antioch University unique. You will find a comfortable and progressive environment that is rich with history and ripe with possibility.
 

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