Education

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You can look back at your school years and see them - a teacher, a mentor, a principal who inspired you. You want the opportunity to inspire others - in the classroom and in life. At California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), you'll receive an education that's creative, innovative and focused on you so that you can share your passion with others.

We Offer

Majors

• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

Credential Programs

• Prerequisite Credential Program/Courses (required prior to applying to all full credential programs)
• Full Credential Programs
  • Multiple Subject Credential
  • Single Subject Credential: Mathematics; Science; English and Social Science
  • Education Specialist Credential: Mild to Moderate Disabilities
• Administrative Services Credential

Authorization Programs

• Bilingual Authorization for Experienced Teachers

Graduate Programs

Masters

• Master of Arts in Education with:
  • Disability Studies Emphasis
  • Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis
• Master of Arts in Education: Educational Leadership Specialization
  • P-12 Concentration Leadership Emphasis
  • Higher Education Concentration

Doctorate

• Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Equity and Justice (DELEJ)

Your program

CSUCI is known for its interdisciplinary approach to learning and our Early Childhood and Liberal Studies programs are no exception. Our Early Childhood Studies program will prepare you to work with preschool-age children.

Our Liberal Studies program offers you three options - one that prepares you for interdisciplinary careers (not necessarily in teaching) and two that prepare you to teach in elementary schools.

At CSUCI, you'll benefit from:

• Small classes so you get personalized attention from your professors
• Access to state-of-the-art resources
• Hands-on learning opportunities - both in class and through field placement with experienced teachers in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties

Your future

Your Early Childhood Studies degree will prepare you to continue your studies at graduate school - or to pursue a credential in teaching. Your Liberal Studies education will provide a firm foundation - whether you want to teach or to work in any number of career fields.

Top careers include:

• Curriculum developer
• Post-secondary teacher
• Special education teacher
• Counselor
• Education administrator
• Library/media specialist
• K-12 teacher
• Vocational teacher
• Pre-School teacher
• Infant care provider

Your future income

Visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics to learn more about the outlook for your future career.