The Education faculty fosters a dynamic interchange between formal learning and societal demands with the specific intent of bringing prospective teachers into a serious, caring commitment to the diverse children and youth of the urban schools. This focus makes the Holy Names College Education Department unique among those of the Bay Area. Its urban focus and the quality of its programs have been recognized and given highest evaluations by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Local districts hold the Holy Names College Education programs in high regard and our credential holders have been successful in obtaining teaching positions with these districts. The Master of Education program prepares candidates for advancement in the teaching profession and enables credentialed teachers to meet new state requirements for professional development.
Many students also choose to go on to doctoral studies.
In addition to the Holy Names College Graduate Application, students are required to submit three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose describing reasons for seeking admission to the Education department. You may begin your studies in either the Fall or Spring term. Master's candidates must select an area of concentration. All Master of Education students are required to complete a Culminating Scholarly Activity. I Comprehensive EDUC 298, Plan II Thesis EDUC 298, Plan III Project Master's Oral Examination Required of candidates in Plan I, II, and III, the examination is held after the research papers, thesis, or project have been read and approved.