• The Master of Arts (M.A) in Education at the University of California is a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The Graduate School of Education offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master's of Arts (MA), and credential degree programs.
  • The MA degree serves the interest of students who want to carve out a career in education, either as an education researcher or as an education practitioner.
  • Students get two plans requirements to complete the program:
    • Plan 1: 20 units and a thesis, including at least eight units in 200 series education courses.
    • Plan 2: 24 units and a comprehensive examination, including at least 12 units in 200 series education courses.
  • The renowned faculty engage students in theoretical and practical studies, providing opportunities to develop interdisciplinary scholarship, as well as to participate in field studies, and explore cutting-edge research.
  • Students can also do some additional program such as:
    • Science and Mathematics Education
    • Sport and Education
    • Psychology
    • Special Education (Joint Doctoral Program with SF State University).
  • The department provides labs and research centers facilities such as Berkeley Evaluation and Assessment Research (BEAR) Center and Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE).
  • The Graduate School of Education provides high-quality scholarship and professionalism in order to prepare future leaders of education practice, policy, and research.