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STRONG REPUTATION
among employers
97% OF ALUMNI
were satisfied with their
decision to attend USC Rossier
Prepare to advance educational equity
Lead high performing K-12 schools and districts in an administrative role
Ranked as one of the nation’s premier education schools by U.S. News and World Report, USC Rossier draws on innovative thinking and collaborative research to improve learning opportunities and outcomes, address disparities, challenge inequitable systems of power and solve the most intractable problems in education.
Consistent with our mission to advance educational equity, our goal is to ensure that you leave USC Rossier poised to effect change and improve outcomes no matter what path you pursue following graduation. Within the context of your degree program, you’ll gain an appreciation of cultural context and its role in learning, and learn how to interrogate the systems of power that shape policies and practices. And you’ll receive thorough preparation to become a leader in a wide variety of settings in which creativity, compassion and problem-solving skills are valued.
Why USC Rossier?
Top Ranked Institution – Study at a school with acknowledged leadership in education and a global reputation for excellence.
Unparalleled Network – Benefit from USC’s renowned Trojan alumni network.
Emphasis on Equity and Access – Learn how to effect change that supports and empowers historically marginalized populations to thrive in education.
Committed Faculty Mentors – Study with leading professors and top practitioners in higher education who will support your growth and challenge your perspective both inside and outside the classroom.
Flexible Program Options – Take advantage of flexible program delivery options for some programs including on-campus, online and hybrid as well as programs designed to accommodate working professionals.
Programs Offered
Doctoral Programs
- Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Education Policy
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership (Online)
- Global Executive Doctor of Education
Master’s Programs
- Master of Arts in Teaching (On Campus and Online)
- Master of Arts in Teaching—Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (On Campus and Online)
- World Masters in Language Teaching
- Master of Education in Educational Counseling
- Master of Education in Enrollment Management and Policy (Online)
- Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology (Online)
- Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
- Master of Education in School Counseling (Online)
- Master of Marriage and Family Therapy
Financial Aid and Scholarships
We offer both general and program-specific scholarships. You will automatically be considered for scholarships with the submission of your application. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, leadership experience, dedication to the field of education and financial need.
The USC Financial Aid Office provides information on various methods for paying for graduate school, including:
- Need-based financial aid
- Departmental grants
- Graduate internship/fellowships
- Federal loan forgiveness for those working in high-needs schools
- Installment plans
- Tuition prepayment plans
- Long-term financing options
TESTIMONIAL
“I came from a large university and my smallest class size was 150 people. it was refreshing to have class sizes less than 20 students and the opportunity to have your voice heard in every class. The USC Rossier classroom experience has surprised me and surpassed all expectations. Faculty are incredibly warm and open and want to help you succeed.”
–Melissa Solomon ME ’18
“USC has an alumni network like no other institution. The network is adamant about looking out for each other and these relationships are very valuable. I have met a number of USC alumni that are in their desired career field. These same individuals tend to pay it forward.”
–Ameinah Thomas ME ’19
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