Education Specialist Degree Program
The doctoral program in Education for Social Justice develops highly skilled, critical scholars capable of impacting the complex world of education through their research and practice. The program embraces the idea that education is an important tool of human liberation, opportunity, and transformation. Its unique program of study makes use of local, national, and international contexts to allow students to develop the skills of research, teaching, and advocacy. Under the advisement of a faculty advisor, candidates for the 36-unit Education Specialist degree (EdS) must complete a portfolio. Graduates of the program are prepared to enter academia, take on educational research appointments in public and private institutions, and design and support educational programming in local, national, and international contexts.
Additional Admission Requirements
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Entrance Semesters | Fall |
| Application Deadlines | Visit http://www.sandiego.edu/soles/admissions/deadlines.php |
| Minimum Grade Point Average | 3.50 (4.0 scale) in all undergraduate coursework |
| Standardized Admission Test | Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), but it is not required. Official GRE test scores must be within 5 years of the test date. There is no minimum GRE score required. |
| Additional Requirements | Statement of Purpose |
| Resume | |
| 3 Letters of Recommendations | |
| Admissions Interview | |
| Recommenders’ Contact Information and Letters of Recommendation and International Transcript Evaluations must be received by the program deadline to complete your application. |
English Proficiency Exam (International Applicants Only):
Official score reports for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required of all international applicants. be waived if English is the applicant’s primary language or if he or she obtained a bachelor’s degree in the U.S., Great Britain, Canada or Australia.
- TOEFL minimum scores:
- Internet-based test: 91
- Computer-based test: 233
- Paper-based test: 577
- IELTS minimum score:
- Band score: 7.5
I. Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Fall I | ||
| EDUC 601 | Critical Social Theory and Education | 3 |
| EDUC 602 | Educational Research & Methods | 3 |
| Spring I | ||
| EDUC 603 | History of Education for Social Justice | 3 |
| EDUC 605 | Language, Race, and Culture in Education | 3 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall II | ||
| EDUC 606 | Educational Politics & Policy | 3 |
| EDUC 607 | Quantitative Research Methods and Design in Education I | 3 |
| or EDUC 609 | Qualitative Research Methods and Design in Education I | |
| Spring II | ||
| EDUC 604 | Education and Globalization | 3 |
| EDUC 608 | Quantitative Research Methods and Design in Education II | 3 |
| or EDUC 610 | Qualitative Research Methods and Design in Education II | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall III | ||
| EDUC 611 | Social Justice Praxis in Educational Organizations | 3 |
| EDUC 650 | Doctoral Seminar I | 3 |
| Spring III | ||
| EDUC 651 | Doctoral Seminar II | 3 |
| SOLES Global Course Consult your advisor for course selection | 3 | |
| Total Units | 36 | |
II. International Experience
At SOLES, all masters and doctoral students participate in an international experience designed to support the growth of cultural competency. Our goal is to inform best practices in working with culturally diverse populations locally, nationally and globally. International experiences are approved by each student's faculty advisor.
III. Capstone Project/Culminating Project
Students complete the Portfolio of Work in Dissertation Seminar II.