Graduate Program Admissions

Empowering bold, new change-makers.

Redefining Education

Lead with passion.
Lead with purpose.

At USC Rossier, we equip students with the skills and support to drive meaningful change, offering practical experiences, a dedicated community, and the prestige of a world-renowned institution — online and on campus.

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The value of a degree from USC Rossier.

83 Alumni are California K-12 district superintendents

7 Faculty members named Top 200 Scholars by Education Week

91% Alumni who say USC Rossier prepared them for their career

Student Perspectives

At USC Rossier, we empower educators to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference in their fields. Hear what our students have to say about their experiences here.

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The USC Rossier Difference

Drive change with immersive, practical experiences.

From rigorous, interdisciplinary coursework to in-depth practicums, we offer immersive experiences that prepare future leaders to advance educational equity.

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Practicum

Practicum

Get practical, supervised experience in your subject area, integrating classroom learning with real-world practice.

Certificates

Certificates

Designed for classroom educators, school administrators and other professionals, certificates offer focused training and expertise in various areas of education.

Research

Research

USC Rossier encourages big picture and interdisciplinary work. There are four expertise areas: Higher Education, K-12 Educational Policy, Psychology in Education and Teacher Education.

Concentrations

Concentrations

The PhD and select EdD programs offer concentrations in areas like Higher Education, K-12 Educational Policy, Psychology in Education and Teacher Education.

Coursework

Coursework

USC Rossier courses combine research and practice to help students apply innovative techniques in classrooms and learning environments around the world.

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