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Developing Leaders for Over 100 Years

As one of the world’s premier centers for graduate study in education. we prepare leaders to be change agents, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and determination to create environments in which all students can thrive.

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Focused on Equity

The mission of USC Rossier is to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity through practice, research, and policy. We work to improve learning opportunities and outcomes in urban settings and to address disparities that affect historically marginalized groups.

We teach our students to value and respect the cultural context of the communities in which they work and to interrogate the systems of power that shape policies and practices. Through innovative thinking and research, we strive to solve the most intractable educational problems.

What to Expect

A digital classroom that facilitates discourse—and makes it easy to collaborate. Join your peers and professors in weekly live class sessions on our HD, video-enabled Zoom platform available on all of your mobile devices.

Access to experienced USC Rossier faculty. Our faculty are thought leaders in education research, curriculum pedagogy and instructional technology. You’ll be able to ask questions and receive guidance during live online office hours.

A program designed for busy lives, with self-paced coursework that allows you to fit your education into your schedule.

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Real-World Experiences

Students experience early integration of meaningful practicums in their courses from the start. For working professionals and current educators, practicums can be completed in their own classroom or organization. For aspiring teachers, practicums will take place through a placement in a classroom in their community. The practicum component of each program of study is unique.

Live Classes

Led by USC Rossier faculty, class sessions are held in a seminar format on a live video platform. Students experience a face-to-face learning environment in which faculty and peers participate in scheduled class sessions each week.

Learn On the Go

Our mobile application gives you access to our flexible learning platform from anywhere using your mobile device. You can:

  • Upload photos and updates, check in with groups, and interact with peers and professors
  • Access course content, including all readings, assignments and videos
  • Take notes, complete coursework and submit assignments
  • Set reminders for upcoming due dates, events and more
  • Work from anywhere with Mobile Offline Mode, which allows you to download coursework to complete without an Internet connection.
  • A program designed for busy lives, with self-paced coursework that allows you to fit your education into your schedule.

Tuition, Financial Aid & Scholarships

Learn about program costs, scholarships, and other ways to pay for your degree.

Paying for Your Degree

Coursework

Each week, you’ll tackle a rigorous curriculum developed from the ground-up by USC faculty and produced by world-class instructional designers. Coursework consists of interactive online lessons, various reading materials, videos and recorded video. It can be completed at your own pace from anywhere using a computer, iPhone, iPad or Android device.

Student Support

USC Rossier is committed to providing you with the highest quality of education and support from the moment you contact us, all the way through graduation and beyond. USC Rossier students have access to the same support and resources available to students who attend on campus.

During the admission process, one of our dedicated Admission Counselors will be available to guide you through the application process and answer any questions you have about your program of interest.

Upon your admission to USC Rossier, you will be assigned an Academic Advisor who can meet with you one-on-one throughout your program and help you determine the best course of action for your education.

Once you enroll, our Student Support Team will work with you to provide any technical assistance and help you acclimate to our online learning community.

Small Classes

Designed to promote dynamic and engaging conversation and course discussions.

Recorded Sessions

Recorded Sessions—Class recordings are available 24/7.

Dynamic Functionality

Classrooms can be used for group meetings and faculty office hours.

Accreditation

All of K-12 credential programs at USC Rossier are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

USC is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Accreditation means we meet or exceed the high standards outlined by these organizations, and we are committed to providing the highest quality programs in education.

Learn more about Rossier’s commitment to continuous improvement.

Have Questions About Our Programs?

Check out our FAQs to get answers to some of the more common questions students have.

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Alumni Spotlight:
Jae Schock

MAT-TESOL Graduate
“I now have a network of colleagues spanning the globe. The intensity required to successfully complete the program has bonded us beyond what I thought possible with online classrooms. ”

Alumni Spotlight:
Michael Neff

SC Online Student
“The USC Rossier Master's Program in School Counseling has been incredibly warm and welcoming. As I searched for the right program among the vast amount of schools offering this master's degree, I knew that USC was different based on the amount of help I was receiving from the Admissions Team. The Admissions Team was just the beginning, as I've realized that all my teachers, staff, and classmates are some of the most empathetic, understanding, and dedicated people I have ever met. Fight On!”

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