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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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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
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.
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