Masters and Advanced Credentials | Watson College of Education

Welcome to the Master's & Advanced Credentials program page at the Watson College of Education!

Are you a passionate educator seeking to elevate your knowledge, skills, and leadership in the classroom or beyond? Look no further! We offer a comprehensive suite of Master's degrees and advanced credential programs designed to empower you to excel in various educational settings.

Whether you aspire to guide future generations in specialized fields like Career & Technical Education or STEM Education or aim to become a counselor, educational administrator, or school psychologist, our programs provide the focused training and expertise you need. Deepen your curriculum development and instructional design knowledge, or gain the qualifications to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Explore the programs below and discover how a Master's degree or advanced credential from CSUSB's Watson College of Education can propel you to the next level in your educational journey.

Supervision, Adult, Special, & Designated Credentials Career & Technical Education

The program is designed to provide advanced and specialized education to personnel working in various settings.

Elementary & Secondary Concentration Options Education Program

This program prepares students to expand their teaching practice or to take their place in any number of educational careers.

Preparation for Educational Leaders Educational Administration & Administrative Services

This program prepares educational leaders to collaborate with others and establish a favorable climate for teaching & learning.

Gateway to Your Career Future Rehabilitation Counseling

The Rehabilitation Counseling degree is a gateway that provides training opportunities that will sustain you throughout your future career.

Professional Counseling and School Counseling School Counseling

Demand for counselors is rising due to growing concerns about student mental health and social-emotional learning.

Ed.S., Credential Program (PPS) in School Psychology School Psychology

Program provides professional preparation for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) with Specialization in School Psychology.

Early Childhood, Mild, Moderate & Severe Support Needs Special Education

The demand for special education teachers remains high due to increased recognition of diverse learning needs.

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics STEM Education

There's a continuous push for qualified STEM educators due to the growing importance of these fields.

renewed dedication and joy to English language Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This program is designed to meet the needs of English teachers in classrooms with English learners in the United States and abroad.

Masters Program Admissions Advising Staff

Attending an Information Session is the first step to learning more about our Masters & Advanced Credential Programs. The information session dates and availability vary for each program. Visit our information sessions page for complete details.

Arlena Allende

Arlena Allende
Program Admissions Advisor
aallende@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5291

Arlena holds information sessions for the following Master's programs:

Shelia Braggs

Shelia Braggs
Program Admissions Advisor
sbraggs@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5621

Shelia holds information sessions for the following Master's programs:

Pablo Pelayo

Pablo Pelayo
Admissions Technician
pablo.pelayo@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5146

Masters & Advanced Credentials Admissions Technician

Our admissions personnel are committed to facilitating the application process for our credential and master's programs by assisting prospective candidates in pursuing higher education. We are available to guide all application-related inquiries to ensure a smooth process for all applicants. We can help you with the following:

Application processing.
Document review

Upon successful review of your application, it will be reviewed by your Program Coordinator.

Upcoming Program Info Sessions

College of Education - Office of the Dean

(909) 537-5600

CE-221

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Student Services
Office: CE-102
Phone: (909) 537-5609

Educational Leadership & Technology
Office: CE-374
Phone: (909) 537-7404

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Location: CE-335
Phone: (909) 537-5651

Special Education, Rehabilitation & Counseling
Office: CE-243
Phone: (909) 537-5606

Teacher Education & Foundations
Location: CE-261
Phone: (909) 537-7405