Departments and Courses
The SJSU Connie L. Lurie College of Education's academic departments prepare transformative educators, counselors, therapists, school and community leaders through teaching, research, and service that is grounded in an emancipatory stance. Learn more about each of our 7 departments, their numerous academic opportunities, and our hundreds of course offerings below.
- Child and Adolescent Development Department
- Communicative Disorders and Sciences Department
- Counselor Education Department
- Ed.D. Leadership Program
- Educational Leadership Department
- Special Education Department
- Teacher Education Department
Child and Adolescent Development
Sweeney Hall 201 | 408-924-3718 | childdev@sjsu.edu
The Child and Adolescent Development (ChAD) department provides a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates theory, research, policy, and practical experiences in various contexts in order to prepare SJSU Spartans to effectively work with children, youth, and families.
Academic Opportunities
- BA in Child & Adolescent Development
- BA in Child & Adolescent Development - Preparation for Teaching
- MA in Child & Adolescent Development
- Minor in Atypical Child Studies
- Minor in Child & Adolescent Development
- Annual SJSU Lurie College of Education scholarships
- Student leadership roles (ChAD club), Promise Group (undergrads only)
- Course listings available on the SJSU Catalog website
Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Sweeney Hall 115 | 408-924-3688 | communicative-disorders-sciences@sjsu.edu
The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences (CD&S) and the Kay Armstead Center for Communicative Disorders supports SJSU Spartans on their journeys to becoming speech language pathologists or audiologists by preparing them to serve the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities through rigorous academic and clinical experiences.
Academic Opportunities
- BA in Communicative Disorders & Sciences
- MS in Speech-Language Pathology
- Credential in Speech-Language Pathology Services
- Graduate fieldwork and clinical experience
- Annual SJSU Lurie College of Education scholarships
- Student research opportunities and leadership roles (NSSLHA), Promise Group (undergrads only), Journal Club
- Course listings available on the SJSU Catalog website
Counselor Education
Sweeney Hall 404 | 408-924-3634 | counselor-ed@sjsu.edu
The Counselor Education (EDCO) department prepares SJSU Spartans to become guidance and counseling professionals who will enhance quality and excellence for all students within an increasingly diverse, technologically complex, and global community.
Academic Opportunities
- Undergraduate course in personal, academic, and career exploration (EDCO 4)
- MA in Counseling and Guidance
- Credentials in Pupil Personnel Services for School Counseling
- Graduate fieldwork experience
- Faculty led study abroad
- Annual SJSU Lurie College of Education scholarships
- Student leadership roles (CEGO)
- Course listings available on the SJSU Catalog website
Ed.D Leadership Program
Sweeney Hall 401 | 408-924-4098 | edd-leadership@sjsu.edu
The three-year Ed.D Leadership program is designed to endow, challenge and nurture a diverse group of next-generation educational leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to build a P-16 public education system that provides all students with a high quality education.
Academic Opportunities
- Ed.D in Educational Leadership
- Dissertation options
- Doctoral advisors
- Ed.D writing support
- Cohort structure, flexible schedules for working professionals
- Faculty-led study abroad
- Annual SJSU Lurie College of Education scholarships
- Course listings available on the SJSU Catalog website
Educational Leadership
The Department of Educational Leadership prepares administrators who are dedicated to fostering equity and excellence in education through appreciation of diversity. Our graduates are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and experience to promote social justice through engagement with diverse communities and to facilitate collaborative change.
Academic Opportunities
- MA in Educational Leadership, Concentration in Emancipatory School Leadership
- MA in Higher Education Leadership
- Certificate in Higher Education Teaching
- Annual SJSU Lurie College of Education scholarships
- Course listings available on the SJSU Catalog website
Special Education
Sweeney Hall 204 | 408-924-3700 | specialed@sjsu.edu
The Special Education department prepares SJSU Spartans to become advocates for children, have the knowledge base that allows them to individually meet the needs of a variety of student learners and work as change agents to positively impact their students' lives.
Academic Opportunities
- Minor in Deaf Education or Special Education
- BA in Liberal Studies, Education Specialist Credential, and MA in Special Education SAGE Program
- Credentials in Early Childhood Special Education, Mild-Moderate Disabilities Education, Moderate-Severe Disabilities Education
- Teacher Residency Program
- Intern Program
- MA in Special Education
- Annual SJSU Lurie College of Education scholarships
- Student leadership roles (ASL@SJSU)
- Course listings available on the SJSU Catalog website
Teacher Education
Sweeney Hall 305 | 408-924-3771 | teacher-education@sjsu.edu
The Department of Teacher Education prepares teacher candidates who are recognized for their skilled practice, their commitment to social justice, and their steadfast belief in the power of education to change lives.
Academic Opportunities
- Teaching credentials in Multiple Subject (elementary), Single Subject (secondary), and Reading and Literacy Specialist
- Critical Bilingual Authorization program
- MA in Teaching
- MA, Multilingual and Multicultural Literacy Education
- Minor in Elementary Education
- Annual SJSU Lurie College of Education scholarships
- Course listings available on the SJSU Catalog website
