Department of Learning and Teaching
Expand your impact as an educator—from the classroom to the community.
Here, becoming an educator means more than it does in the traditional sense. Those who earn a graduate degree in education are equipped to be catalysts for change in their communities and beyond. You will be the first teacher candidates in the United States to graduate from a Changemaker teacher preparation program. Our graduates are well prepared for a lifelong teaching career with an emphasis on the many social-justice issues that come with teaching diverse populations.
You'll master the academic foundation and theory behind teaching and learning—and, through hands-on experience in our community's schools, you'll study inclusivity, personalized learning, and leadership development. You'll develop strategies for differentiated learning as you work with students in local underserved populations and embark on an international experience that enriches your cross-cultural understanding. Along the way, an academic cohort environment helps our students learn from each other and build lasting relationships.
Our graduates emerge ready for employment—and are highly sought after by employers. Most graduates receive multiple job offers, providing a way to start making a difference immediately.
Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
A variety of scholarships and grant are available to help you fund your graduate program and our dedicated team at SOLES is here to help you navigate your options.
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Credibility You Can Trust
SOLES is currently ranked among the top 100 Graduate Education Programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report—and its online Graduate Education Program ranks in the Top 50 nationally.
What does this recognition mean to us? More opportunities for our graduates.
In the News
USD Alumni Scholarships due February 22, 2021!
// January 26, 2021
Dear Torero Students and Parents - There are less than 30 days left to apply for a variety of Alumni Scholarships! If you or your stud…
SOLES Graduate Student Writing Center
// January 21, 2021
Get to know more about the SOLES Graduate Student Writing Center, the services it offers, and its founder Dr. Heather Herrera, Assistant Dea…
Upcoming Events
SOLES 4th Annual Diversity, Inclusion, Social Justice Excellence Showcase
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 // 12 p.m.Zoom