The Shirley M. Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant International University offers a full spectrum of credential, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs geared toward preparing leaders who can meet the global educational needs of the 21st Century. The Hufstedler School of Education (HSOE) integrates important trans-disciplinary psychological, cross-cultural, and leadership concepts into all programs, especially as related to the effective teaching, assessment, and mentoring of diverse populations in inclusive lifelong learning climates globally.

The Hufstedler School of Education offers credential and certificate programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The Hufstedler School of Education offers the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential; the Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential; the Preliminary and Clear Educational Specialist Teaching Credentials; the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential; School Psychology Credential; the Preliminary Administrative Services (PAS) Credential, and the California Teachers of English Learners Certificate (CTEL), and the Authorization in Autism Spectrum Disorders program. Other certificates include School Based Mental Health, Educational Neuropsychology and International Teacher Preparation. In addition, the Hufstedler School of Education offers bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies (Mexico City only) and Child Development, as well as the master’s and doctoral degree programs in Educational Leadership and Management, Educational and School Psychology, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The Master of Arts in Education program in Teaching, with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards preparation, is offered online, as are other emphasis areas. 

Dr. Rhonda Brinkley-Kennedy
Interim Dean
 

Degree and Credential Programs Offered by HSOE

The Shirley M. Hufstedler School of Education offers programs in the following areas:

Undergraduate Major

• Child Development: BA 
• Liberal Studies: BA, Alliant Mexico 

Graduate Major

• Educational Leadership and Management: Doctor of Education (EdD) 
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Doctor of Education (EdD) 
• Educational Psychology: Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) 
• Educational Administration: Masters of Arts in Education (MAE) 
• School Psychology: Masters of Arts in Education (MAE) with Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential 
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Masters of Arts in Education (MAE) 
• Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) (Online) 
• Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Authorization 
• Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) with Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate Disabilities) 
• Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) with Multiple Subject Credential, Early Completion Option (ECO) Intern Track 
• Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) with Multiple Subject Credential, Standard Intern Track 
• Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) with Multiple Subject Credential, Student Teaching Track 
• Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) with Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate Disabilities) 
• Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) with Single Subject Credential, Early Completion Option (ECO) Intern Track 
• Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) with Single Subject Credential, Standard Intern Track 
• Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) with Single Subject Credential, Student Teaching Track 

Certificate Programs

• Certificate in California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) Leading to CLAD Certification 
• Certificate in Cross-Cultural Studies (Domestic or International) 
• Certificate in Educational Neuropsychology 
• Certificate in English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) 
• Certificate in International Teacher Preparation 
• Certificate in School Based Mental Health 
• Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate 
• Certificate in Technology Online 

Authorization Programs

• Authorization in Autism Spectrum Disorders 

Credential Programs

• School Psychology: Credential, Pupil Personnel Services 
• Teaching: Credential, Clear Education Specialist Instruction (Mild/Moderate Disabilities) 
• Teaching: Credential, Multiple Subject, Early Completion Option (ECO) Intern Track 
• Teaching: Credential, Multiple Subject, Standard Intern Track 
• Teaching: Credential, Multiple Subject, Student Teaching Track 
• Teaching: Credential, Preliminary Administrative Services 
• Teaching: Credential, Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction (Mild/Moderate Disabilities) 
• Teaching: Credential, Single Subject, Early Completion Option (ECO) Intern Track 
• Teaching: Credential, Single Subject, Standard Intern Track 
• Teaching: Credential, Single Subject, Student Teaching Track