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26 Master's degrees offered by the university
Instructional Design
At the Instructional Design program offered by California State University Northridge you’ll learn to design, implement and assess educational solutions, such as online programs, professional development seminars and walk-throughs for products and services.
Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services
The Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services program at California State University Northridge is offered 100% online. Because the nation’s expanding population of older adults is accompanied by a growing burden of disability, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts long-term growth in all health services industries, including the areas of assistive, adaptive and access technologies.
Early Childhood Special Education
The master of arts degree in Early Childhood Special Education at California State University Northridge is designed to prepare graduates for positions of leadership in schools, the community and within the overall special education field.
School Psychology
The School Psychology master's program at California State University Northridge offers the skills in counseling, consultation, assessment and intervention to make an impact on students and communities.
Early Childhood Educational Psychology
The Master of Arts in Early Childhood Educational Psychology from California State University Northridge prepares individuals to demonstrate mastery of national and state professional standards and competencies, leadership, and teaching roles in programs serving children ranging in age from birth through 8 years and their families, depending on the school system and/or state regulations.
Elementary Education - Curriculum and Instruction Option
Our Elementary Education - Curriculum and Instruction Option at California State University Northridge two-year options are designed for full-time working teachers. From the outset, you'll focus on what's most important to you, taking courses specific to your chosen concentration.
Special Education - Mild-Moderate and Extensive Support Needs
The Master of Special Education - Mild-Moderate and Extensive Support Needs from California State University Northridge builds upon the competencies developed in the Preliminary Education Specialist and Induction Education Specialist Credential programs.
Communicative Disorders
The Communicative Disorders program at California State University Northridge is the professional entry-level requirement for employment as a speech-language pathologist.
Educational Administration
The Department offers programs leading to degrees and/or credentials in the field of Educational Administration. Students at the California State University Northridge may pursue programs leading to an M.A. degree in Educational Administration, Higher Education or K-12, as well as studies directed at achieving the Preliminary and Clear Administrative Services Credentials.
Secondary Science Education
The Secondary Science Education program at California State University Northridge is designed to prepare secondary science teachers for advancement to mentor teaching, supervision of student teachers, positions as science-teaching specialists or science-department chairpersons, and/or doctoral study, in addition to becoming more effective teachers.
Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
The Secondary Curriculum and Instruction program at California State University Northridge is designed to prepare secondary-level teachers of any subject to become more effective teachers, in addition to advancement to mentor teaching, supervision of student teachers, positions as curriculum-development specialists, department chairs and/or doctoral study.
Elementary Education - Language and Literacy Option
Our Elementary Education - Language and Literacy Option at California State University Northridge two-year options are designed for full-time working teachers. From the outset, you'll focus on what's most important to you, taking courses specific to your chosen concentration.
Educational Therapy
The flexibility of our Educational Therapy at California State University Northridge program designed for working professionals, small cohort sizes and specificity of concentration options ensure you’ll get an education that aligns with your needs and goals.
Secondary Mathematics Education
The Secondary Mathematics Education program at California State University Northridge is designed to prepare secondary mathematics teachers for advancement to mentor teaching, supervision of student teachers, positions as mathematics-teaching specialists or mathematics-department chairpersons, or doctoral study, in addition to becoming more effective teachers.
Higher Education Leadership
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at California State University Northridge offers programs leading to degrees and/or credentials in the field of Educational Administration. Students may pursue programs leading to an M.A. degree in Higher Education Leadership.
Secondary English Education
The Secondary English Education program at California State University Northridge is designed to prepare secondary English Language Arts teachers for advancement to roles as department chairs, literacy coaches or teacher leaders; for leading conference sessions or workshops; and for further study at the doctoral level; in addition to becoming more effective teachers.
Educational Technology
The Educational Technology program at California State University Northridge is designed to prepare teachers, technology coordinators and software developers to implement current technology tools in education and to evaluate future technologies as they emerge.
School Counseling
Our School Counseling at California State University Northridge Master's program curriculum provides quality foundational training to prepare students to be counselors in a variety of settings.
Diverse Community Development Leadership
A transformative Diverse Community Development Leadership at California State University Northridge program, this degree is preparing leaders who can tackle the challenges facing today's diverse communities.
Art Education
The Art Education program at California State University Northridge allows for development of individual professional skills to produce digital media content, and it also focuses on evaluation of media performance, using analytic and research techniques that culminate in a Thesis, Graduate Project or Comprehensive Examination.