Welcome to the School of Education at CSUB!
What's New in Education?
"Welcome to the School of Education at California State University, Bakersfield. The number one goal of the School of Education is to recruit, retain and certify the best individuals to serve the students and families of the greater Kern County Region and the Antelope Valley. We do this by having the best programs, the most qualified faculty, and the friendliest staff of any university in the region."
Craig Kelsey, Interim Dean
Why CSUB School of Education?
- Convenience - Evening, weekend, and online courses.
- Length of Program - Teacher credential programs can be completed in 9 to 12 months.
- Quality - Excellent and personable full time faculty and staff to meet students' needs.
- Quality Plus - Courses based on best practices and solid research, that are taught by faculty with recent experience in the field
- Institution of Choice - CSUB has the largest in number and the largest in size of any graduate education program in Greater Kern County with over 2,500 students enrolled in our 12 basic and advanced programs
- Multiple Accreditations - national (NCATE), regional (WASC), and state (CCTC)
The SOE Offers:
- Basic Credentials
- Advanced Credentials
- Bachelor's degrees blending majors in Child, Adolescent and Family Studies or Liberal Studies with requirements for the Multiple Subjects Credential
- Bachelor's degrees in Physical Education and Kinesiology or Child, Adolescent and Family Studies
- Master's degrees in eight areas
Are you looking for new challenges and opportunities? Would a Bachelor's, credential/certification, or Master's help you on your career path? Whatever brings you to this place in your career, consider taking the CSUB School of Education's pathway to certification or a degree.
