An Advanced Education for the Advancement of Others

Fairfield University's School of Education and Human Development offers a nationally accredited education. Utilizing engaging classrooms, specialized programs, accommodating schedules, and a variety of field experiences, we provide you with the training to achieve your career endeavors.

Graduate Degree Programs

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    Bilingual Education

    Fairfield offers programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and bilingual education to prepare prospective and practicing teachers to educate k-12 students who are learning English as a second or additional language.

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    Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Fairfield University’s Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree offers counseling courses under the guidance of faculty members who are nationally recognized in the field.

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    Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership

    Fairfield University invites certified educators looking to further develop their leadership skills to apply to the Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership for Teacher Leaders. The program is designed for experienced teachers, such as classroom teachers, school psychologists, math coaches, or reading interventionists, who have a desire to lead from within and across classrooms to transform education.

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    Educational Technology

    The Master of Arts in Educational Technology enhances and transforms teaching through technology integration. Students will be trained as teachers, co-teachers, consultants in schools and organizations, and for professional development positions.

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    Elementary Education

    The Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation Department of the School of Education and Human Development offers graduate programs for new and experienced teachers in Elementary Education organized around reflective inquiry and socially responsible professional practice.

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    Instructional Design

    The Master of Arts in Instructional Design program is ideal for professionals who want to pursue a career in the design, development, and implementation of online learning environments. The ISTE-certified program gives students the expertise to lead within their field of choice.

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    Marriage and Family Therapy

    The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) educates candidates for careers as marriage and family therapists and is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). The curriculum and clinical training focus on preparing you to work with diverse populations who have experienced a broad range of problems.

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    School Counseling

    Fairfield University’s Master of Arts in School Counseling degree offers counseling courses under the guidance of faculty members who are nationally recognized in the field. The program develops knowledge and skills areas such as human growth and development, the helping relationship, and group counseling.

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    School Psychology

    Fairfield University's Master of Arts degree and Sixth Year Certificate of Advanced Study (SYC) in School Psychology develop competencies in the areas of assessment, consultation, and direct intervention. Your education also reflects the conceptual framework of the School of Education and Human Development, emphasizing the scientist-practitioner tradition, reflective practice, primary prevention, developmental and systems theory, and becoming agents of change.

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    Secondary Education

    The Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation Department of the School of Education and Human Development offers graduate programs for new and experienced teachers in Secondary Education organized around reflective inquiry and socially responsible professional practice.

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    Social Work

    The Master of Social Work (MSW) at Fairfield University focuses on the promotion of social justice and social change on behalf of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

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    Special Education

    The Master of Arts in Special Education teaches professional instructors to apply specialized support to students with challenges through educational, social, cognitive, rehabilitative, and behavioral management approaches.

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    Teaching and Foundations

    The Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation Department offers programs for educational professionals who wish to deepen and expand their knowledge of teaching and learning in a socio-cultural context.

Advanced Training Certificates

The School of Education and Human Development offers 3 Advanced Training Certificates (ATC) for those who wish to enhance their competencies and update their skills.

  • Classroom Technology Integration Certificate

    This fully online, 12-credit program helps educators of all backgrounds develop a foundational understanding of technology integration in the classroom and how to apply it effectively.

  • Certificate in Instructional Design

    This fully online, 12-credit program, teaches educators the fundamentals of instructional design and how to effectively deliver technology-based courses.

  • Queer and Trans Mental Health Certificate

    This 9-credit certificate is designed to prepare mental health professionals to serve a diverse range of queer and trans youth and adults.

Interested in the School of Education and Human Development?

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