University of San Diego - School of Leadership and Education Sciences

The University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) offers graduate programs in education, counseling, therapy, leadership, nonprofit management, and more. Our graduate students include working professionals advancing in their fields, new graduates preparing to begin their careers, and returning students discovering new possibilities.

Department of School, Family and Mental Health Professionals

• M.A. in Counseling, specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Counseling, specialization in School Counseling
• M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy

Department of Leadership Studies

• Ph.D. in Leadership Studies
• M.A. in Leadership Studies
• M.A. in Higher Education Leadership
• M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership and Management
• Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

Department of Learning and Teaching

• M.A.T. in History and Social Science
• M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
• M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, specialization in Montessori Education
• M.Ed. in Special Education
• M.Ed. in TESOL, Literacy and Culture
• Master's Credential Cohort Program - M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with Preliminary Single Subject or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• M.Ed. in Special Education with Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Graduate Certificate in Character Education
• Graduate Certificate in Peace and Global Education
• Graduate Certificate in TESOL