Community Impact Programs
Graduate Degrees

Environmental Studies, M.S.
This M.S. program is designed to prepare students for careers as environmental professionals
or to pursue further academic training in Ph.D. and other advanced degree programs.
Our interdisciplinary curriculum embraces both quantitative and qualitative research
and some of the topics that we focus on include human ecology, environmental policy,
coastal environments, restoration, resource management and others.

Child & Adolescent Development, M.A.
Our M.A. in Child and Adolescent Development (ChAD) is designed for students who are
passionate about studying development, from early childhood through emerging adulthood.
The degree prepares graduates for a wide range of career paths, including, Early Childhood
Education, Care, and Administration, Parent Educators and Youth Advocates, Community
College Instruction and more.

Counseling & Guidance, M.A.
The M.A. in Counseling and Guidance program trains individuals to use evidence-based
counseling to support academic, vocational, and personal development. For those specializing
in K-12 school counseling, it also prepares them to deliver comprehensive services
in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Our program includes instruction in
sociological and psychological counseling foundations, legal and professional mandates,
and transformative and equity-minded social justice practices that lead to the development
of justice-oriented multiculturally-skilled counselors.

Emancipatory Leadership, M.A.
Turn your passion for social justice leadership into a Master’s degree in Educational
Leadership with a Concentration in Emancipatory K12 School Leadership! Our online
and hybrid Master’s program is designed for emerging K12 school leaders who wish to
use emancipatory leadership practices to improve educational opportunities for historically
marginalized students.

Finance, M.S.
The ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Master of Science in Finance program provides you with a world-class curriculum
taught by cutting-edge, experienced finance faculty. You'll take advantage of the
interactive courses, flexible schedule, and a network of top-tier students in the
Silicon Valley which enable you to enhance collaboration and learning experience.

Justice Studies, M.S.
This M.S. program prepares graduates for careers in criminal justice administration,
research and policy centers, public institutions, community organizations, and nonprofit
agencies, as well as for doctoral programs and research positions in public agencies.

Kinesiology, M.S.
The Master of Science in Kinesiology, offered by the Department of Kinesiology, includes
five specializations: general, exercise physiology, movement science, sports management,
psychosocial aspects of sport and physical activity. Our alumni successfully obtain
jobs across the Bay Area, the state of California, the US, and abroad.

Public Administration, MPA
The MPA program educates and trains individuals to become the leaders, managers and
analysts in public and non-profit agencies that serve the Silicon Valley and its diverse
population, using tools that enable them to recognize and value diversity, behave
with high ethical standards, manage personnel resources fairly, recognize and manage
risk, and manage programs and policies efficiently and cost-effectively.

Social Work, MSW
This MSW program is dedicated to the achievement of social change, and social, economic,
and political justice. Guided by social work values, the goal of the MSW program is
to prepare competent graduates for leadership and practice from a transcultural perspective
with multiple systems at an advanced professional level.

Special Education, M.A.
The M.A, in Special Education prepares students for leadership roles in special education
through a core curriculum and elective coursework in areas of specialization. This
rigorous program is designed for candidates with experience in the field to ask questions
about practices, policies, educational strategies or attitudes that can be answered
by conducting a research project.

This M.S. program is rooted in curriculum designed by nationally-recognized instructors
who are academic or industry experts. Students may choose among three graduate certificate
options, including High-Speed and Intercity Rail Management, Transportation Security
Management, or Transportation Management.

Urban Planning, MUP
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ offers the only accredited MUP degree in Silicon Valley. Urban planners balance
visionary thinking with pragmatic problem solving to address problems related to affordable
housing, climate change, economic development, environmental protection, public health,
and transportation. The program often partners with local communities to address their planning needs.
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