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The mission of the School of Education is to provide practical undergraduate and graduate degrees to adult learners in an online environment. The School strives to equip the next generation of scholar practitioners to serve as skilled, knowledgeable, and ethical thought leaders. The School is committed to create an environment designed to create opportunities for learners to satisfy their educational goals.
Dean Profile
Heidi Linn Smith, EDD
Dr. Heidi Linn Smith has 25 years of experience in higher education administration in a wide variety of areas including University Honors, Study Abroad, Graduate Student Services, Freshman Success, and Student Account Services. As an administrator she has successfully launched and developed several professional practice graduate degree programs in the field of education at both traditional and online institutions.
Dr. Smith holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Community College/Higher Education Leadership from California State University Long Beach, and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from San Diego State University.
Her research interests include access, retention, and persistence of underrepresented college students; financial literacy of college students; and professional development of student affairs personnel.
Faculty Mentors
The faculty mentors in CalSouthern’s School of Education are education professionals as well as dedicated, responsive, and highly qualified educators.
They are available to support your learning and mastery of the course content. And, equally important, they will help you utilize the concepts you learn and apply them to resolve challenges commonly faced in today’s increasingly complex and globalized business world, using the latest best practices.
Learn more about this group of professionals dedicated to your success. View Faculty.
I had a wonderful experience and loved the flexibility of the program. I could go at my own pace, was able to work ahead when I needed to, and to take extra time when I needed to. The faculty mentors were fantastic and very helpful and inspiring. I feel like I got an excellent education for an affordable price and I appreciate everything that it brought to my life.
– Marlo (Jinxi) C., 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the School of Education?
The mission of the School of Education is to provide practical degrees to adult
learners in an online environment. The School strives to equip the next generation
of scholar-practitioners to serve as skilled, knowledgeable, and ethical thought
leaders. The School of Education is designed to provide learners with the skills to
research, implement, and lead effective curriculum and instructional practices to
satisfy their educational and professional goals.
What will I study in the Master of Education (MAED) degree program?
Learners in this program will study educational theory and research best practices
in curriculum and instruction to support student learning and achievement. Learners
will explore how to apply data to drive continuous improvement in educational
settings and demonstrate an ability to serve as scholar-practitioners.
When and where can I begin an Education degree program?
You can begin your education at CalSouthern now. Classes at CalSouthern
begin monthly The admissions processes will depend on how quickly you complete
the steps in the application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over
the phone (1-800-477-2254 ext. 47822) or request information online. Once you have
completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to
discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
Why should I pursue a degree program in Education at CalSouthern?
CalSouthern offers flexible courses in a curriculum tailored to skills utilized in the
education industry today. In addition, it was developed for working adults. Degree
candidates can pursue an education degree online, allowing the flexibility to study
on their own schedules.
Ready to pursue your educational goals? We can help!
Contact us to learn more about our online courses, degree and certificate programs.
Accreditation
California Southern University is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Please visit the Accreditation & Licensure page to learn more.
CalSouthern cannot guarantee employment, licensure, salary, or career advancement. Not all programs are available to residents of all states. CalSouthern does not accept applications from residents of Massachusetts, New York, and certain foreign countries.