Professional Development Academies in Education

Professional Development Programs in Information Studies

UCLA’s School of Education & Information Studies is home to two departments. Each is a leader in their field, helping to pioneer what's next in the Education and Information worlds.

UCLA Ed&IS faculty are at the forefront of their fields, addressing issues of equality, access and social justice in the fields of education and information. Their scholarship has an international reputation for excellence and commitment to addressing the most critical issues facing our society.

An ecosystem of K-12 teaching schools where UCLA partners to develop, study, share, and advance innovative best practices.

The work at UCLA Ed&IS is guided by the principles of individual responsibility and social justice, an ethic of caring, and commitment to the communities we serve. Learn more about our mission and values, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in our faculty and students, our history and more.

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are defining features of UCLA Ed&IS and we embrace them as a source of strength.

Department of Education 2023 Information Sessions

Department of Information Studies Programs

Department of Information Studies 2023 Information Sessions

Learn more about the undergraduate and graduate academic programs we offer, when program information sessions are being offered and how to apply.

UCLA Ed&IS provides pathways for all. Let's see where you fit.

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UCLA’s Education Department is consistently ranked among the top four in the nation and as the top Education program among public research universities.

Department of Education

EDUCATION AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION MAJOR 

Admissions Information for Prospective Students

Admissions Information for Current Students

Admissions Information for Pre-Major and Major Applicants

The application for Winter 2024 admission to the major will open on September 25, 2023 and close on October 13, 2023 at 5PM.

UC Application for Fall 2024 opens August 1, 2023. The filing period is October 1- November 30, 2023.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Higher Education & Organizational Change (M.A. & Ph.D.)

Human Development & Psychology (M.A. & Ph.D.)

Social Research Methodology (M.A. & Ph.D.)

Social Sciences & Comparative Education (M.A. & Ph.D.)

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR APPLICATION TO EDUCATION M.A. AND Ph.D. Programs.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Principal Leadership Institute (M.Ed. and Preliminary Administrative Credential)

Teacher Education Program (M.Ed. and Preliminary Teaching Credential)

Transformative Coaching and Leadership (M.Ed.)

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR APPLICATION TO PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMIES IN EDUCATION

Academy for Excellence in Medical Education

UCLA Professional Leadership and Coaching Academy

UCLA University Women’s Leadership Academy for Mid-Career Professionals

CALENDAR OF ALL ED&IS ACADEMIC INFORMATION SESSIONS

Transcripts. Don't submit your transcripts to UC at this point, but refer to them as you fill out the application to ensure the information you enter is accurate.

Test scores. UC will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding Regents and Chancellor’s scholarships. If you choose to submit test scores as part of your application, they may be used to determine your eligibility for the California statewide admissions guarantee, as an alternative method of fulfilling minimum requirements for eligibility or for course placement after you enroll.

Annual income for last year and the current year (your parents' if you're a dependent; your income if you're independent). This is optional unless you're applying for an application fee waiver or for the Educational Opportunity Program.

Social Security number, if you have one. We use this to match your application to things like your test score report, final transcript(s) and, if you're applying for financial aid, your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Citizenship status. You must enter your country of citizenship (or "No Selection"). If your country of citizenship is outside the United States, you'll need to provide your immigration status and your visa type.

California Statewide Student ID (optional). Each K-12 student in California public schools is assigned an ID number. If it's not printed on your transcript, ask your counselor or registrar.

Credit card. If you prefer to pay by check, you can mail your payment.

Undergraduate Admissions Information

Online information sessions are held to inform prospective applicants about the respective programs and the application process. Please click on the Program Name below for the Application Checklist. Please note that current application fee is $120 for Domestic applicants and $140 for international students. This is subject to change by UCLA Graduate Division. Fee waiver information can be found here.

Please Note: The application for Fall 2024 will be available September 13, 2023. We no longer require the GRE.

Education MA and PhD - Application is due Friday, December 1, 2023

For those interested in applying to one of the five research-oriented divisions (please reference the Step by Step guide for Application to ED MA or PhD for application guide): Higher Education and Organizational Change (MA/PhD), Human Development and Psychology (MA/PhD), Social Research Methodology (MA/PhD), Social Sciences and Comparative Education (MA/PhD; must have MA to apply for PhD), or Urban Schooling (PhD only).

Master’s in Student Affairs - Application is due Friday, December 1, 2023

Please reference the Step by Step guide for Application to MED MSA for application guide.

Master’s in Transformative Coaching and Leadership - Application is due Friday, December 1, 2023

Please reference the Step by Step guide for Application to MED TCL for application guide.

Teacher Education Program - Application due Friday, December 1, 2023

Please reference the Step by Step guide for Application to TEP for application guide.

Educational Leadership Program - Application is due Thursday, February 1, 2024

Please reference the Step by Step guide for Application to ELP for application guide.

Principal Leadership Institute - Application is due Thursday, February 1, 2024

Please reference the Step by Step guide for Application to PLI for application guide.

Graduate Admissions Information

Please attend an online information session, offered July through October, to learn more about the respective graduate program and application process.

Admission Deadlines for Fall 2024:
December 1, 2023 for all programs EXCEPT
February 1, 2024 for Educational Leadership Program and Principal Leadership Institute ONLY

The application will come online in early- to mid-September

Fall 2024 Education MA/PhD Online Information Sessions (All times Pacific): [click on date/time to view details & add to calendar]

Fall 2024 Master's Degree in Student Affairs Online Information Sessions (All times Pacific): [click on date/time to view details & add to calendar]

Fall 2024 Master's Degree in Transformative Coaching and Leadership Online Information Sessions (All times Pacific): [click on date/time to view details & add to calendar]

For information sessions, please click here.

For questions about our Educational Leadership doctoral program, please contact Judy Miyoshi: miyoshi@seis.ucla.edu

Please click here for a step-by-step application guide.

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Department of Education Admissions Information

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

Post Master’s Certificate of Specialization in Information Studies

At the forefront of preserving, organizing, and rethinking information for the 21st century, UCLA’s Department of Information Studies has been defining and reshaping the library, archival, and information sciences for over 50 years.

Department of Information Studies

Master’s in Library and Information Science - Application is due Friday, December 1, 2023

Please reference the Step by Step guide for Application to MLIS for the application guide.

Post-MLS - for those with an earned MLIS degree.

Please reference the Step by Step guide for Application to Post-MLS for the application guide.

Information Studies PhD - Application is due Friday, December 1, 2023

Please reference the Step by Step guide for Application to IS PhD for the application guide.

Fall 2024 Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) Online Information Sessions (All times Pacific): [click on date/time to view details & add to calendar]

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Department of Information Studies

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