Why Soka Graduate School
Be A Force For Change
Soka University of America has one MA Program in Educational Leadership and Societal Change. The program is two years (43 semester credits) and is global in scope, introducing students to the comparative and international dimensions of education. Our program answers the need for global leaders with the practical skills and experience, foundational knowledge, and ethical commitments necessary to achieve lasting and effective societal change within the field of education, including but not limited to the classroom learning environment. Cultivate close and informal relationships between teachers and students, rigorous academic endeavors, free and open dialogue, and an appreciation for human diversity.
Program Overview
Students study and conduct research into the historical roots of educational policies and problems as well as on the relationship between educational philosophies and practices and contemporary social, political, economic, and cultural developments. Related areas of study include comparative and international education, multicultural education, educational psychology, gender and education, school administration policy and practice, and educational law.
A Culture of Care
Life at SUA focuses on the growth and development of students as global citizens and provides a wide variety of programs that touch upon engagement, collaboration, activism, advocacy, team-building, and community.
An Environment Like No Other
SUA is a suburban campus, located in Aliso Viejo, CA (neighboring Laguna Beach). Major freeways provide direct access to major cities (such as San Diego and Los Angeles) and opportunities to explore a variety of landscapes.
As a Soka graduate student, you are provided:
- A master’s degree you can afford – Grants and scholarships available up to the full cost of tuition
- Visiting distinguished scholars and practitioners on-hand to meet and engage with you in your classes
- A small, select, international community of inquiry, diverse in age and experience with a student/faculty ratio of 7:1
- A summer research grant providing a field experience in a real-world leadership setting
Alumni Perspective
This program supported me in going beyond my comfort zone in classrooms, exploring my strengths and weaknesses, and polishing my leadership skills.
Career Advantages
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Societal Change will prepare you to:
- Critically reflect on educational issues and develop strategies to create social change.
- Think strategically and use theoretical research to evaluate the effectiveness and improve practice for all learners.
- Foster global citizenship to improve educational law and polices.