Welcome From the Department Chair

On behalf of the faculty of the Department of Education, I am pleased to welcome you to our website!

In the Department of Education at UCSB, we offer students the opportunity to learn and build knowledge about the needs of learners, the complex processes of teaching and learning, and the structures and policies of schools -- with a focus on the diversity of California, the nation, and the world. Our renowned faculty work in three broad program areas to investigate important issues that shape learning environments, the needs of diverse learners, the development of disciplinary knowledge, and educational policies. In our doctoral program, we mentor graduate students through small seminars and research groups toward their future careers as professors, researchers, teacher educators, and educational administrators. Our master's program (both the professional and research strands) offers graduate students opportunities to learn the basics of doing and applying research in numerous settings ranging from preschools, to the university, to community organizations. Further, through our two minors (Educational Studies, and Science and Mathematics Education), we encourage undergraduates to explore career options in the field of education and to participate in research projects with faculty.

I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our programs and research areas. Please feel free to contact me, the faculty, and our staff for more information.

Sincerely,

Mian Wang
Professor and Chair of the Department of Education

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APPLICATION DEADLINES: The final application deadline for fall 2024 Ph.D. and M.A./Ph.D. students is December 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM, PST. Primary consideration deadline for fall 2024 M.A. ONLY students is also December 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM, PST. Secondary consideration and FINAL deadline for fall 2024 M.A. ONLY students is May 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM, PST. (No funding available for applications submitted during the May deadline.)

*The Department of Education does not require GRE scores.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUITY

In the pursuit of academic excellence, the Department of Education, as part of the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education (GGSE), is committed to recruiting, supporting, and retaining a community of students, faculty, and staff that reflects the diversity of our state and nation. The students, faculty, and staff of the GGSE recognize and respect the dignity and worth of all people. We value individual differences including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic backgrounds, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socioeconomic status, age, and divergent perspectives. Our goal is to create a diverse community where all members feel safe and included. We welcome discussion of complex issues related to diversity and equity inside and outside the classroom. We are committed to providing all members of the GGSE community multiple opportunities for their voices to be heard. We believe a dedication to these principles of inclusion is essential to our scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and democracy.

Department of Education News

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GGSE Research Symposium 2024

Gevirtz School of Education Research Symposium Examines Equitable Learning Environments

The Graduate Student Association in Education at the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education (GGSE) will hold its 2024 Research Symposium on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, featuring the theme “Strengthening Communities Through Equity-Centered Perspectives on Education.” 

 

GGSE News > Dept. of Education

Gevirtz Graduate School Fellowship Breakfast 2024

Gevirtz Graduate School Celebrates Fellowship Recipients

The UCSB Gevirtz Graduate School of Education held its Fellowship Breakfast on January 19, to celebrate  47 of the school’s most promising graduate students who have received fellowships this year and the people who support them. Total fellowship funds awarded this year were nearly $264,000.

 

GGSE News > Dept. of Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology, Dept. of Education, Teacher Education Program

UC Santa Barbara Gevirtz School Department of Education Holds Open House

Department of Education Holds Virtual Open House on November 17, 2023

The Department of Education at UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz School will hold a virtual Open House for prospective students on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 10-11 am on Zoom. The event will also feature a Q&A.

 

GGSE News > Dept. of Education

Department of Education Leadership Contact Information and Faculty Office Hours

Contact Information for Program

Office: ED 3103
Email: progoffice@education.ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-4515
Fax: (805) 893-7264

Mailing Address:

GGSE Dept. of Education
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9490

Program Office Staff

Michael Coopersmith
Department Administrator
mcoopersmith@ucsb.edu
Office: ED 3105

Brenda Lavin
Program Coordinator
brendal@education.ucsb.edu
Office: ED 3103
Hours: M-F 8:00 - 4:30 

Chair

Mian Wang, Professor
mwang@education.ucsb.edu
Chair's Office:  ED 3153
(805) 893-5605

Vice Chair

Karen Nylund-Gibson, Associate Professor
knylund@education.ucsb.edu
Office:  ED 3107
(805) 893-5165

Graduate Advisor

Andrew Maul, Associate Professor
amaul@education.ucsb.edu
Office:  ED 3109
(805) 893-7770

Graduate Diversity Officer

Carolyn Sattin-Bajaj, Associate Professor
sattin-bajaj@education.ucsb.edu
Office:  ED 3117