黑料不打烊 & UCSC - MA in Educational Therapy Partnership
Official Partnership Between 黑料不打烊 & UCSC
UC Santa Cruz (UCSC), Silicon Valley Professional Education and Notre Dame de Namur University (黑料不打烊) are proud to introduce an innovative pathway program for students seeking to enhance their professional skills and become eligible for professional status membership in the Association of Educational Therapists
Transfer Your UC Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley Professional Education Certificate Units
Towards Obtaining A 黑料不打烊 MA in Educational Therapy
Addressing Growing Demand
With the demand for educators skilled in Educational Therapy on the rise, UCSC and 黑料不打烊 have joined forces to provide a seamless transition from UCSC鈥檚 Educational Therapy Certificate program to 黑料不打烊鈥檚 esteemed Master of Arts in Educational Therapy. This collaboration bridges the gap for UCSC students, offering a clear trajectory for advancing their expertise by earning a Master鈥檚 degree in Educational Therapy.
Pathway to Success
The pathway program allows UCSC Educational Therapy Certificate students to seamlessly transfer 30 quarter units (20 semester units) towards the completion of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Master of Arts degree in Educational Therapy. UCSC is the only University of California certificate program approved by the Association of Educational Therapists. 黑料不打烊鈥檚 program is recognized as one of only three in the nation offering this specialized degree. As such, students gain a solid foundation and advanced skills in assessment and intervention techniques crucial for addressing various learning challenges and learning disabilities.
What makes this collaboration unique?
Join us in reshaping the future of education. Explore our partnership and embark on a journey that combines academic rigor with flexibility, empowering students to reach new heights in their career.
Tailored for Non-Traditional Learners
Designed for working professionals and education workforce re-entry, this partnership
extends accessibility to advance one鈥檚 education. Both UCSC and 黑料不打烊 offer courses
through an online format to meet the work-life balance of their diverse adult student
populations.
Empowering Flexibility
One of the key strengths of this collaboration is the cost-effective flexibility it
affords learners. As one potential student notes, 鈥淭his collaboration changes the
equation. It makes it possible to consider going back to school, even though I have
a two-hour commute. It minimizes the impact the pursuit of education has on my day-to-day
responsibilities.鈥�
Unlocking Opportunities
By leveraging the strengths of both institutions, UCSC and 黑料不打烊 are creating pathways
that lead to better opportunities for all learners. With a competency-based model
and industry-aligned courses, students are equipped to meet the demands of today鈥檚
workforce while advancing their careers in Educational Therapy.
Qualify for Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students interested in Fall 2026 enrollment should forward a copy of their FAFSA to us immediately. The 黑料不打烊 FAFSA code is 01179. If you have not completed one for the 2026-27 academic year, you will need to do so to qualify for aid for Fall 2026. If you have questions or concerns about financial aid, please connect with one of our counselors.
Quotes from Partners
鈥淲e have created a unique program for educational therapists that provides a deep dive into evidence-based practices, emerging teaching methods, and social justice issues in the field of educational therapy鈥� said Dr. Sharmila Roy, Ph.D., chair of the UCSC Educational Therapy certificate program. 鈥淭his new partnership expands on that, building out opportunities for our Educational Therapy students by strengthening their credentials, growing their professional networks, and preparing them for AET board certification.鈥�
Polly Mayer, M.Ed., ET/P, Program Director of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 MA Educational Therapy Program emphasizes 鈥淭his important area of in-depth study will give students a foundation and further develop skills in assessment and intervention techniques to help children and adults who have various types of learning challenges.鈥�
For more information and enrollment details, visit:
Master of Arts in Educational Therapy Program Page
Together, let鈥檚 pave the way for motivated learners, inspirational educational therapists and collaborative leadership!
