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Degree Programs

The High Tech High Graduate School of Education (GSE) develops teachers, educational leaders and school founders interested in reimagining schools with a focus on justice, deeper learning and innovation. The GSE is embedded within the 16 High Tech High K-12 schools, providing a rich context for hands-on learning and the integration of theory and practice.  The GSE offers two unique degree-granting programs- the San Diego Teacher Residency for aspiring teachers who are seeking their teaching credential and M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning and a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program for experienced educators.

Explore Our Programs

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San Diego Teacher Residency (SDTR)

SDTR provides an embedded, personalized, hands-on approach to teacher preparation with an emphasis on learning to educate for justice and deeper learning. This 2-year program offers a California preliminary teaching credential and a Master’s in Teaching & Learning.
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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (EdL)

The EdL program is designed to help educators strengthen the skills, mindsets and tools to lead for justice and deeper learning. Our program is uniquely created for educators with at least three years of on-the-ground experience and who are poised for leadership positions in PreK-12 schools or any other organizations within the education ecosystem.