MA in Social Emotional Learning in San Diego United States | National University

For those seeking to deepen their understanding of social and emotional learning to strengthen educational communities, the Master of Arts in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) offers an ideal pathway. This MA program prepares you to drive meaningful change within school environments by advancing SEL principles both inside and beyond classroom settings.

As the nation's sole specialized SEL master's program, National University's MA in SEL provides a competitive advantage in today's job market. The rigorous curriculum thoroughly explores all dimensions of SEL, positioning you as a field specialist. Designed for ambitious learners, this accelerated program can be finished in just 10 months.

You'll gain evidence-based expertise in self-care, cognitive processes, trauma response, and developing inclusive, equitable environments that nurture culturally aware relationships supporting holistic child development. Through comprehensive exploration of identity, cultural contexts, leadership approaches, and community programming, you'll establish a robust SEL framework for fostering positive school cultures.

Earning a Master of Social Emotional Learning requires completion of 45 quarter units of graduate coursework. Students may transfer up to 4.5 quarter units from previous graduate studies at other institutions, provided the credits are relevant to this degree, weren't applied toward another advanced degree, and were earned within the last seven years.