Welcome

The Department of Curriculum Studies and Secondary Education is dedicated to the advancement of excellence in education. CSSE offers an exemplary Single Subject teacher education preparation program based on sound educational practice, extensive research knowledge, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations. Our faculty is comprised of internationally recognized scholars from a wide variety of subject area disciplines who study and produce current research in teacher education and curriculum studies, and who are familiar with the best practices of teachers. CSSE has partnerships with many local middle and high schools that provide many opportunities for students to be part of a high quality teaching and learning community.

While most of the programs in CSSE are designed for positions in public schools, students can also receive preparation in our Master of Arts in Curriculum Teaching and Learning, applicable to a wide variety of non-teaching positions in education, government, and the corporate sector. 

Contact Us 

Department Chair 

Dr. Ed Lyon
lyone@sonoma.edu

In compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement Article 12.15 the listing of faculty eligible for three-year appointment is to be posted in each department where your faculty can readily review it for 30 days. This list will be posted here on the departmental website for a minimum of 30 days.