When Rowan Eiselman, BA ’26, arrived at Chapman University unsure of which major to choose, she wasn’t sure exactly where her path would lead. She knew her interests centered on community and adult education, and once she learned about Attallah College’s new Community Educational Studies (CES) major, Eiselman became one of the inaugural students who will graduate this spring. This fall,
Undergraduate student Rusty Henry, a Liberal Studies major in Chapman University’s Attallah College, has been selected to represent the university in the 2026 Independent California Colleges Advocate Program (ICCAP) cohort. Through the six-month program, Henry will complete a professional internship component and participate in ICCAP’s Day in the Capitol in Sacramento. As a Liberal Studies major preparing to become an educator, Henry sees a direct connection between
California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) has named Chapman University Attallah College of Educational Studies student Gabe Ryan ‘27 as a recipient of its Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Scholarship, recognizing emerging school psychologists who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to serving culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Ryan is currently enrolled in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program at Attallah College. As a first-generation graduate student,
Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers, and in California, the impact is even greater. With one of the most diverse student populations in the country, the state needs qualified educators who can shape future generations. If you are exploring how to become a teacher in California, the path involves earning a degree, completing
Whitney McIntyre Miller, associate professor at Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, has released her first book, Integral Peace Leadership: Theory and Practice for Creating Peaceful Change, published by Routledge. The book draws on more than a decade of research to examine how leadership, peace studies and conflict transformation intersect across diverse global contexts. McIntyre Miller
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience in California. In addition to holding a Multiple Subject Credential, after August 1, 2025, all TK teachers must also meet one of the following requirements: Have completed at least 24 credits in early childhood education, child development, or both, from an accredited institution of higher education; or
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies hosted its third annual Imagining a Resilient Future in the Schools conference on Nov. 7, 2025, bringing together educators, school psychologists, counselors, mental health professionals and community partners to address one of the most pressing issues facing youth: mental health in a digital world. The conference examined how technology, social
The Attallah College of Educational Studies hosted its annual undergraduate Senior Symposium during the fall 2025 semester, bringing together students and faculty for a showcase of capstone research from the CES 492 course. The symposium, a culminating experience for Liberal Studies, Community Educational Studies and Integrated Educational Studies majors, featured formal presentations, Q&A sessions and discussions
California has approved a new statewide stipend program designed to provide financial support to student teachers completing the unpaid classroom hours required for credentialing. Signed into law on June 27, Assembly Bill 121 establishes the Student Teacher Stipend Program, which will provide a $10,000 stipend to eligible student teachers who complete a minimum of 500 hours of student teaching.
Chapman University’s Attallah College, with support from The Miner Anderson Family Foundation, hosted its third annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit this fall 2025 semester. Organized by Associate Professors Anna Abdou and Whitney McIntyre Miller and Instructional Associate Professor Trisha Sugita, the summit brought together school leaders from Southern California districts and educational institutions to share strategies for promoting peace and wellness within their
Chapman University’s Attallah College Assistant Dean of Research and Professor Scot Danforth, Jack H. and Paula A. Hassinger Chair in Education, has released his new book, An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights, published by University of California Press. Professor Danforth, a leading scholar in disability studies and inclusive education, said the inspiration for