College of Education and Integrative Studies
We Are CEIS Mighty!
Our Philosophy
A True Polytechnic Experience
CEIS Mighty is more than a motto. It reflects who we are. As a learning community of students, scholars, and professionals, we believe learning happens through collaboration, service, and real-world experience. Guided by Cal Poly Pomona's Become by Doing philosophy, we advance knowledge through interdisciplinary, student-centered education that empowers students to become innovative, skilled, and socially responsible leaders who make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
Social Justice and Equity
We care, listen, think and act together to affect social justice in and outside of the classroom.
Interdisciplinary Education
We believe in implementing creative, interdisciplinary and integrative approaches in a polytechnic context.
Student-Centered Learning
We cultivate a supportive and empathetic learning community that places student success and well-being at the center of what we do.
Rankings
#1
Polytechnic University for Diversity & Economic Mobility
The Wall Street Journal, 2025; CollegeNET, 2024; Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2024
#2
Top Public University West
U.S. News & World Report
#21
Best Colleges in America
The Wall Street Journal
Academic Programs
Liberal Studies
The Liberal Studies Department offers two pathways: Liberal Studies and IGE. It fosters social justice by providing diverse educational pathways that emphasize critical thinking, interdisciplinary knowledge and ethical practice, preparing students to address societal challenges through careers in education, sustainability and global humanities.
Early Childhood Studies
Providing students the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive difference in the lives of children.
Teaching Credential
Our fully accredited programs, recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, will prepare you to tackle the challenges of diverse classrooms and become a leader in your school and community, while meeting state teacher preparation standards and student-centered teaching expectations.
Education
Empowering educators to become advocates for justice and equity, providing quality instruction, embracing challenges, inspiring innovation, and collaborating to improve outcomes for schools and communities.
Educational Leadership
Prepares scholar-practitioner leaders who champion social justice, engage in critical inquiry and foster ethical, transformative change to improve teaching and learning, offering programs such as the Administrative Services Credential and Educational Leadership Doctoral Program.
