Welcome to the Center for Professional Development at SCU!
“Your Connection to Lifelong Learning and Community Impact”
At the School of Education & Counseling Psychology’s Center for Professional Development (CPD), we are proud to serve as a bridge between Santa Clara University and the communities we serve. Rooted in Jesuit values of social justice, holistic care, and community engagement, CPD is dedicated to empowering educators, school leaders, and licensed mental health professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to foster equity and transform lives. We focus on:Explore our dynamic programs and resources, designed to meet the unique needs of our community. If you’re seeking tailored professional development opportunities for your organization, we’re here to partner with you to deliver impactful solutions. Come experience Santa Clara University through CPD. Together, we can make a difference!
- Equipping educators and school administrators to inspire and engage their students in diverse, inclusive classrooms.
- Supporting mental health professionals with innovative strategies and resources to help their clients lead meaningful, purpose-driven lives.
Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives.
CPD offers APA-accredited mental health workshops that empower clinicians through community, equity, and Jesuit values, integrating culturally responsive practices, trauma-informed care, and strategies for fostering connection, resilience, and professional growth.
Educa con pasión, transforma tu vocación con CPD
Grounded in Jesuit values, our 6- and 9-month online program prepares elementary and secondary educators for bilingual classrooms, emphasizing equity, inclusion, anti-racist pedagogy, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed instruction, all taught in Spanish to foster a “high-touch” cohort experience aligned with the EL Roadmap.
Impacta la vida de tus estudiantes obteniendo tu Autorización Bilingüe con CPD
Lead with competence,conscience and compassion. Drive Social Justice in Schools.
The CASC pathway prepares school leaders in K-12 schools through personalized coaching and professional learning, guided by CPSEL standards and Jesuit values, and can be completed in 6 quarters.
Fulfill your credentialing requirement with ease—register for Health Education for Teachers today!
Health Education for Teachers (EDUC X601) is a three-week, online course offered by Santa Clara University's Center for Professional Development. Meeting the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirement, this course is designed for pre-service teachers seeking a credential and is offered three times a year: April, July, and October.
Discover the Reading Advantage for Your Child
Santa Clara University is deeply committed to serving our community at large, fostering growth and learning opportunities for all. In collaboration with the Institute of Reading Development, SCU proudly offers transformative summer reading programs specifically designed for children. These programs inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning, making a meaningful impact on young learners throughout the summer months.