The University of San Diego Character Development Center accepts applications from public and private schools and districts throughout the state of California for the State Schools of Character (SSOC) program. Applicants selected as CA SSOC will hold their designation for 3 years and their applications will be forwarded to the national level for consideration as National Schools of Character (NSOC).

Learn more about the application process.



State Coordinator(s)

Dr. Ed DeRoche
Director, Character Development Center
School of Leadership & Education Sciences
Hill Hall, Rm 246
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
deroche@sandiego.edu
619-260-2250

CJ Moloney
Program Coordinator
University of San Diego
Character Development Center
http://charactermatters.sandiego.edu
619-260-2250