Programs
Master's Program(s)
Educational Technology, M.A.
The Master of Arts degree in Educational Technology is designed to prepare teachers, technology coordinators and software developers to implement current technology tools in education and to evaluate future technologies as they emerge. This program targets middle and high school teachers but often includes students from elementary schools, higher education and industry. Program graduates have …
Multicultural and Multilingual Education in Secondary Schools, M.A.
The Master of Arts degree in Multicultural and Multilingual Education in Secondary Schools is developed in response to demographic shifts in California public schools toward multicultural and multilingual student populations. This program is for secondary and other educators who work with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The Master of Arts degree in Multicultural …
Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, M.A.
The Master of Arts degree in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction is designed to prepare secondary-level teachers of any subject to become more effective teachers, in addition to advancement to mentor teaching, supervision of student teachers, positions as curriculum-development specialists, department chairs and/or doctoral study. School districts frequently award salary increases to teachers holding master’s degrees, …
Secondary English Education, M.A.
The Master of Arts degree in Secondary English Education is designed to prepare secondary English Language Arts teachers for advancement to roles as department chairs, literacy coaches or teacher leaders; for leading conference sessions or workshops; and for further study at the doctoral level; in addition to becoming more effective teachers. School districts frequently award …
Secondary Mathematics Education, M.A.
The Master of Arts degree in Secondary Mathematics Education is a fully online program, designed to prepare secondary mathematics teachers for advancement to mentor teaching, supervision of student teachers, positions as mathematics-teaching specialists or mathematics-department chairpersons, or doctoral study, in addition to becoming more effective teachers. School districts frequently award salary increases to teachers who …
Secondary Science Education, M.A.
The Master of Arts degree in Secondary Science Education is designed to prepare secondary science teachers for advancement to mentor teaching, supervision of student teachers, positions as science-teaching specialists or science-department chairpersons, and/or doctoral study, in addition to becoming more effective teachers. School districts frequently award salary increases to teachers who hold master’s degrees, and …
Credential Program(s)
Dual Preliminary Single Subject/Education Specialist Credential
Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs
The Dual Preliminary Single Subject/Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs program allows candidates to earn the following three credentials: Preliminary Single Subject Credential Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate Support Needs Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Extensive Support Needs In the Dual Program, candidates earn three credentials simultaneously in fewer units than …
Single Subject Preliminary Credential
Traditional Program
Candidates who complete a Single Subject Credential program are specialists in the teaching of a subject area such as English, mathematics, physical education or science, and they are able to work with students in diverse classroom settings. For information regarding admission, requirements and subject programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and subject …
Single Subject Preliminary Credential
Accelerated Collaborative Teacher Preparation Program
Candidates who complete a Single Subject Credential program are specialists in the teaching of a subject area such as English, mathematics, physical education or science, and they are able to work with students in diverse classroom settings. For information regarding admission, requirements and subject programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and subject …
Single Subject Preliminary Credential
Single Subject University Intern Program
Candidates who complete a Single Subject Credential program are specialists in the teaching of a subject area such as English, mathematics, physical education or science, and they are able to work with students in diverse classroom settings. For information regarding admission, requirements and subject programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and subject …
Single Subject Preliminary Credential
Integrated Teacher Credential Program
Candidates who complete a Single Subject Credential program are specialists in the teaching of a subject area such as English, mathematics, physical education or science, and they are able to work with students in diverse classroom settings. For information regarding admission, requirements and subject programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and subject …
Teacher Induction Credential
The Teacher Induction Credential is a two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support and professional development beginning in the candidate’s first years of teaching. This program is designed for candidates who already hold a valid Preliminary Teaching Credential. Holders of preliminary multiple-subject, single-subject, and education-specialist credentials are eligible to apply for this program. The Teacher …
Authorization Program(s)
Bilingual Authorization
Bilingual Authorization in Spanish, Korean, or Armenian may be obtained concurrently with the preliminary teaching credential or after students obtain their preliminary teaching credential. Students in any credential program other than the Traditional Program must be approved for the concurrent program by their program coordinator (ACT, Intern, FYI/JYI, ITEP, or Dual).
California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) Authorization
The California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) program is specifically designed for credentialed teachers who are seeking the English Learner Supplemental Authorization to effectively work with English learners in K-12 classrooms in California. The program includes language structure and use, first and second language development and their relationship to academic achievement, assessment of English learners, …
Certificate Program(s)
College and Career Connections in the Secondary Curriculum Certificate
The Professional Specialization Certificate Program in College and Career Connections in the Secondary Curriculum develops teachers’ ability to design and implement secondary-level curriculum and instruction that is authentic, relevant, cross-disciplinary, and future-oriented. Coursework provides a grounding in theory, history, philosophy and policy related to the preparation of secondary students for careers and college. Coursework also …