Teaching Credential with Master of Arts in Teaching - Santa Rosa
The Teacher Education program prepares reflective practitioners who foster intellectual growth, personal development, and multicultural democratic community in their classrooms and schools. The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program focuses on curriculum, and we engage in critical study of historical and current controversies that shape what is taught in classrooms today.
Teachers learn to design curriculum that embodies their educational values and provides all students access to powerful learning opportunities. Our candidates learn how to provide their students — especially those most vulnerable to injustices — with an equitable, responsive, and empowering classroom experience.
- Offered each year, with a start date in May.
- Delivery: Classes are held both in-person and online, one night a week and most Saturdays for 15 months.
- One class at a time with 3-5 classes per semester.
- Student teaching placements are held at most Sonoma County school districts. Have a say in where you would like to do your student teaching.
- Potential to use your current teaching position as the full-time placement (public and private school teachers).
- Multiple/single subject Candidates can add on an additional Single Subject Credential with an additional 3-unit class and meet the SMR requirement for the credential.
- 40% tuition reduction through our Catholic Educator Reduced Tuition Rate.
Credentials
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The Single Subject Credential prepares you to teach as a single subject teacher in secondary classrooms. You can pursue a credential in:
- Art
- Business
- Dance
- English
- Health
- Math
- Music
- Physical Education
- Science
- Social Science
- World Language
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The Multiple Subject Credential prepares you to teach a variety of subjects at the elementary school level.
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The Bilingual Authorization allows you to teach in a variety of Spanish bilingual settings in both elementary and secondary classrooms. This optional authorization can be added to your Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential.
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Teaching Credential With MA
Our Faculty
Experts in the field and classroom teachers by trade, our professors offer an intimate understanding of day-to-day classroom life as well as effective pedagogical strategies.
After I finished my undergraduate degree I realized that my true passion has always been teaching, and I had always been drawn to helping my classmates and those around me. I chose to come to the University of San Francisco so that I could help inspire the next generation of critical thinkers and leaders both inside and outside the classroom.”
Julia Rose MAT ’24
1501 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4395