Program Overview - Teaching with Credential, MAT

Your Teacher Education Experience

Four locations of study: San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, and the South Bay.
Personalized experience in an inclusive, diverse community.
Dedicated, expert faculty with backgrounds in classroom teaching and a variety of specializations.
Integration of academic coursework and field experience in local schools.
Vision that emphasizes humanizing relationships, democratic participation, and critical inquiry.
Combination of 3 strands of teacher preparation: Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice, Learning and Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction.

Flexible Evening & Weekend Schedules

Classes are offered Monday-Thursday evenings from 4:45-7:15pm to accommodate school schedules. Some master's programs may hold some classes on Saturdays. Full-time students who plan to finish their credential in three semesters attend class on Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs during their first two semesters. Part-time schedules are also available.

Candidates do two semesters of student teaching in a student teaching placement provided by our program – an initial part-time placement that requires two days a week at the assigned school site; a second full-time placement that requires five days a week at the site. During that time they are mentored by the host cooperating teacher and observed by a university supervisor who offers feedback and coaching. Concurrent student teaching seminars provide support for completing the California Teaching Performance Assessments as well as reflecting on teaching experiences.

Candidates begin their master's degree courses towards the end of their credential coursework. Each master's degree program has unique coursework, schedule, and number of units relevant to their focus.

Earning Your Credential

You’ll have the option to choose between a Single Subject (Grades 9-12) or Multiple Subjects (Grades TK-8) Teaching Credential.

Single Subject Teaching Credential

A Single Subject Teaching Credential is available for those who are interested in teaching a single area of expertise (Math, Science, English, or History/Social Sciences) to students in grades 9-12 classrooms.

Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential

A Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential is available for those who are interested in teaching all subjects to students in grades TK-8 classrooms.

Application Requirements

Earning Your Master's Degree

You’ll earn both a master’s degree and teaching credential through our program. Standalone credentials are not available. You can choose from: MA in Teaching, MA in Urban Education and Social Justice, MA in Teaching Reading, and MA in Catholic Education. All programs share the same credential coursework, with master’s degree options differing in number of required units and courses.