School of Education - MAT & Preliminary Teaching Credentials

The School of Education offers a specially designed Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree that includes one of the four preliminary teaching credentials approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Single Subject Credential which is designed for candidates seeking to teach at the junior high, middle school or high school level serving grades 7-12; Multiple Subject Credential is designed for candidates seeking to teach at the elementary grade levels or in K-12 self-contained, general education classrooms and Education Specialist Credential prepares you to teach in K-12 special education classroom. You can specialize in working with students with mild-moderate or moderate-severe disabilities.

For specific information about the teaching credential programs, please visit the School of Education Web site or request information about the program.

Admissions Requirements for Master of Arts in Teaching Program:

Step 1:

Please complete and submit all general graduate application materials. These materials can be found on the Application Process page, where you will also find the address to which you should send these materials.

Step 2:

Application Checklist and Program Eligibility:

1. Through our online application process you will be able to send two electronic requests to your recommenders, or if necessary please print out hard copies for them to mail in separately. Please provide your references with the School of Education Letter of Recommendation Form and have them send the completed recommendation to the address found on the Application Process page. Recommendations should be completed by individuals who have knowledge of your character and professional performance.


2. Once all your application materials are on file, an advisor will contact you to set up an interview for the appropriate program.


3. CBEST passing score report.


4. Speech clearance (grade of C or better in an undergraduate speech course or advisor waiver).


5. Tuberculosis clearance.


6. CTC Certificate of Clearance or other CTC credential


7. Teacher Education Interview

Please send all materials to the address found on the Application Process page.