Certificates

Instructional Design with Technology

Utilizing technology for global learning opportunities, this 12-unit certificate gives professionals grounding in the pedagogy of online and hybrid teaching and learning, from whatever current teaching or training resources they now use.  Using best practices in instructional design and technology, graduates will gain the confidence and up-to-date knowledge necessary to design, implement and teach effective online courses.  Intended for candidates with teaching background. Can be added to M.A. core content to fulfill a master’s degree in Teaching and Learning or used by university faculty in fulfilling certification requirements to develop and/or teach hybrid and online courses.

Management and Instructional Design for Professionals

This 15-unit certificate prepares the professional to design and manage professional development in the workplace. Candidates will understand adult learning theory, effective instructional design and leadership for organizational success in both face to face and on-line venues. Designed for professionals new to the teaching learning environment and leadership role. Can be added to M.A. core content to fulfill a master’s degree in Teaching and Learning.

Diverse and Cross-Cultural Environments

This 15-unit certificate prepares the candidate to lead academic, social and organizational venues to be knowledgeable and responsive to the social, emotional and academic needs of children, families and community members from a variety of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Graduates of the concentration will understand how issues of cognitive, social and emotional development intersect with community and cultural contexts. Can be added to M.A. core content to fulfill a master’s degree in Teaching and Learning.

Teacher Leadership

The 15-unit Teacher Leadership certificate prepares current teachers with the practical skills to serve as instructional mentor, coach, department chair, clinical practice supervisor, and professional developer. With a mix of student-centered learning and adult learning theory, the holder of the Teacher Leader certificate employs effective instructional leadership and is prepared to serve the entire school community. Can be added to M.A. core content to fulfill a master’s degree in Teaching and Learning.

Reading and Literacy Added Authorization

This added authorization is a 12-unit program for credentialed teachers who want specialized certification to teach reading in the PreK-12 setting. The program follows an explicit philosophy and purpose based on current, confirmed replicable and reliable research in literacy as referenced in the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks (Volume 1) and the California Reading/Language Arts Framework. Can be added to M.A. core content to fulfill a master’s degree in Teaching and Learning.

Upon successful completion of all coursework, candidates may apply to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization. Candidates must have completed three years of successful K-12 teaching at the time of submission to CTC for this added authorization. Can be added to M.A. core content to fulfill a master’s degree in Teaching and Learning.

Clear Teaching Credential

This 12-unit credential is for teachers working in private or charter schools or those teaching in public school without access to an approved BTSA/Induction program.

The 2042 Clear Credential requires four 3-unit advanced courses to be taken AFTER completion of the preliminary credential and can be completed in two semesters. If Induction is verified as unavailable as defined in regulation by an employer, then a Clear Credential program may be completed and candidates may apply to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for the Clear Teaching Credential for the Ryan or 2042 Credential. Can be added to M.A. core content to fulfill a master’s degree in Teaching and Learning.