| Code | Course Name | Credits |
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| Introductory Block |
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| EDUU 510* | Introduction to Teaching |
3 |
| EDUU 511* | Collaboration For Inclusive Schooling |
3 |
| EDUU 512* | The Art & Craft of Teaching |
3 |
| Content Area Block |
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| EDMU 520* | Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms I |
3 |
| *Candidates may be eligible for internships after completing the above 4 courses |
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| EDMU 521 | Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms II |
3 |
| EDMU 523 | History, Social Science and Visual/Performing Arts in K-8 Classrooms |
3 |
| EDMU 524 | Teaching and Learning Mathematics in K-8 Classrooms |
3 |
| EDMU 525 | Teaching and Learning Science in K-8 Classrooms |
3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
MA in Teaching, Elementary Education with 2042 Multiple Subject Credential
Combine your 2042 Multiple Subject Credential with your Master of Arts in Teaching and you’re ready to become a bright light in elementary education. Plus, our Internship Pathway Campaign allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
Become an Outstanding Elementary School Teacher
By combining this California teaching credential with a Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education, we’ve streamlined the process to enter a K-8 classroom and make a difference in young learners. Our CTC-accredited Multiple Subject Teaching Credential prepares you to become accomplished in the wide-ranging topics that make elementary school teachers unique. You’ll start with coursework to lay your teaching foundation, building into strategies for specific subjects from there, while developing skills in collaboration and creating inclusive learning environments for all students. After your first four classes, you’ll be intern eligible, enabling you to start teaching, earning a salary while completing your credential coursework. With only three additional courses, you’ll also have earned your Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education.
- MAT Opens More Doors - Beyond teaching, an MAT opens doors to other roles such as instructional coach, curriculum specialist, assessment director, grade level lead, administration, teaching at a community college, and more.
- Curriculum Design, Classroom Management - You’ll use California content standards to learn to design engaging elementary education lessons, to understand and differentiate instruction for varying needs, and to assess student progress.
- All the Subjects for Young Learners - This Multiple Subject Teaching Credential covers these subject areas: English/language arts, natural sciences, mathematics, visual and performing arts, history and social science, human development, physical education, and health.
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MA in Teaching, Multiple Subject Credential
MA in Teaching, Multiple Subject Credential
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the teaching credential program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:
- Completed application
- 2.75 grade point average (GPA)
- Official transcripts showing a conferred Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
California Only
Successful completion of this program leads to state licensure, which is limited to the state of California and approval by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Letter of Good Standing
Applicants transferring from another institution's teaching credential program must supply a letter from that institution's Education Department attesting to the applicant's good standing in the program. The letter should be written on institutional letterhead by the Dean, department chair, director of teacher education, or someone in a similar position
Subject Matter Verification
Subject matter competency must be fulfilled to qualify for enrollment in student teaching or internship. Candidates must sign an intent to satisfy the subject matter competency requirement through one of the following: CSET exam; subject matter preparation program; approved coursework aligned with subject matter domains; or approved academic degree.
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MAT in Elementary Education with Multiple Subject Credential Curriculum
In the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education program at UMass Global, students can earn a 2042 Multiple Subject Credential with an English Learner Authorization in just 12 months with 42 credits. The curriculum offers specialized courses and an embedded support course to navigate state credential requirements.
Two pathways are available: internship and student teaching. Initially enrolled in the internship pathway, students can switch to student teaching if needed. While an internship isn't guaranteed, candidates have the opportunity to secure paid positions. This comprehensive program equips future educators with the skills and experience necessary for success in the classroom.
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Code Course Name Credits EDUU 681 Cultural Diversity, Equity, & Global Perspectives in Education 3
EDUU 682 Paradigms, Practices, & Policies in Education 3
EDUU 683 Capstone: Exploring Problems of Practice in Education 3
Master's in Teaching Core Subtotal 9
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Code Course Name Credits Student Teaching EDMU 563 Initial Student Teaching - Multiple Subject 4.5
EDMU 564 Final Student Teaching - Multiple Subject 4.5
Internship EDMU 561 Initial Intern Clinical Practice - Multiple Subject 4.5
EDMU 562 Final Intern Clinical Practice - Multiple Subject 4.5
Clinical Practice Subtotal 9
Total Credits 42
*Additional Internship Requirements EDUU 588 Intern Continued Supervision 0
*Interns that have completed Initial and Final Clinical Practice but have not satisfied all requirements for the credential must be continuously enrolled in EDUU 588, Intern Continued Supervision, and maintain a 3.0 GPA until requirements are completed. EDUU 588 is a 0-credit course which requires a $250 fee for each session a candidate is enrolled in.
Interns enrolled in EDUU 588 who complete their program requirements are encouraged to apply for the preliminary teacher credential as soon as they fulfill all requirements. Candidates do not need to wait until the end of EDUU 588 to start the application process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Browse through these frequently asked questions to find a UMass Global program that helps you achieve your goal of becoming an elementary school teacher.
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At UMass Global, our coursework is delivered 100% online, although in this case there will be in-person requirements in the classroom, such as teacher interviews, observations, and tutoring students. This also doesn’t include your internship/student teaching, which must be done in the classroom. Still, the 24 credits/8 courses prior to your internship/student teaching are for the most part online, enabling you to keep working while earning your credential and MAT.
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Yes. Elementary and secondary public school teachers must be certified by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to qualify to be employed in a California public school. UMass Global teacher credential programs are all accredited by the CTC.
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To earn the credential portion, you will need to complete 33 credit hours — 24 introductory block and content area block course hours, along with nine credit hours of internship teaching or student teaching. From there, earning your Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education will require an additional nine credit hours (three courses).
This timeframe assumes you take two courses per eight-week session, and it may vary depending upon the session in which you start. The credential can be earned as quickly as 10 months, with the MAT adding two to four extra months.
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"Better" is a relative term, depending on your teaching goals and personal interests. With a Single Subject Credential, you’ll teach that subject to different classes throughout the day in middle or high school. You can delve more deeply into the subject and ignite interest in it in your students.
Elementary school teachers work through a variety of subjects with their class that stays with them through the entire school day. The Multiple Subject Credential validates teaching the various subjects covered in elementary school, preparing you to provide a wide-ranging educational menu every day. Unless you have no interest in teaching younger students, a Multiple Subject Credential could provide a more varied daily classroom experience than a Single Subject Credential.
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Earning a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in California requires fulfilling several important criteria to ensure you’re well-prepared to teach in an elementary school. Here's a summary of the key requirements:
1. Bachelor's Degree: You start with a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. At UMass Global, we offer the perfect degree for future elementary school teachers — a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Teaching.
2. Teacher Preparation Program: Next, is the completion of a Commission-approved 2042 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential program. At UMass Global, students can complete their credential in 10 months.
3. Basic Skills: The California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or an equivalent exam will ensure your proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
4. Subject Matter Competency: Next, students need to demonstrate their proficiency in the multiple areas of subject matter covered in elementary school. This can come from your bachelor’s degree or a subject matter prep program, or by obtaining a passing score on the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET).
5. Understanding the U.S. Constitution: You must prove a certain level of knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, which can be fulfilled through coursework or passing an examination.
6. Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA): This assessment ensures you are equipped to teach reading to your students.
7. Child Development and Learning of English Learners: This includes the principles of child development as well as the methods of delivering comprehensive instruction to English learners. This is covered in the UMass Global Multiple Subject Teaching Credential coursework.
8. Fingerprinting and Background Check: You will need to undergo a criminal background check through fingerprinting, processed by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
9. Health Clearance: A negative tuberculosis test, conducted within 60 days prior to application, is required.
10. Application and Fees: Submission of the necessary application forms and fees to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).