Overview
The 2042 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Master of Arts in Education: Teaching, Non-Intern program prepares teachers for positions at the elementary and middle school levels (K–8). The Non-Intern option is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full time in a K–12 school.
Are you a full-time teacher who holds subject-matter competence (CSET)? APU also offers a 2042 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Master of Arts in Education: Teaching, Intern for teacher candidates who are employed teaching full time in a public K–12, or WASC-approved K–12 private school in a setting and assignment approved as appropriate for that credential by the credential advisor.
Program Highlights
Tailored for those who are not currently teaching full time in a K–12 school, the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Master of Arts in Education: Teaching, Non-Intern program offers an efficient path toward professional development. Whether you are looking to fortify your teaching qualifications or are making a career change from another field, this teacher certification program geared for the working adult learner produces some of the country's finest educators.
- Flexible program schedules allow students to take classes just one night a week while earning their credential and/or degree.
- Expert faculty offer quality instruction grounded in a Christian worldview, creating a relevant program that enables students to make a difference in their classrooms.
- Small class sizes create a rich learning community as students progress through the program with a cohort of peers.
Learn more about the program and our faculty.
School of Education Accreditation
Azusa Pacific University receives accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, the School of Education receives accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), making APU one of only three private schools in California with this distinction. Further, our credential programs are accredited by California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Our Master of Arts in Education: Educational Psychology Program is also accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). These notable accreditations set APU graduates apart from other candidates and ensure your degree will be recognized throughout the United States and internationally.
University Reputation
Azusa Pacific University held its place in the most prestigious category of U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2013 rankings, placing in Tier One at No. 179 in the National Universities category. In addition, The Princeton Review named APU as 1 of 121 institutions in the 2012 Best Colleges in the West for the seventh consecutive year.
