Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Track A and Master of Arts in Education: Teaching - Department of Teacher Education

Units	45
Average completion time	12-18 months
Program format	Traditional
Cost per unit	$530
Base cost	$23,850
Accreditation	CCTC, NCATE, WASC
Locations	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

Coursework

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Course Requirements
English Language Learner Pre-service Requirement for Interns in Fall
Credential Analysts
Frequently Asked Questions

Course Requirements

Note: In both Tracks A and B, candidates will complete the credential first, prior to deciding on a completion date for the master's degree.

The cohort model begins with Module 1, with entry in either the Fall I or Spring I term. Candidates may enter at other times with official advisement only. A maximum of eight units may be taken per term.

Module 1
TEP 506	Educational Foundations and Classroom Management (K-8)	3
TEP 516	Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing (K-8)	3
TEP 566A	Field Experience I (K-8)	1

Pass RICA Exam

Module 2
TEP 526	Methods of Teaching Mathematics (K-8)	3
TEP 556	Methods of Teaching English Language Learners (K-8)	3
TEP 566B	Field Experience II (K-8)	1

Clearance to Advance to Module 3 (Clinical Practice in Candidate’s Classroom)

Module 3
TEP 536	Methods of Teaching Science (K-8)	3
TEP 586	Student Teaching Seminar (K-8)	3
TEP 576A	Clinical Practice I (Student Teaching, K-8)	2

Module 4
TEP 546	Methods of Integrating the Humanities (K-8)	3
TEP 576B	Clinical Practice II (Student Teaching, K-8)	2

Additional Credential Courses
EDUC 504	Teaching and Cultural Diversity	3
EDUC 572	Advanced Educational Psychology	3
Credential Total		33 units

Required Courses for Master of Arts in Education: Teaching

Core Courses		3-6 units
EDUC 572	Advanced Educational Psychology	3
EDUC 573	Philosophy/Ethics and History of Education	3

Elective - Advanced Course (select one)		3 units
EDUC 505	Advanced Literacy Development	3
EDUC 507	Family, Community, and School Connections	3
EDUC 508	Assessment and Evaluation in Multicultural Classrooms	3
EDUC 509	Special Topics in Education	3
EDUC 554	Instructional Principles and Practices	3
EDUC 574	Current Issues in Education	3

(To be taken after credential is completed.)
Capstone Courses - Required		6 units
EDUC 571	Curriculum Foundations	3
EDUC 589A	Research for Educators: Beginning Process	2
EDUC 589B	Research for Educators: Finish Reporting	1

Total Units
Credential Only	33 units
Both Credential and Master’s	45 units

Note: Completion of all credential requirements, including all examinations, coursework, and other requirements, must be met before a candidate may participate in the graduation ceremony for the Master of Arts in Education: Teaching and have their degree posted.

English Language Learner Pre-service Requirement for Interns in Fall

Any Multiple-Subject teaching candidate desiring to begin an internship in the fall semester must complete Pre-Service training during the Summer II session. This summer session consists of two three-unit classes over six weeks and one English Language Learner Workshop/Pedagogy during the seventh week.

Credential Analysts

Credential analysts are liaisons between graduate education candidates, school districts, and California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). They process requests for fingerprint clearance (Certificates of Clearance), and applications required to file credentials with the CTC. They review all potential candidate files as part of the admissions process. For more information, please contact (626) 815-5346.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units do I take each semester?
Students may take no more than eight units per nine-week term, which includes a maximum of two methods or education classes and their corequisite field experiences (if appropriate).

How long is a semester?
Each semester has two terms (Fall I and Fall II, Spring I and Spring II). Each term is nine weeks in length. The 18-week student teaching semester covers Fall I and II or Spring I and II.

How many hours does each class session require?
Each class requires that students meet for approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes, once a week.

How many evenings per week do I attend classes?
Students meet one night a week for nine weeks, plus a Saturday final exam session.

Does APU require theses, dissertations, or capstone projects?
Students are required to complete a thesis/capstone project for this program.

How soon can I finish this program?
This program can be completed in a year. Depending upon the desired course load, working individuals usually finish this program in 12-18 months.

Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. To view 2010-11 program information, please refer to the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.