Alternative Certification Master of Arts in Teaching, Multiple Subject and Single Subject

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The Alternative Certification Master of Arts in Teaching is designed for individuals who wish to complete requirements for a California preliminary teaching credential while teaching full-time in an approved K-12 school district. Two programs are available: Multiple Subject and Single Subject. The Multiple Subject and Single Subject emphases are available online.

Multiple Subject

The Alternative Certification MAT Multiple Subject is designed for current full-time teachers interested in teaching at the elementary level. A minimum of 30 units is required.

Required Courses

EDUC 501 Instruction for Teaching English as a New Language Units: 3
EDUC 518 Application of Theories of Learning to Classroom Practice Units: 3
EDUC 519 Human Differences Units: 3
EDUC 551 Teaching Physical Education Units: 1
EDUC 554 Visual and Performing Arts in Elementary Subjects Units: 2
EDUC 556 Integrating English Language Arts and Social Studies Units: 5
EDUC 566 Teaching Mathematics and Science Units: 4
EDUC 597 K-12 Teaching and Learning in Context Units: 2
EDUC 598a Coached Practice Units: 2
EDUC 598b Coached Practice Units: 2
EDUC 598c Coached Practice Units: 3

Single Subject

The Alternative Certification MAT Single Subject is designed for current full-time teachers who are interested in teaching at the secondary level. The emphasis offers specializations in English, science (biological sciences, chemistry, geoscience or physics), mathematics and social science. A minimum of 30 units is required.

Required Courses

Core Courses

EDUC 501 Instruction for Teaching English as a New Language Units: 3
EDUC 518 Application of Theories of Learning to Classroom Practice Units: 3
EDUC 519 Human Differences Units: 3
EDUC 550 Multimedia Literacy Units: 3
EDUC 597 K-12 Teaching and Learning in Context Units: 2
EDUC 598a Coached Practice Units: 2
EDUC 598b Coached Practice Units: 2
EDUC 598c Coached Practice Units: 3

Concentration Courses (Select one of the following):

EDUC 502a Teaching Science in Secondary Classrooms Units: 3, 4
EDUC 502b Teaching Science in Secondary Classrooms Units: 3, 4
EDUC 509a Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Classrooms Units: 3, 4
EDUC 509b Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Classrooms Units: 3, 4
EDUC 513a Teaching English Language Arts in Secondary Classrooms Units: 3, 4
EDUC 513b Teaching English Language Arts in Secondary Classrooms Units: 3, 4
EDUC 541a Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Classrooms Units: 3
EDUC 541b Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Classrooms Units: 3

Alternative Certification Master of Arts in Teaching, Multiple Subject and Single Subject

Multiple Subject

Required Courses

Single Subject

Required Courses

Core Courses

Concentration Courses (Select one of the following):

Single Subject Elective (Select one of the following):