Alternative Certification Master of Arts in Teaching, Multiple 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