UMass Global, California's second-largest provider of teaching credentials, offers an array of credentials and authorization programs designed to support your career in education. For over 65 years, we've been training and credentialing California teachers.
Start Making A Difference…Sooner
With credentials and authorizations from UMass Global, you can launch your education career in as little as one year.* Our comprehensive programs are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and meet all state requirements for becoming a teacher in California. The curriculum blends online coursework with in-person, supervised fieldwork, equipping you with the subject matter knowledge, developmental insights, and practical skills to succeed in the classroom. Plus, our statewide network helps connect you to valuable fieldwork and internship opportunities.
*Based on an average full-time class load.
Graduate Admission
Graduate Admission
Applying for a credential, master's, or doctoral degree program? Research the requirements for your program, fill out the online application and request your official transcripts.
Graduate Financial Aid
Graduate Financial Aid
Learn about financial aid available for graduate and professional degree students in the form of institutional and outside scholarships, as well as non-need based loans.
Programs Offered
CA Only
Teaching & Education
Added Authorization - Multiple Subject Credential
This authorization program, comprised of just four courses, is designed for teachers who already hold a Single Subject Credential in California and want to teach in both multiple subject and single subject environments.
Jun 23, 2025
Added Authorization - Multiple Subject Credential
CA Only
This authorization program, comprised of just four courses, is designed for teachers who already hold a Single Subject Credential in California and want to teach in both multiple subject and single subject environments.
Credentials & Authorizations
Online
CA Only
Teaching & Education
Added Authorization - Single Subject Credential
For California teachers who have a single subject teaching credential but want to expand their subject expertise and career options, this added authorization involves just a single class and is accredited by the CTC.
Aug 25, 2025
Added Authorization - Single Subject Credential
CA Only
For California teachers who have a single subject teaching credential but want to expand their subject expertise and career options, this added authorization involves just a single class and is accredited by the CTC.
Credentials & Authorizations
Online
CA Only
Teaching & Education
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Added Authorization
This state-approved, autism specialist certificate is a four-course, 12-unit program providing either a CTC-designated authorization to serve learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders or a Certificate of Completion.
Jun 23, 2025
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Added Authorization
CA Only
This state-approved, autism specialist certificate is a four-course, 12-unit program providing either a CTC-designated authorization to serve learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders or a Certificate of Completion.
Credentials & Authorizations
Online
Online
3 credits per course
$600 per course
Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)
Incl. CLAD Cert
4 Courses
Teaching & Education
English Learners, Authorization
Expand your ability to impact students with limited English proficiency in this CTC-approved program. Upon completion, you will be authorized to provide instruction to English learners (EL) in a California classroom.
Jun 23, 2025
English Learners, Authorization
Incl. CLAD Cert
4 Courses
Expand your ability to impact students with limited English proficiency in this CTC-approved program. Upon completion, you will be authorized to provide instruction to English learners (EL) in a California classroom.
Credentials & Authorizations
Online
Online
3 credits per course
$600 per course
Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)
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Testimonials
The MAELA program was beyond invaluable. So much of what I was asked to do was relatable to my job. The people affiliated with the program know what works in education.
Meg V.
Educational Leadership & Administration, MA
My academic advisor was a great support system. He was my advisor throughout my program and he took the time to learn about me personally so we could make the best schedule to accommodate my life.
Steve L.
Education, Teaching and Learning, MAE