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.
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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 embedded or 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
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.
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.
Advance your leadership with UMass Global's Clear Administrative Services Credential. 2-year CTC-authorized program with one-on-one coaching and Ed.D. option.
Mar 9, 2026
Administrative Services Credential, Clear
CA Only
If you strive to become an educational leader in California, the Clear Administrative Services Credential is a must. This two-year credential program will prepare you for high-level K-12 administrative roles.
Advance your leadership with UMass Global's Clear Administrative Services Credential. 2-year CTC-authorized program with one-on-one coaching and Ed.D. option.
Credentials & Authorizations
Advance your leadership with UMass Global's Clear Administrative Services Credential. 2-year CTC-authorized program with one-on-one coaching and Ed.D. option.
Lead California schools with UMass Global's CTC-accredited Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Develop vision, coaching, and strategic improvement skills.
May 4, 2026
Administrative Services Credential, Preliminary
CA Only
This credential program is designed for individuals seeking a career in school administration and educational leadership.
Lead California schools with UMass Global's CTC-accredited Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Develop vision, coaching, and strategic improvement skills.
Credentials & Authorizations
Lead California schools with UMass Global's CTC-accredited Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Develop vision, coaching, and strategic improvement skills.
Support students with autism through UMass Global's California Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization. Learn evidence-based strategies for assessment and instruction.
May 4, 2026
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.
Support students with autism through UMass Global's California Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization. Learn evidence-based strategies for assessment and instruction.
Credentials & Authorizations
Support students with autism through UMass Global's California Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization. Learn evidence-based strategies for assessment and instruction.
CA Bilingual Authorization (Mandarin or Spanish), BILA
Become an effective bilingual educator in California schools with this CTC-designated Bilingual Authorization in Spanish or Mandarin.
Mar 9, 2026
CA Bilingual Authorization (Mandarin or Spanish), BILA
CA Only
2 Courses
Expand your teaching expertise and connect with more students through bilingual education. In just two courses, earn your California Bilingual Authorization (BILA) in Spanish or Mandarin and open the door to new opportunities in California’s diverse classrooms.
From the onset, being a student at UMass Global was an amazing experience. The advisors, instructors, support-staff, and other personnel were pivotal in ensuring my experience was rewarding and seamless. UMass Global provided me with the opportunity to continue working at my school-site all the while securing my teaching credential.
Noe Alberto G.
Teaching Credential, Single Subject in Chemistry/Biology
The program did a phenomenal job matching me up with a mentor that met all my requests. The mentor was supportive and encouraging. He provided an environment that was safe to critically process ideas and concepts together.
Trisha A.
Clear Administrative Services Credential
Hawani Negussie is an amazing professor. I have learned so much from her and she truly supports her students in every way possible. Although my program was entirely online, I feel that I got to bond with a few of my peers and truly have enjoyed the experience.
Krystle C.
Teaching Credential, Multiple Subject with CLAD
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.
