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.
Work with California students in grades K-12 in public school settings, community college/university counselor or private/corporate career counselor. This CTC-approved PPSC credential program is designed for students with a master’s degree in a counseling-related field interested in a school counseling credential. Apply Today!
Jan 11, 2027
School Counseling, PPS Credential
Incl. CWA Autho
CA Only
This CTC-approved credential program is designed for students with a master’s degree in a counseling-related field interested in a school counseling credential. Possible career options include working with California students in grades PK-12 in public school settings, as a community college/university counselor, or private/corporate career counselor.
Work with California students in grades K-12 in public school settings, community college/university counselor or private/corporate career counselor. This CTC-approved PPSC credential program is designed for students with a master’s degree in a counseling-related field interested in a school counseling credential. Apply Today!
Credentials & Authorizations
Work with California students in grades K-12 in public school settings, community college/university counselor or private/corporate career counselor. This CTC-approved PPSC credential program is designed for students with a master’s degree in a counseling-related field interested in a school counseling credential. Apply Today!
MSW students and grads can add this CTC-approved Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work (PPSC-SSW) to become a K-12 school social worker in CA.
Oct 26, 2026
School Social Work, PPS Credential
CA Only
Make a difference in young lives as a school social worker in California's K-12 public schools.
MSW students and grads can add this CTC-approved Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work (PPSC-SSW) to become a K-12 school social worker in CA.
Credentials & Authorizations
MSW students and grads can add this CTC-approved Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work (PPSC-SSW) to become a K-12 school social worker in CA.
The California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes you to teach the variety of subjects that fuel learning in an elementary school classroom. Plus, our Internship Pathway allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
Oct 26, 2026
Teaching Credential - 2042 Multiple Subject
CA Only
The California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes you to teach the variety of subjects that fuel learning in an elementary school classroom. Plus, our Internship Pathway allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
The California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes you to teach the variety of subjects that fuel learning in an elementary school classroom. Plus, our Internship Pathway allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
Credentials & Authorizations
The California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes you to teach the variety of subjects that fuel learning in an elementary school classroom. Plus, our Internship Pathway allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
Teach your passion with UMass Global's California Single Subject Teaching Credential. CTC-approved program covering 7 content areas with intern eligibility.
Oct 26, 2026
Teaching Credential - 2042 Single Subject
CA Only
The California Single Subject Teaching Credential authorizes you to teach a specific subject, such as English or biology, in most middle and high schools. Plus, our Internship Pathway allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
Teach your passion with UMass Global's California Single Subject Teaching Credential. CTC-approved program covering 7 content areas with intern eligibility.
Credentials & Authorizations
Teach your passion with UMass Global's California Single Subject Teaching Credential. CTC-approved program covering 7 content areas with intern eligibility.
Teaching Credential - SPED (Extensive Support Needs)
Transform lives through UMass Global's CTC-approved Education Specialist Credential focused on Extensive Support Needs. Serve K-22 students with intern eligibility after 4 courses.
Oct 26, 2026
Teaching Credential - SPED (Extensive Support Needs)
CA Only
With this California Preliminary Special Education Credential, you’ll be able to make a difference in the learning and development of students with higher support needs. Plus, our Internship Pathway allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
Transform lives through UMass Global's CTC-approved Education Specialist Credential focused on Extensive Support Needs. Serve K-22 students with intern eligibility after 4 courses.
Credentials & Authorizations
Transform lives through UMass Global's CTC-approved Education Specialist Credential focused on Extensive Support Needs. Serve K-22 students with intern eligibility after 4 courses.
Teaching Credential - SPED (Mild to Moderate Support Needs)
Support diverse learners with UMass Global's CTC-approved Education Specialist Credential focused on Mild to Moderate Support Needs. K-22 program with intern eligibility.
Oct 26, 2026
Teaching Credential - SPED (Mild to Moderate Support Needs)
CA Only
With this California Preliminary Special Education Credential, you’ll be prepared to make a meaningful difference for students with disabilities who need support for success in inclusive learning environments. Plus, our Internship Pathway allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
Support diverse learners with UMass Global's CTC-approved Education Specialist Credential focused on Mild to Moderate Support Needs. K-22 program with intern eligibility.
Credentials & Authorizations
Support diverse learners with UMass Global's CTC-approved Education Specialist Credential focused on Mild to Moderate Support Needs. K-22 program with intern eligibility.
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
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.
