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
Leadership
Administrative Services Credential - Preliminary
This credential program is designed for individuals seeking a career in school administration and educational leadership.
Jan 12, 2026
Incl. CLAD Cert
4 Courses
Teaching & Education
California Teachers of 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.
Oct 20, 2025
Incl. CWA Autho
CA Only
Psychology & Counseling
PPS Credential in School Counseling
Work with California students in grades K-12 in public school settings, community college/university counselor or private/corporate career counselor. This CTC accredited 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 12, 2026
For UMassG MSW Students
CA Only
Social Work
School Social Work, PPS Credential
UMass Global MSW students can add this CTC-accredited Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work (PPSC-SSW) to become K-12 school social workers in CA.
Ways to Get Started
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