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
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Teaching & Education
Teaching Credential - 2042 Multiple Subject
The California 2042 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes you to teach the variety of subjects that fuel learning in an elementary school classroom. Plus, our Internship Pathway Campaign allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
Oct 20, 2025
CA Only
Teaching & Education
Teaching Credential - 2042 Single Subject
The California 2042 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 Campaign allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
Oct 20, 2025
CA Only
Teaching & Education
Teaching Credential - SPED (Extensive Support Needs)
With this California Preliminary Special Education Credential, you’ll be able to make a difference in the learning and development of students who have moderate to severe disabilities. Plus, our Internship Pathway allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
Oct 20, 2025
CA Only
Teaching & Education
Teaching Credential - SPED (Mild to Moderate Support Needs)
With this California Preliminary Special Education Credential, you’ll be able to make a difference for students who can function within a general classroom setting but require various accommodations for success. Plus, our Internship Pathway allows you to become intern eligible after just four classes!
Oct 20, 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