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.
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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.
Jan 12, 2026
Multiple Subject Credential, Added Authorization
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.
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
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.
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!
Jan 12, 2026
Multiple Subject, Teaching Credential
CA Only
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!
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!
Credentials & Authorizations
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!
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
School Counseling, PPS Credential
Incl. CWA Autho
CA Only
This CTC accredited 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, 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 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!
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 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!
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.
School Social Work, PPS Credential
For UMassG MSW Students
CA Only
Make a difference in young lives as a school social worker in California's K-12 public schools. Designed for students enrolled in UMass Global’s Master of Social Work program.
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.
Credentials & Authorizations
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.
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.
