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MA in Teaching, Preliminary Education Specialist with Moderate/Severe Credential

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Preliminary Education Specialist, Moderate/Severe Credential prepares teachers to work with students who have moderate to severe disabilities, multiple disabilities, autism or other health impairments.

Program Overview

This MAT degree with special education credential prepares you to teach and meet the varied needs of students with disabilities. Graduates will master instruction and assessments for students with moderate to severe disabilities. MAT credential courses and fieldwork experiences are aligned with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Teacher Performance Expectations and reflect current research in education and best practices. Candidates will be required to complete at least two sessions of supervised field experiences in public schools.

As an MAT credential student, you will:

  • Use theories of learning and brain research to enhance teaching and student learning
  • Design differentiated instruction based on the needs of students
  • Use a variety of assessment data to inform instruction.
  • Evaluate curriculum design and curricular decisions as they relate to meeting the diverse needs of students.
  • Apply subject matter pedagogical skills in authentic settings and continually reflect on and evaluate the effects of decisions.
  • Create an action research proposal that seeks to solve a personal educational dilemma. 

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Next Session

Spring I (Jan 10, 2022)

Estimated Tuition

$680/Credit

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Ways to Learn

Hybrid

(on-campus/online)

Available Campuses

Fairfield Campus
2450 Martin Road, Fairfield, CA 94534
San Diego Campus
7460 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92108
Antelope Valley Campus
39115 Trade Center Drive, Suite 203, Palmdale, CA 93551
Ontario Campus
3990 Concours Street, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91764
Roseville Campus
400 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 200, Roseville, CA 95661
Walnut Creek Campus
2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 315, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Santa Maria Campus
1300 E. Cypress Street, Building A-1, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Victorville Campus
13911 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Victorville, CA 92392
Yuba City Campus
3301 East Onstott Road, Yuba City, CA 95991
Modesto Campus
5222 Pirrone Court, Salida, CA 95368
Monterey Campus
99 Pacific Street, Suite 375-B, Monterey, CA 93940
Palm Desert Campus
75-105 Merle Dr, Suite 800, Bldg. B, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Visalia Campus
ALL MAIL TO: PO Box 3104 Visalia, CA 93278 CAMPUS LOCATION: 337 N. Plaza Drive Visalia, CA 93291
Riverside Campus
3550 Vine Street, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92507
Menifee Campus
28237 La Piedra Rd, Bldg. 2008, Menifee, CA 92584

Ways to Get Started

dawn perez brandman
Brandman* has taught me a lot about teaching to different levels of students.
Dawn P. | MA, Special Education
*Brandman University is now UMass Global
There are definite financial advantages to getting a master’s degree. You have the ability to max out on the pay scale. Initially, this was a motivator for me, but once I got into my master’s program and saw how I could apply what I was learning in my classroom, it wasn’t about the money so much anymore.
Steve L. | MAE, Teaching

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    Admission Requirements

    Applicants to the teaching credential program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

    • Completed application
    • Statement of Intent
    • Three recommendation forms
    • GPA: Meet 1 of these 3 GPA options for admission
    • Official transcripts showing a conferred Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
    • Proof of a passing score on the CBEST or any CTC approved basic skills tests
    California Residency

    The teaching credential program is only available to California residents

    Letter of Good Standing

    Applicants transferring from another institution's teaching credential program must supply a letter from that institution's Education Department attesting to the applicant's good standing in the program. The letter should be written on institutional letterhead by the Dean, department chair, director of teacher education, or someone in a similar position

    Graduate Level Exams

    Candidates interested in the following credentials: Education Specialist, single subject or multiple subject teaching credentials, must prove subject matter competency by providing evidence that they have registered for, taken or passed the appropriate subject matter examination (CSET) prior to admission to the program

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    MAT Program Curriculum

    • Core Courses

       
      EDUU 510 Introduction to Teaching

      3
      EDUU 511 Collaboration For Inclusive Schooling

      3
      EDUU 512 The Art & Craft of Teaching

      3
         
      Literacy Content

       
      EDMU 520 Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms I

      3
      EDMU 521 Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms II

      3
      or EDSU 532

      Effective Literacy Instruction for Single Subject Candidates
      Core Course Subtotal

      15
      Emphasis Course

       
      Select one or both of the following:

      3-6
      EDUU 519
      & EDUU 560
      		 Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
      and Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

       
      EDUU 649 Data-Based Decision Making in Special Education

      3
      EDUU 602 Positive Behavior Supports

      3
      EDUU 603 Instructional Supports for Communication, Language and Literacy

      3
      EDUU 655 Individualized Education Plan Development and Special Education Law

      3
      Emphasis Course Subtotal

      15-18
      English Learner Requirement

       
      See requirements

      0-12
       EDMU 523  History, Social Science and Visual/ 3 Performing Arts in K-8 Classrooms  
       EDMU 524  Teaching and Learning Mathematics in 3 K-8 Classrooms  
       EDMU 525  Teaching and Learning Science in K-8 3 Classrooms  
       or    
       EDSU 530  Theories, Methods, and Materials for 3 Teaching English Learners  3
       EDSU 531  Theories, Methods, and Materials for 3 Teaching English Learners  3
       EDSU 533  Content Specific Strategies for Single 3 Subjects (Series)  3
       EDSU 534  Preparing 21st Century Learners: A 3 Collaborative and Integrated Approach  3

      English Learner Requirement Subtotal

      *English Learner Requirement can also be met by 1) Passing the CTEL examination (available only by petition, speak with your advisor about this option) 2) Holding
      a current CLAD/BCLAD 3) Holding a current 1059 (with CLAD) or 2042 Multiple or Single Subject(s) Credential or 4) Successfully completing the CTEL certificate courses and a portfolio (available only by petition, speak with your advisor about this option).

      0-12
      Clinical Practice

       
      See below

      10
      Clinical Practice Subtotal

      10
      Advanced Core Courses

       
      EDUU 600 Research and Evaluation Methods *

      3
      EDUU 606 Seminar in Learning Theory

      3
      EDUU 609 Seminar in Curriculum Studies

      3
      EDUU 610 The Teacher As Scholarly Practitioner **

      3
      EDUU 611 Action Research Development

      3
      Advanced Core Courses Subtotal

      15
      Total Credits

      53-70
      *

      EDUU 600 Research and Evaluation Methods must be taken prior to EDUU 610 The Teacher As Scholarly Practitioner
      **

      EDUU 610 The Teacher As Scholarly Practitioner must be taken before EDUU 611 Action Research Development
    • EDTU 573  Directed Teaching I: Moderate/Severe

      3
      EDUU 544  Student Teaching Seminar I

      2
      EDTU 593  Directed Teaching II: Moderate/Severe

      3
      EDUU 545  Student Teaching Seminar II

      2
      Total Credits

      10

    Meet Our Faculty

    AnneSpillane

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    Anne Spillane, Ph.D.

    Associate Dean of Special Education (Credential, Master’s), School Psychology, School Counseling and Master of Arts in Education/Associate Professor

    Specialty

    Special Education

    Education
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    Nicole Nicholson, Ed.D.

    Assistant Professor

    Specialty

    School Psychology

    Special Education
    Suzanne Yockelson Ph.D.

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    Suzanne Yockelson Ph.D.

    Associate Professor

    Specialty

    Special Education - Early Childhood Education

    Psychiatric Mental Health
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