Program Overview

Master of Arts in Teaching

Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for students seeking to complete educational research and earn a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential for public or private schools. The program is taught by seasoned faculty with both academic and field experience and covers 41 units of teaching preparation courses.

Program Details

• Duration: 24 months
• Location: Rocklin, San Jose, and Remote
• Format: Cohort model, with remote courses allowing for virtual participation
• Units: 41
• Credential: Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential

About the Program

The MAT program is designed to transform students into scholar-practitioners, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for a successful teaching career. The program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• GPA 3.0 minimum
• CSET (completed or proof of registration)
• Basic Skills Requirement (BSR)
• Certificate of Clearance
• Personal Statement Essay
• TB test clearance
• U.S. Constitution requirement
• 90 hours field experience log
• 1 letter of recommendation (from an educational or employment setting, unless the student successfully completed their undergraduate degree at Jessup)

Credentials Offered

• Multiple Subject Credential
• Single Subject Credentials:
  • Agriculture
  • Art
  • Business
  • English Language Arts
  • English Language Development
  • Health Science
  • Home Economics
  • Industrial & Technology Education
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Science/History
  • World Languages

Core Courses

• EDU501 | Educational Foundations
• EDU505 | Literacy Instruction across the Curriculum
• EDU506 | Psychological Foundations
• EDU507 | Social Cultural Foundations of Education
• EDU508 | Curriculum and Instruction I: Designing/Assessing Instruction
• EDU509 | Curriculum and Instruction II: Create/Maintain Effective Learning Environments
• EDU572 | Research Methods
• EDU575 | Student Teaching Seminar I
• EDU576 | Student Teaching Seminar II
• EDU671 | Research Project

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Is the Master of Arts in Teaching program approved by the State of CA? A: Yes, the program meets the requirements of the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Q: What credential can I earn through Jessup? A: We offer the Multiple Subject credential and Single Subjects.
• Q: How can I find out the State requirements for credentialing? A: Check the website of the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• Q: How long will it take me to earn the credential? A: 16 months.
• Q: How long will it take to complete the entire Master of Arts in Teaching? A: About 24 months.
• Q: Can I just do the credential program and not the master’s degree? A: Yes, our program is designed to enable you to complete the requirements for the credential first, then the master’s thesis portion.
• Q: May I transfer in units from another program? A: We allow up to nine (9) units to transfer in from an approved credential program.
• Q: How many units are in the program? A: The Master of Arts in Teaching is 41 units.
• Q: What is the cost of tuition? A: The cost per unit is $660.
• Q: Is there financial aid available? A: Yes, government loans are available to qualified individuals who complete the FAFSA and are enrolled in a minimum of four units per semester.

Faculty

• Nathan Herzog, Ph.D. - Dean, School of Education
• Pam Castleman, Ed.D. - Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor - School of Education
• Hervey Taylor, Ed.D. - Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Associate Professor - School of Education
• David Bills, M.A.Ed. - Director of Teacher Credentialing, Field Experience Coordinator - School of Education

Assessment

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