with a Preliminary Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Students who are pursuing the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) along with their preliminary credential may apply their credential coursework towards the master's degree.
Required Courses | 6 credits
See Teacher Education course descriptions in the School of Education section of the USF General Catalog online.
Curriculum Development Strand
Candidates who complete all credential program requirements at USF may obtain the MAT by successfully completing the following:
- TEC 673. Curriculum: Currents and Controversies (3 credits)
- TEC 674. Curriculum Development and Design (3 credits)
Additional coursework may be required for students for whom credential
coursework is waived or substituted for by courses taken at another university. For additional information, contact the Teacher Education
Program Assistant at (415) 422-6481.
Dual Degree Students
The following two courses continue to be offered for candidates in the Dual Degree Program ONLY who are completing their undergraduate degree, credential, and MAT in 5 years.
- GEDU 603. Methodology of Educational Research (3 credits)
- TEC 619. Master's Thesis - Field Project (3 credits)
Dual Degree students may elect to take the curriculum development strand but must agree to extending the time for MAT degree completion by an additional semester.
Credential Coursework
The preliminary teaching credentials offered in conjunction with the Master of Arts in Teaching are:
Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential with an optional Bilingual Authorization in Spanish | 36-40 credits.
Preliminary Single Subject Credential with an optional Bilingual Authorization in Spanish | 34-38 credits.
