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Teacher Education

Preliminary California Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential Program
with M.A. Degree

The teaching credential/internship programs prepare students for professional service as teachers, particularly in the state of California.

General Inquiries
& Internship Program
Tel: (415) 422-6481
Fax: (415) 422-5526
Email:
teachered@usfca.edu

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student_blueStudents who successfully complete these programs are recommended by USF to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for the Preliminary Multiple Subject or Single Subject with optional Bilingual Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development (BLCAD) Emphasis Teaching Credential. Single Subject Credentials are offered in English, math, science, and social science.

Teacher Education Scholarships - Fall 2012

Partial tuition, need-based scholarships are being offered on a competitive basis to a limited number of newly admitted graduate students to the Teacher Education Department for Fall 2012. Get full descriptions and requirements on the SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION FORM.

Your Teacher Education Experience

Consistent with the University's mission and Jesuit heritage, the Teacher Education programs reflect a special focus on philosophical inquiry, social justice and concern for individual differences in the development of children. Browse the specifics on credentials and master's programs.

Choose Your Master's Program

All credential students also enroll in one of the following master's programs:

  • Curriculum is designed to integrate academic coursework with field experience.
  • Programs prepare graduates to assume leadership roles in both public and private schools.
  • Students work closely with the teacher education faculty, who are committed to social justice and community.
  • Our classes are small compared with other teacher education programs.
  • Completion of the teaching credential and Master of Arts in Teaching is typically 3 to 4 semesters. Students enrolled in our other master's programs will need more time to complete all requirements.


More Reasons to Choose Teacher Education at USF

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  • San Francisco Teacher Residency. Train for a transformative career teaching in the San Francisco Unified School District while earning your M.A. degree and credential.
  • Internship program.
  • An undergraduate dual-degree program in conjunction with the USF College of Arts and Sciences.
  • TEAMS/Americorps Fellowship Program (Teacher Education for the Advancement of a Multicultural Society), provides activities and financial assistance for those working in paid positions in low-income, low-performing schools. Information at www.teamsusf.org  and (415) 422-5303.
  • Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE) is available. For information, call (415) 422-2117 or email: hhuynh@usfca.edu.

Teacher Education at Branch Campuses

Students can complete the program in San Francisco or at one of our branch campuses in a cohort-based setting at Sacramento, San Jose, Pleasanton, or Santa Rosa. For more information contact:

Sandi Fenderson, Ed.D., Associate Director, Teacher Education Branch Campus Programs
Telephone: (415) 422-5639
Email: safenderson@usfca.edu


Annual Report Card on California Teacher Preparation Programs

California Title II Report: Teacher Preparation (Credential) Program examination passage rates (passage rate data begins on page 37). http://www.ctc.ca.gov/reports/TitleII_2009-2010_AnnualRpt.pdf