Master of Arts in Teaching

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. Once all of the credential coursework is completed, the MAT is obtained by successfully completing a research methods course and a master's field project. 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.

Required Courses | 6 units
All MAT students must take the following two courses:

GEDU 603. Methodology of Educational Research (3 units)
An introduction to the process and methods of educational research and to developing a preliminary plan or proposal for research in the field.

TEC 619. Master's Thesis - Field Project (3 units)
A field-based thesis or project on an approved topic related to education which is submitted as a formal report in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master's degree.

Credential Course Work
The preliminary teaching credentials offered in conjunction with the Master of Arts in Teaching are:

Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential with or without an optional Bilingual Crosscultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) emphasis in Spanish | 36 - 40 units

Preliminary Single Subject Credential with or without an optional Bilingual Crosscultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) emphasis in Spanish | 34 - 38 units