Our Credential/Masters Track offers an opportunity for qualified
students to obtain both a Multiple Subject or Single Subject
Credential (optional BCLAD emphasis) and a Master of Arts in
Education degree in a combined five-quarter program. The
credential is completed in one school year while taking courses
full time, and the masters is completed in the following fall and
winter quarter while taking classes part-time; this allows
students to be full time teachers while completing their master’s
degree. We offer Teaching Credential programs in elementary
education as well as secondary English, mathematics, social
science, science (biology, chemistry, geo-science, physics), and
agricultural education.
Graduates of this classroom inquiry based track have reported
feeling especially well prepared (1) to view classroom teaching
and learning challenges through the lens of inquiry; (2) to
engage in follow-up research on issues related to those they
examined for their MA projects; and (3) to become, in their
schools and districts, new leaders who share their research
findings with colleagues in informal gatherings and in
professional meetings and workshops.
Extensive student teaching in diverse regional public schools
Coursework using a theoretical-practical approach to the
teaching-learning process
An opportunity to complete a credential and masters in five
quarters
Expert faculty who are experienced public school teachers
Cohorts of students moving through the program together
Onsite computer lab and support staff
Small classes
Accessible faculty, staff, and administration
High passage rates for required credential assessments
Effective preparation to teach California’s diverse
school-age population
Immediate application of course content through year-long
student teaching
Development of professionals who collaborate with teachers
and parents to improve education for all students
Focus on educational equity and high achievement for all of
California’s children
Development of teacher-leaders through classroom inquiry and
teacher reflection
Learn more!
Visit one of our Information Sessions to
learn more about UC Davis’ Teacher Education Program!!
For the annual Title II Institutional Report, including results
for UC Davis, see the Annual Institutional Report Cards section
on this Commission on Teacher
Credentialing website.
A Multiple Subject teaching
credential authorizes you to provide instruction in all subjects
in a self-contained class for students in grades twelve and
below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily
for adults. However, most multiple subject teachers in California
teach in grades K-6.
You will earn a Single Subject teaching credential in your
specific subject which authorizes you to provide instruction in
only that subject to students in grades twelve and below,
including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for
adults. However, most single subject teachers in California teach
in grades 7-12.
