Welcome to the UC Davis Teacher Education Program, where you will
enjoy a teacher education experience unlike anywhere else! Some
of the highlights of the program are:
Experiencing student teaching in the same classroom for the
entire school year and forming close relationships with your
students.
Receiving your credential after one academic year and being
qualified to teach (and get paid!) while completing your master’s
degree in two quarters.
Working closely with faculty who are all experienced
classroom teachers.
Being able to transfer what you learn in class directly to
your student teaching experience
Applications for the 2012-2013 year are now available.
Our Integrated Teaching Credential with Master’s Degree Program
offers an opportunity for qualified students to complete the
requirements for both a Masters of Arts in Education degree and a
Multiple Subject OR Single Subject Credential (with optional
BCLAD emphasis) in a 15-month, 5 quarter program.
The Credential Program prepares students for the teaching
profession by immersing them in the total environment of a public
school classroom while enrolled in required coursework. The
coursework incorporates a theoretical-practical approach to the
teaching-learning process, encouraging close interactions among
teacher candidates and teacher education faculty. Students
complete requirements for the M.A. degree during two part-time
quarters following the credential year.
This course work introduces the integration of research into
teaching practice, making teachers more informed and pro-active
practitioners.
A great way to learn more about the UC Davis Teacher
Credential/M.A. program is by attending a Credential Information
Session. Sessions are typically conducted twice per month, from
October to May.
Upcoming Info Sessions for Teaching Credential
All sessions are held in the School of Education Building, Room
174
February 22 – Noon
March 5 – 4:00 p.m.
March 27 – 5:00 p.m.
During the session we will discuss the following topics:
Credential & Masters Program Format
When the year starts; how soon you will earn your credential; how
you move on to the Masters portion of the program
Provide Information Regarding our Prerequisites
How to meet the requirements; how to have a class reviewed to see
if it is equivalent; how to have your G.P.A. evaluated, what to
do if prerequisites can’t be met by application deadline
Information Regarding Required Testing
California Basic Skills Requirement (commonly known as CBEST);
Subject Matter Verification (commonly known as CSET); how timing
of the tests impacts when you should apply
The Admission Process
When is the best time to apply; how to apply; what happens after
you apply
We encourage questions throughout the presentation and provide a
small group format for a Q & A session with faculty/staff at
the end of each session.
Attend a session!
To reserve your space or request more information about the a
session, please email eduadvising@ucdavis.edu.
Although an RSVP is not required, the info session date, time, or
location can change. For this reason, please check back on the
website the morning of an information session to confirm. If you
have submitted an RSVP we will notify you of any changes.
All sessions are held in Room 174 in the School of Education
Building located on the corner of First and A Streets, by Olson
and Voorhies. Please view our map for
specific directions to the School of Education.
Due to economic hardships and budget cuts, many schools are being
forced to layoff members of their teaching staff and are unable
to hire new teachers. This is tough news for people interested in
entering the teaching profession. If you are considering earning
your teaching credential but are not sure whether this is a good
idea at this time, take a look at these facts presented by the
Sacramento Bee, West Ed, and the Commission on Teacher
Credentialing about the near future of the teaching profession:
According to the Sacramento Bee, West Ed, and Commission on
Teacher Credentialing now is a great time to consider getting
your teaching credential due to these facts:
There is a very high number of teachers who are currently at
or approaching retirement age (West Ed)
Enrollment in many teacher education programs is declining
due to the job market, this will result in fewer qualified
teachers being available for hire when needed (Sacramento Bee)
In the next five years, due to retiring teachers and
increased enrollment in some areas, the need for ‘highly
qualified’ teachers will be great (West Ed)
Enrollment in teacher preparation programs has declined in
five years by over 22,500, from 64,753 credential candidates in
2004-05 to 42,245 in 2008-09 (CTC)
It is predicted that the Sacramento area will have the
greatest need for teachers in California in the next five years,
second only to the Riverside area (West Ed)
The Sacramento region is expected to need over 10,000
teachers in the next six years (The Sacramento Bee)
Although many schools are not able to hire new teachers at
this moment, they may be collecting resumes so that in the near
future when they are able to hire new teachers they will already
have some contacts (Sacramento Bee)
There is a need right now in our schools for qualified math
and science teachers (Sacramento Bee)
Hands-on year long teaching experience as a student teacher
in a public school, with an emphasis on regional diversity
An opportunity to earn your credential in one academic year
The ability to teach full-time while earning your masters
degree in two part-time quarters
Coursework using a theoretical-practical approach to the
teaching-learning process
An opportunity to obtain both a Master of Arts in Education
degree AND a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential
(optional Bilingual Cross Cultural Language and Academic
Development – BCLAD – emphasis)
You can earn an elementary multiple subject credential or a
secondary (7-12) single subject credential in the following
subjects: English, mathematics, social science, science (biology,
chemistry, geo-science, physics), and agricultural education
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
As you review the program prerequisites you may wonder if a
course you have already completed will meet the prerequisite for
fundamental math (required for multiple subject applicants only),
educational psychology, and/or U.S. Constitution.
