Professional Multiple and Single Subject Teacher Preparation Program (Fifth Year of Study) and M.S. Degree in Education

Teachers with a preliminary multiple or single subject teaching credential who work in private schools where an induction program is not available are eligible to participate in the MSMC Professional Teacher Preparation Program.  This program may be completed in conjunction with a Master of Science Degree in Education.  As a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved Fifth Year of Study Program, Mount St. Mary's College is able to recommend you for the professional clear credential upon completion of the program. The credential program and the Masters degree require 30 units of graduate coursework including 12 units (four courses) of CCTC required advanced coursework. The remaining 18 units are selected from the coursework offered for the Master of Science in Education enabling candidates to complete the requirements for the Professional Clear Credential and a Master of Science in Education degree concurrently.

Required Advanced Professional Clear Courses (12 units)
EDU 270B Special Populations: Supporting Educational Equity and Access (3)
EDU 213B Healthy Environments for Student Learning (3)
EDU 205 Applied Technologies for Educators (3)
EDU 289 English Learners: Supporting Educational Equity and Access (3)

Required Masters Project Courses (6 units)
EDU 200 Research Methods (3)
EDU 296A Masters Project Proposal Seminar (1)
EDU 296B Maters Project Seminar (2) 

Electives (12 units)
While elective courses may be selected from any of the graduate education course offerings, the following courses are recommended. Teachers may also apply for transfer of up to six units of graduate credit for courses taken at other institutions.

EDU 240 Curriculum Design and Evaluation (3)
EDU 242 Creating Inclusive and Motivating Classroom Environments for All
Students (3)
EDU 245A/B Formative Assessment Induction Portfolio Review (3-3)
EDU 246 Grant Writing for Classroom Resources (3)
EDU 272 Classroom Management for Students with Learning and
Behavior Problems (3)
EDU 275 Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers and Writers (3)
EDU 299 Special Topics in Education (3)

Application Requirements