Pacific Oaks College

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. in Education with Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Our Master of Arts in Education prepares students to take the next step in their professional journey by combining advanced study in Education theory and practice with the academic requirements for the California Multiple Subject English Learner (MSEL) Teaching Credential. The program is designed to build on the foundation that students bring with them to the classroom and to enhance the knowledge and skills they have acquired at the undergraduate level and/or through their prior professional experience.

In keeping with Pacific Oaks College's emphasis on experiential learning, coursework for the joint degree/credential program combines both classroom learning and fieldwork at more than 25 local public schools, enabling students to draw powerful connections between theory and practice. Students are prepared to be advocates for diversity and inclusion in education. They develop a sophisticated understanding of the social, political, and cultural contexts of child and human development, preparing them to be effective advocates for democracy in education at the school, district, and state level.


•May be completed in as little as two and a half years.
•Students pursuing the on-ground course of study may also have the opportunity to enroll in online courses.
•As part of their degree program, students will complete the California Multiple Subject English Learner (MSEL) Teaching Credential.

Accreditation:

Pacific Oaks College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Pacific Oaks College has been accredited by WASC since 1959. In recognition of our unique teaching/learning pedagogy, Pacific Oaks has received Special Commendation for Distinguished Achievement in Undergraduate Education from the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Other Specialized Institutions

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: Under 1,000