Teaching Multiple Subjects Credential, M.A.

Program Director: Multiple Subjects Credential, Darrell Blanks, M.A.; MAT, Michele McConnell, Ph.D.

Overview

The Multiple Subject Credential program prepares candidates for a preliminary teaching credential and provides foundational courses for a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). Only Fresno Pacific credential program completers are eligible to continue in the capstone courses of the MAT to complete their degree. MAT students must be employed as a credentialed teacher and return to the capstone courses within three years of credential program completion. 

Admissions Requirements for Credential 

• Online application and fee
• Teacher Education Addendum
• Three current reference forms
• Interview with program director
• All other official transcripts from colleges/universities attended
• Verification of current negative TB test (last 12 months)
• Certificate of Clearance

  FPU undergraduate students seeking a teaching credential must apply and be admitted to the program prior to taking any teacher education courses. 

  The program expects applicants from FPU as well as other universities to complete their application and submit all application documents to the program at least four weeks before they expect to begin coursework.

Basic Skills and Subject Matter Competency Requirements

• Verification of Basic Skills by course work or passing CBEST
• Verification of Subject Matter Competency by degree, course work, or passing CSET

Admissions Requirements for MAT Post-Credential Program

• Completion of Graduate Admissions Update Form
• Signed Verification of Employment letter
• Attend an orientation meeting with program director
• No readmission fee required

Accreditation

FPU's credentials are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The CTC website provides extensive guidelines pertaining to becoming a teacher in California (ctc.ca.gov).

Credential Program Student Learning Outcomes

Developed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) are aligned with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).

1.  Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning
2.  Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning
3.  Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning
4.  Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
5.  Assessing Student Learning
6.  Developing as a Professional Educator

MAT Post-Credential Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students within the Teacher Education Program at Fresno Pacific University who complete a preliminary teaching credential and master's degree in teaching understand teaching to be a calling to redemptive service via the following:

1. Candidates inquire into teaching practice and student learning to reflect on problems of practice and implement conclusions to improve teaching and learning.
2. Candidates critically reflect on how their biases, assumptions, and ideologies influence their professional practice and act to mitigate these influences in interactions with students, families, and communities.
3. Candidates use knowledge of education, economic, and social contexts to engage in collaboration and advocacy for all students.
4. Candidates promote student learning by creating positive and inclusive classroom environments and interact effectively with families and others in the school community. 

Program Length/Semester Starts/Pacing Options 

The MAT/Multiple Subjects program offers students opportunities to start the preliminary credential phase of the MAT program in the summer, fall or spring terms. Many students who wish to start their credential in the fall choose to jumpstart their program by taking one or two courses the summer before.  Coursework for the post-credential phase of the MAT begins only in fall.

MAT Post-Credential Pacing:

Fall	Spring	Summer
EDUC 701:  Issues in Teaching:  Investigations of Problems of Practice Session 1: First 8 weeks   EDUC 703:  Curriculum Study:  Theory Analysis and Practice Session 2: Second 8 weeks	EDUC 704:  Qualitative Research Methods:  Action Research Session 1: First 8 weeks   EDUC 705: MAT Research Project (IP) Session 2: Second 8 weeks	EDUC 705: MAT Research Project (IP) Complete project write-up by July 1 for August degree granting

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno, Visalia, Merced