Courses
The Master of Arts in Teaching for transfer students is a 30-unit program that can be completed in 12–18 months while teaching full time. Students may transfer in up to 6 units of approved coursework. The program must be completed with a 3.0 GPA.
The program has three distinct elements:
- An elective block (12 units)
- Behavior management coursework (3 units)
- Core coursework (15 units)
Elective Block
Choose one of the three following blocks:
1. Elective Courses (select 12 units)
SEED 504: Advanced Curriculum and Instruction (3)
SEED 502: Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
SEED 615: International Comparative Education (3)
SEED 616: International Education Fieldwork (3)
SEED 617: Educational Models for Cross Cultural Communities (3)
Or other approved electives (up to 12 units)
2. Induction Program
(Ideal option for public school teachers who are completing a clear credential)
SEED 591A: Induction I (3)
SEED 591B: Induction II (3)
SEED 591C: Induction III (3)
SEED 591D: Induction IV (3)
3. Fifth Year Coursework
(Ideal option for private school teachers who want to complete a clear credential)
SEED 586: Advanced Studies in Health Education (3)
SEED 587: Advanced Studies in Teaching Special Populations (3)
SEED 588: Advanced Studies in Classroom Technology (2)
SEED 589: Advanced Studies in English Language Development (3)
1-unit elective
Behavior Management
SEED 523: Behavior and Classroom Management (3)
Core Coursework
TTSF 543: Personal Foundations of Spirituality & Retreat (3)
TTBE 732: Life of Christ (3) — hybrid of on-campus and online coursework
(or approved Bible elective in place of SEED 732)
SEED 524: Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction (3) — online
SEED 501: Philosophy and Values in School & Society (3) — online
SEED 594: Action Research (3) — online