Multiple Subject Education

• Two credentialing pathways: Student Teaching and Intern Teaching
• Anti-racist, culturally- and gender-inclusive praxis, inquiry stance toward practice
• The program spans 2 years (5 semesters)
• In one academic year, meet requirements for a preliminary teaching credential
• Lesson study cohort-based program: The program year begins at its earnest in early summer, engaging students in community building exercises while completing course work in a summer school context; coach-led cohorts are multidisciplinary and across grade levels
• Our Academic Coordinator & Credential Analyst is available to guide you through the CCTC aspects of the application, orientation to the degree program, and completion of the program

This program caters to those aspiring to teach subjects such as art, English, social sciences, world languages, science, and mathematics. The curriculum is built upon praxis, integrating theory with practice. This includes a cognitive apprenticeship model that combines coaching and inquiry in real classroom settings. The programs incorporate culturally relevant pedagogy, humanizing education, and academic rigor, all tailored to equip teacher candidates for diverse teaching roles in California’s varied cultural, linguistic, and social landscapes.

Offering both traditional and internship pathways, these programs provide flexible professional learning options. They require a summer session dedicated to preparing candidates for full-time teaching responsibilities, with a strong focus on classroom inquiry, reflection, and collaboration. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in diverse California classrooms, embodying the programs’ commitment to anti-racist, gender-inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching principles.

Graduates of the program will:

• Attain mastery of standards required to teach multiple subjects in kindergarten through grade 8 classrooms.
• Understand and apply anti-racist teaching practice principles in planning and teaching academic content.
• Demonstrate understanding and practical skills to plan curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment procedures that are appropriate for their respective teaching context.
• Demonstrate a professional ethos and professional practices that are culturally and gender- inclusive.
• Demonstrate an inquiry stance toward teaching practice and the ability of make decisions that are informed by empirical data.
• Graduates find employment in educational organizations; and public, charter, and independent schools in California and beyond, benefiting from reciprocity arrangements with other states.

Applications will be read on a rolling basis as they are received.

Deadlines are subject to change.

• Application

• Application fee

• Letters of recommendation (2-3)

• Transcripts from all institutions attended

  • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the

    FCE requirements

    by country.)

• Personal statement

• Resumé

• TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo exam scores for applicants whose native language is not English

Application Requirements and Prerequisites for both the MA in Multiple Subject Education and MA in Single Subject Education 

1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution 

2. Satisfy California Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST) per CCTC policies

3. Satisfy Single or Multiple-Subject Matter Requirements in any one of the ways allowed by the CCTC

4. 80/40 hours of practical experience; volunteer or paid work in a school or other educational setting

About the requirement: All Mills College at Northeastern University credential program applicants must satisfy the Basic Skills Requirement before program admittance. 

What to submit: The applicant must upload proof of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement for the credential analyst to review and approve when submitting the application for admission.