CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Graduate Credentials Programs
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
28 mo
Duration
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Tuition / yr
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Language
Master's
Level
- 34-69Units required
- 16-28Months to complete
- Full-time student teaching semesterPractical Experience
- Optional Master of Science concurrent degreeDual Qualification
- Approved by California Commission on Teacher CredentialingAccreditation
- Evening classes availableFlexibility for working professionals
California Baptist University (CBU) offers graduate credential programs designed to prepare compassionate and ethical educators for diverse student populations. These programs emphasize interdisciplinary techniques, ethical development, and practical application through a required semester of full-time student teaching in local schools. Graduates will gain the skills to adapt instruction, collaborate with professionals and families, and enhance learning opportunities for all students. The programs are enriched with values-based content rooted in Christian principles, fostering educators of high moral character.
Curriculum
Coursework culminates in a semester of full-time student teaching or an internship in local public schools. Graduates will learn to incorporate a professional view of teaching compatible with a Christian worldview, design instructional practices for individual and group learning, prioritize personal and societal values in curriculum, create effective learning environments, verify student progress through data-driven instruction, integrate technology, and engage in professional leadership.
- Program Duration
- Theories and Methods of Teaching Diverse StudentsEDU 511
- Classroom Management and EthicsEDU 518
- The Exceptional ChildEDU 541
Careers
Graduates of CBU's credential programs are prepared for a variety of roles in the education sector. The practical experience gained through student teaching often leads to employment opportunities with local schools.
- Elementary School Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- High School Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Faith-Based Educator
Frequently asked questions
- What are the duration and unit requirements for the Graduate Credentials Programs?
- The Graduate Credentials Programs require 34-69 units and can be completed in 16-28 months. An optional Master of Science concurrent degree is also available.
- What practical experience is included in the program?
- All teaching credential programs require students to complete a semester of full-time student teaching in local schools. This provides practical application and experience in diverse educational settings.
- What are the academic entry requirements for these programs?
- Applicants generally need a Bachelor's Degree. For Single Subject Credential candidates, a BS/BA in the same subject area is strongly recommended, or subject matter competence can be demonstrated by passing the CSET.
- When are the application deadlines for the Graduate Credentials Programs?
- Priority application deadlines are May 15 for Fall, November 1 for Spring, and March 1 for Summer. Standard application deadlines are August 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring, and April 1 for Summer.
- What career opportunities are available after completing a credential program?
- Graduates are prepared for various roles in education, including Elementary School Teacher, Middle School Teacher, High School Teacher, Special Education Teacher, and Faith-Based Educator. The practical experience often leads to employment with local schools.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's DegreeA BS/BA in the same subject area as the credential is strongly recommended for Single Subject Credential candidates. Alternatively, candidates may satisfy subject matter competence by completing an approved academic program or by passing the appropriate state examination (California Subject Examination for Teachers - CSET).
All teaching credential programs require students to complete a semester of full-time student teaching. Credential coursework completed at the graduate level is applicable towards a Master of Science in Education.
Fees
Tuition (international)Cost Per Unit based on current academic year. Subject to change.
Tuition (home)Cost Per Unit based on current academic year. Subject to change.
Living—
See additional Cost of Attendance and Fees for detailed information.
Accreditation
The Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education credentialing programs are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. CBU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Frequently asked questions
What are the duration and unit requirements for the Graduate Credentials Programs?
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The Graduate Credentials Programs require 34-69 units and can be completed in 16-28 months. An optional Master of Science concurrent degree is also available.
What practical experience is included in the program?
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All teaching credential programs require students to complete a semester of full-time student teaching in local schools. This provides practical application and experience in diverse educational settings.
What are the academic entry requirements for these programs?
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Applicants generally need a Bachelor's Degree. For Single Subject Credential candidates, a BS/BA in the same subject area is strongly recommended, or subject matter competence can be demonstrated by passing the CSET.
When are the application deadlines for the Graduate Credentials Programs?
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Priority application deadlines are May 15 for Fall, November 1 for Spring, and March 1 for Summer. Standard application deadlines are August 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring, and April 1 for Summer.
What career opportunities are available after completing a credential program?
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Graduates are prepared for various roles in education, including Elementary School Teacher, Middle School Teacher, High School Teacher, Special Education Teacher, and Faith-Based Educator. The practical experience often leads to employment with local schools.