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Brandman University - Irvine
16355 Laguna Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618

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Brandman University - Irvine

Shaping the future of education requires enthusiasm, compassion, courage, humor and commitment. We are looking for good educators who care about improving themselves, their students and their communities.

The strength of our program comes from a healthy and productive one-on-one teaching style where we focus on you as an individual and your distinct capabilities. With our high quality education standards, small class sizes, convenient location and class times, you'll find that Brandman University is an exceptional education value.

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies - Multiple Subjects Teaching

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Liberal studies is the major of choice for the individual wanting to teach in an elementary classroom or for those seeking an interdisciplinary degree.

Students are exposed to a comprehensive range of academic subjects and disciplines, including those subjects most commonly taught in California elementary schools. Major coursework allows for a personalized selection of emphasis areas to enhance individual career growth and is designed to prepare students for a teacher credential or for graduate studies.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

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Elementary Education, Secondary Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is targeted to individuals who wish to begin their teaching careers with both a teaching credential and a master's degree. Major themes found in both the credential and advanced core courses include teacher as constructivist, nurturer, moral educator, reflective practitioner, mediator of diversity and change agent. The MAT includes 12 additional units beyond the core credential course work, focusing on theory, research and seminar courses. A candidate conducts an action research project, writes about the project and makes a presentation as demonstration of mastery.

Teaching Credentials

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Multiple Subject Credential

The 2042 Multiple Subject teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach all students, including non-native speakers, in a self-contained classroom from K-12. This is the credential sought by those who wish to teach elementary school (K-6).

Single Subject Credential

The 2042 Single Subject teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach a special subject in a departmentalized classroom, such as Math or English, at the middle school or high school level.

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