Master of Arts in Education with concentrations in Teaching

Inspire generations of studentsFew professions are as crucial to the future of every society as education, and teachers are vital to the intellectual, emotional and social development of K–12 children. If you’re passionate about helping children grow as capable and caring individuals, earning a teaching credential in the Master of Arts in Education program from University of the Pacific is the first step toward positively impacting the communities around you.Our 12-month Master of Arts in Education degree with a teaching credential is designed for working professionals with a hybrid course model that lets you create the course of study that fits your personal and professional schedules.Earn teacher credentials to teach multiple subjectsAs you earn your master’s in Education degree at Pacific, you’ll receive hands-on practice designing and running your own classroom. You will have the option to choose student teaching or becoming a paid teaching intern. Providing you meet all additional state requirements, you’ll earn your preliminary teaching credentials, which will qualify you for a position immediately after graduation.Pacific stands apart in many ways from other universities that offer an online MA in education with a teaching credential in multiple subjects. As you earn your MA in education with teacher credentials, you’ll join a close-knit community of passionate peers, dedicated faculty and a solid alumni network. Since Pacific’s degree program takes only 12 months to complete, you’ll save time and money while preparing to lead your own classroom sooner.Earn teacher credentials with practical work experienceAfter you complete your summer II courses and state prerequisites, you’ll be eligible for a paid teaching internship as the teacher of record in the fall. You’ll receive real-world teaching experience and help pay for your tuition — all while you complete your online MA in education. The knowledge you’ll receive when you specialize in multiple subjects in the Master of Arts in education program can prepare you to teach the subjects taught in elementary school (K–6).Make lasting connectionsAs you earn your master’s in education degree at Pacific, you’ll work closely with peers and faculty through virtual meetings with an option to come in person for residencies (but this is not required). We promote a rich culture of collaboration and community so that you will always have the support and resources you need to thrive academically and professionally, even years after graduation.Learn from highly experienced facultyThanks to the small size of our cohorts, you’ll have many chances to work alongside faculty mentors who are interested in a diverse range of research issues—including urban education, social justice and equity, inclusion, trauma-informed care and fostering healthy student-teacher relationships. They will guide you through the process of earning teacher credentials and finding the right career path.Earn an affordable and accessible MA in educationThe United States, and California in particular, is dealing with a severe shortage of teachers. To help fill this significant gap, we strive to remove the largest hurdles to earning teaching credentials: time and money. That’s why we created a flexible program and partner with California’s generous grants program to help eligible students pay for their teacher credentials.