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    Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA

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    Santa Cruz, USMAIn-person1 year
    $37,269.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Cohort
    students
    70
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is a 70-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Santa Cruz, US. Tuition is $37,269.

    About the program

    One-year program combining master's coursework, student teaching placements in local schools, and research projects to prepare teachers for California's diverse students, including English learners. Offers Multiple Subject or Single Subject credentials in mathematics, English, social science, or science, with optional Bilingual Authorization in Spanish.

    Focus: both
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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    IELTS
    required

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $26,202.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA at University of California-Santa Cruz cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is $37,269 across 70 required credits.
    Is Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA at University of California-Santa Cruz online or in-person?
    Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is offered in-person.
    How long does Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA at University of California-Santa Cruz take to complete?
    Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is structured around 1 year and 70 credits.
    How large is the Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA at University of California-Santa Cruz cohort?
    Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA at University of California-Santa Cruz typically enrolls around 60 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA at University of California-Santa Cruz?
    Post-completion work rights for Education and California Teacher Credential Program MA at University of California-Santa Cruz: 12 months OPT (US)