Credential-Specific Program Descriptions
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Overview
The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Instructional Leadership/Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation and Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Instructional Leadership/Single Subject Teacher Preparation degree programs are designed for students who wish to become classroom teachers in California schools. In the MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation and MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Single Subject Teacher Preparation degree programs, students have the opportunity to develop core practical and academic skills in analysis, oral and written communication, problem solving, critical thinking, team-building, and computer technology, through courses that examine the practical, historical, philosophical, psychological, social, technical, and theoretical aspects of education.
A California Single Subject or Multiple Subject teaching credential requires both proof of subject matter competence and completion of an approved credential program. Students seeking to obtain any teaching credential must make formal application and be admitted to the teacher credential program before beginning coursework. Students who are not residents of California should contact Argosy University’s Certification Officer to discuss their possible eligibility for California Teacher Certification.
The MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation and MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Single Subject Teacher Preparation degree programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).
Note
The MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Multiple Subject Teacher Credential Preparation and the MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Single Subject Teacher Credential Preparation programs only meet the initial credentialing requirements for the State of California. If you want to work in any other State it is your responsibility to investigate the other State’s criteria about the reciprocity of the State of California teacher credentialing. The MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Multiple Subject Teacher Credential Preparation and the MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Single Subject Teacher Credential Preparation lead to Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or Single Subject Teaching Credential, respectively. All other programs offered through the Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; or Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University-Online Programs DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.
Note
There are limits to the number of online courses students may take and remain eligible for certification by the State of California. When considering taking courses online students must seek guidance from the program chair or academic advisor to avoid jeopardizing their eligibility to obtain the State of California Single Subject or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
Program Outcomes
In accordance with California state law, all teacher candidates are to demonstrate mastery of 13 Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs).
These TPEs form the program outcomes, and they are as follows:
TPE 1: Specific Pedagogical Skills for Subject Matter Instruction
TPE 2: Monitoring Student Learning During Instruction
TPE 3: Interpretation and Use of Assessments
TPE 4: Making Content Accessible
TPE 5: Student Engagement
TPE 6: Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Practices
TPE 7: Teaching English Learners
TPE 8: Learning About Students
TPE 9: Instructional Planning
TPE 10: Instructional Time
TPE 11: Social Environment
TPE 12: Professional, Legal, and Ethical Obligations
TPE 13: Professional Growth
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, or an appropriately certified foreign institution
- A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) during the last two years of undergraduate work and any subsequent study
- A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy .”
- Possess proof of Certificate of Clearance, passage of the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) and the California Subject Exams for Teachers (CSET) or a Letter of Subject Matter Competence, or evidence that he/she is registered to take the required tests in addition to a negative TB test result at the time of admission. Students submitting evidence of registration for the required tests at admission may take no more than six (6) credit hours in the program without proof of passage of the CBEST and the CSET. Proof of Certificate of Clearance can be obtained by providing Argosy University with a copy of an emergency credential granted to the student. If a student has never been authorized for service in a California public school, he/she must file for Certificate of Clearance with the state of California. The Office of the Argosy University Credential Analyst may assist the candidate with this application process.
- Possess qualities deemed to be suitable for the field of teaching
All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:
- Completed Application for Admission Form
- Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.).
- Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
- Current résumé
- The names and contact information of three professional and/or academic references
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
Note
Candidates who have been convicted or plead nolo contendere for any violation of the law, excluding minor traffic offenses, may not be eligible for a California Teaching Credential and must check with the credentials analyst for verification.
Exceptions to the Minimum Grade Point Average
Applicants with grade point averages lower than the stated program minimums will be considered for admission on an exception basis with significant evidence of academic and professional potential. This potential may be demonstrated by the career and/or personal accomplishments indicated in the statement of academic and professional goals, the career summary, and academic or professional letters of recommendation. Exceptions must be recommended by the Admissions Committee and approved by the campus dean or program chair. Exceptions must be justified, documented, signed, placed, and retained in the student’s academic file. Students admitted on an exception basis will be assigned provisional status.
See “Exceptions to Admission Requirements ”.
Graduation Requirements
A student is eligible for graduation from the MAEd in Instructional Leadership/ Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation and Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Leadership/Single Subject Teacher Preparation degree programs when the following requirements are met:
- Satisfactory completion of 33 credit hours that includes
- 6 credit hours, prerequisite requirements
- 24 credit hours, professional preparation requirements
- 3 credit hours, research requirements
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a scale of 4.0), and a grade of “B-” or better in all courses
- A completed Petition to Graduate submitted to campus administration
Academic Probation and Dismissal
A student receiving a grade of “C” or below in a course required for a preliminary credential will be placed on academic probation. The terms of probation will require the student to retake the course when offered and receive grade of “B-” or higher. In addition, the probationary student may enroll in a maximum of 3 additional credit hours until the specified course is retaken. An advisor from the College of Education will monitor the progress of the student.
Students may be dismissed from the program for the following:
- Receipt of a second grade below “B-”
- Failure to earn a grade of “Pass” (“P”) in the Field Experience portion of the program
- Receipt of a grade of “F.”
Candidate Dismissal
According to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) regulations, Argosy University has an obligation to public schools to dismiss candidates who are unsuited to be teachers. Argosy University reviews each candidate’s competence throughout the program, informs candidates of their strengths and weaknesses, provides opportunities for learning, and emphasizes that candidates possess high standards of personal conduct.
U.S. Constitution Requirement
MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation and Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Leadership/Single Subject Teacher Preparation degree program candidates must have completed an approved course with a grade of “C” or better covering the U.S. Constitution or pass a college-level exam in this area.
Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Leadership/Single Subject Teacher Preparation Degree Program
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area
Program Overview
The MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Single Subject Teacher Preparation degree program is designed to prepare students to teach in a specific subject content area in a departmentalized classroom usually found at the middle or secondary level, although in some cases they are also utilized in elementary schools.
Examination Requirements
- Passing score on the CBEST Examination
- Subject matter competence can be met by
- Passage of the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET), or
- Completion of an approved program of subject matter coursework, verified by signed waiver from an accredited California four-year college or university that has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to issue such a waiver
Program Requirements
The MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Single Subject Teacher Preparation degree program requires the successful completion of 33 credit hours distributed as follows: prerequisite requirements, 6 credit hours; professional preparation requirements, 24 credit hours; research requirement, 3 credit hours. Coursework must be completed in the order specified below.
Prerequisite Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Prerequisite Requirements — 6 Credit Hours
Professional Preparation Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Professional Preparation Requirements — 24 Credit Hours
Research Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Research Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Leadership/Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Degree Program
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area
Program Overview
The MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation degree program is designed to prepare students to teach all subject content areas in a self-contained classroom usually found at the elementary level (K-6) although in it may also be utilized in grades 7-8.
Examination Requirements
- Passing score on CBEST Examination
- Subject matter competence must be met by passage of the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET)
- Passing score on the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
Program Requirements
The MAEd in Instructional Leadership/Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation degree program requires the successful completion of 33 credit hours distributed as follows: prerequisite requirements, 6 credit hours; professional preparation requirements, 24 credit hours; research requirement, 3 credit hours. Coursework must be completed in the order specified below.
Prerequisite Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Prerequisite Requirements — 6 Credit Hours
Professional Preparation Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Professional Preparation Requirements — 24 Credit Hours
Research Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Research Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
