LMU's Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation (CUTP) is a vibrant community that draws together all who are interested in education in ways that encourage them to be engaged learners, critical thinkers, and socially responsible citizens. Undergraduate students (enrolled in a bachelor's degree program) complete curriculum supported by the Center to achieve both a major in their chosen discipline, as well as to fulfill the requirements set forth by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a preliminary teaching credential within their time at LMU.
We support candidates to fulfill California required subject matter competency via their major or applicable subject coursework alongside the coursework specifically geared towards teacher preparation. Please see applicable subject matter/majors for further details on majors and subject matter requirements for teaching credentials
With individualized advisement, these majors and programs, along with School of Education preparation, lead to one or more of the following California preliminary teaching credentials/authorizations:
- Multiple Subjects (Elementary Education) credential
- Single Subject (Secondary Education) credential
- Education Specialist for Mild to Moderate Support Needs (Special Education) credential
- Bilingual Authorization in Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, or Mandarin
Educational Studies M.A. Program (4 years undergraduate; 1 year graduate)
Educational Studies Integrated 4+1, M.A. provides undergraduate students in the teacher preparation pipeline, working through the Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation, the opportunity to earn their Bachelor of Arts, along with a California preliminary teaching credential (elementary, secondary, or special education), and Master of Arts in Educational Studies within five years at LMU.
The BA and preliminary teaching credential are earned within the first four years of undergraduate study. Students apply for and earn their BA in a major of their choice from within the various Schools/Colleges at LMU.
Simultaneously, students work with their major advisor and the Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation to complete applicable coursework for a California preliminary teaching credential through the School of Education. The Master of Arts degree in Educational Studies degree is earned in one year, following graduation from the Bachelor's degree program.
Contact Us:
Are you interested in earning your bachelor's degree and teaching credential simultaneously? We would like to ensure that you receive proper advising and information about our programs in a personal way. You can schedule an in-person advising appointment. Please email us at cutp@lmu.edu or (310) 258-8806 to schedule your appointment.
Per Federal Regulation 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v), all LMU School of Education credential/licensure programs meet the California state requirements as specified by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and for the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences as appropriate. The institution has not made a determination as to whether these credential, licensure, and professional preparation programs meet the requirements of states outside of California. If you are interested in practicing outside the state of California, it is recommended that you contact the respective licensing entity of that state to seek information or guidance regarding their licensure and credential requirements in advance to allow for appropriate planning.