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Teacher Residency Programs

LMU proudly offers supportive teacher residency training programs in partnership with schools across California. Resident teachers are paired with with a mentor teacher at a partner school, receiving ongoing school and LMU preparation support as well as financial support. These services are geared to provide an exceptional educational experience leading to a rewarding teaching career.

Resident teachers are hired by schools that in turn partner with LMU to provide the required coursework and critical field support to successfully complete a California teaching credential. As you begin your journey as a resident-teacher at a partner school, we at LMU strive to support you every step of the way.

It takes just one year to earn your teaching credential with us, and you can stay on for an optional second year to earn your master’s degree. This 1+1 design saves you time and money and boosts your earning potential as an educator.

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Teacher Residency Partners

Avance

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, South Los Angeles

School Site Placements: Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Para Los Niños, STEM Preparatory Schools, New Los Angeles Charter School, Watts Learning Center, and Equitas Academy Charter Schools

Credential Areas: Multiple Subject, Multiple Subject-Bilingual Dual Immersion, Single Subject, Special Education

Larchmont Charter School

Location: Central Los Angeles

School Site Placements: Larchmont Charter School

Credential Areas: Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Special Education

Partnerships to Uplift Communities

Location: Northeast Los Angeles and Northeast San Fernando Valley areas

School Site Placements: PUC Schools, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center

Credential Areas: Single Subject, Special Education

Elevate Teacher Residency

Location: Northern California (East Bay)

School Site Placements: Caliber Public Schools, Education for Change, Invictus Academy, Unity Middle Schools, Envision, and Leadership Public Schools

Credential Areas: Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Special Education

Rocketship Teacher Residency

Location: Northern California (San Jose)

School Site Placements: Rocketship Public Schools - Bay Area

Credential Areas: Multiple Subject

Wonderful College Prep Academy

Location: Central California (Delano, Lost Hills)

School Site Placements: Wonderful College Prep Academy

Credential Areas: Multiple Subject, Single Subject

Program Options

Elementary and Secondary Options

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential + M.A. in Transformative Education
Single Subject Teaching Credential + M.A. in Transformative Education

Special Education Options

Ed Specialist Mild to Moderate Support with DUAL option of Elementary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential + M.A. in Special Education, or
Ed Specialist Mild to Moderate Support with DUAL option of Elementary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential+ M.A. in Transformative Education

Bilingual Authorization

Language Options: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese
Coursework included w/M.A. in Transformative Education
CSET Language Exam III

Cohort Program?

Yes

Typical Program Length

1-2 years, offered in 1+1 format
Year 1: Credential
Year 2: M.A.

Course Modality/Meeting Times

Online. Synchronous courses meet on a weekday in late afternoon or evening.

Estimated Cost

Please refer to specific scholarship, living stipend, and salary details provided by partnership school in collaboration with LMU.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Please contact specific residency partnership for application deadline for residency placement.

Upcoming Program Admit Start Date

June 2025 (Summer Session II)

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Application Requirements

Free online application
Personal statement of intent
LMU-Residency partnership agreement
Official transcripts
International transcript evaluation (if applicable)
Request for exception to GPA (if applicable)

CTC Requirements

Refer to timelines provided by LMU Partnership/School:

Bachelor’s Degree (regionally accredited) no later than July 31
Subject Matter
Certificate of Clearance
U.S. Constitution
LMU Summer ELL Course and Pre-Service Hours

More about Admission

Scholarships

Each teacher resident automatically receives a scholarship from LMU School of Education. This scholarship is used to help cover the cost of tuition for the program.

We also encourage you to apply for additional aid or loans to help offset costs beyond tuition, such as fees and living expenses, including the popular Golden State Teachers Grant (up to $10,000) and TEACH grant ($4,000). Be sure to closely review additional requirements of these grants. Other examples of aid and support include grants and federal loan forgiveness programs after graduation.

Financial Aid

LMU’s Financial Aid office provides information about state and federal financial aid, as well as financing options for any expenses not covered by your LMU tuition scholarship and/or any other expected aid. You can visit the Graduate Student Cost of Attendance site for additional details about non-tuition costs and fees.

Candidates applying for additional types of state and federal aid, including loans, are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California DREAM Act.

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