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.
Welcome to LMU!
As you begin your journey as a resident-teacher with one of our extraordinary school partners, we strive to support you every step of the way in reaching your goals.
Our expert faculty bridge theory and practice, focusing on your role not just as a teacher, but as a community leader and an advocate for all students. Our experienced staff alongside faculty and fieldwork support specialists provide guidance and feedback as you cultivate your skills as an educator. Our program prepares you to in turn support your students academically, socially, and emotionally as they work to reach their highest potential.
Grounded in the Jesuit and Marymount tradition of social justice, the School of Education is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism; acknowledging our collective responsibility for each other in our global society. Join hundreds of LMU prepared teacher alumni who have and continue to make a positive impact in education across California and beyond.
We look forward to working with you!
Our Program Design
It takes just one year to earn your teaching credential at LMU, 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.
When hired by a LMU partner school as a resident teacher, you’ll begin teaching daily alongside a mentor teacher. You'll also join a cohort of fellow residents, who learn from and provide additional support to each other. Studies have shown that mentor teachers are more likely than teacher candidates in other pathways to report feeling well-prepared and well-supported by their program over time.1
LMU Teacher Residency Partnerships
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)
Start Your Journey with LMU
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
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.
Meet Our Program Directors
Keisha Chin Goosby, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director of Elementary + Secondary Intern Credential Programs
Maryann Krikorian, M.A. ’11, Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor
Director of M.A. in Transformative Education Program
Take Your Next Step Today
Our team is happy to assist you. Reach out any time so we can answer your questions and provide personalized information.
Email: soeteacherprep@lmu.edu
Phone: 310.258.8791