Summer start programs approved!
CSUMB's Credential programs have been approved for an official stateside summer start for all applicants. Applications are open now in Cal State Apply. Classes begin as early as June 15th, 2020.
Financial Aid Now Available for Eligible Credential Students!
Please complete both a 2018/2019 FAFSA and 2019/2020 FAFSA before March 2, 2020 in order to determine your eligibility.
New program: Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Fall 2019 Applications for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program are now open.
New program: MA + Credential
The MA + Credential Program allows students to earn a Masters degree while completing their Elementary Education (Multiple Subject) or Secondary Education (Single Subject) Credential. To learn more check out our MAE + Credential Site.
99% of 2017-18 credential program grads found K-12 employment
The Department of Education and Leadership offers a teacher preparation (credential) program for those desiring to become elementary teachers (K-8), course work for those preparing to be secondary (high school) teachers or special education teachers, and graduate level course work leading to master's degrees and certificates.
Our programs are accredited at the state level and are accessible full time and part time using face to face and on-line/hybrid classes.
For information, please call 831-582-3639
AB2086 requires all teacher preparation programs to provide information, as specified, to prospective candidates regarding the license examination passage rates for the most recent available year. To comply with this requirement, CSUMB pass rate data can be viewed via the CTC dashboard lookup https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/reports/data/reports-by-institution . The most current Annual Report for the state can be found here (link).