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Master in Arts in Teaching

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Our Teacher Preparation Program is designed to prepare candidates for teaching at the elementary and middle school levels (K-8) of California’s highly diverse student population.

Students in the MSTC program will be able to…

  • Create engaging curriculum.

  • Create a positive classroom environment stimulating growth.

  • Manage classroom with a different organizational structure including combination and block classes.

  • Successfully stimulate learning with digital classroom technology.

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Teaching Pathways

Our curriculum is aligned with the State of California.

What Sets Us Apart

Program Highlights

Experienced Faculty

100% of instructors are actively working in local school districts with advanced degrees in education.

Quality Training

The program will prepare you to qualify for the California Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential (SB2042 Credential).

Two Clinical Practice Pathways

Students choose one of two teaching pathways as a part of their credential program: Student Teaching Pathway or Teaching Internship Pathway.

Apply Units to Masters Degree

After recommendation for the credential, a student may enroll in 12 remaining units to complete the Masters of Arts in Teaching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential?

The Humphreys University Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (MSTC) prepares candidates for the California Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential (SB2042), which authorizes teaching in elementary and middle school classrooms. The program is built around California state requirements and the realities of the state’s diverse classrooms.

What grades can I teach with this credential?

The Humphreys University Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes K-8 teaching. Through targeted coursework and field-based experiences, candidates develop the skills necessary to deliver high-quality instruction in multi-grade, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments.

What's the difference between the Student Teaching Pathway and the Teaching Internship Pathway?

Humphreys University offers both. The Student Teaching Pathway is the traditional model — supervised classroom placement while you complete coursework. The Teaching Internship Pathway lets candidates teach as the classroom teacher of record while finishing the credential, so they earn a salary during the program.

Can I get paid while earning my credential?

The Teaching Internship Pathway at Humphreys University allows candidates to serve as the teacher of record in a classroom while completing credential coursework, which means earning a teaching salary rather than paying for an unpaid student-teaching year. Eligibility depends on district placement.

Can I turn the credential into a master's degree?

Yes. After earning the credential recommendation, Humphreys University candidates can complete 12 additional units to earn the Master of Arts in Teaching. That is the shortest route to a master’s degree available to a newly credentialed teacher at Humphreys, and it moves you up most district salary schedules.

Who teaches in the credential program?

At Humphreys University, 100% of MSTC instructors are actively working in local school districts and hold advanced degrees in education. Candidates learn current classroom practice from people teaching in the same districts where they will interview.

How much does the credential cost?

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential coursework at Humphreys University is $470 per unit, with a $40 application fee. Federal aid applies — the Humphreys FAFSA school code is 001212.

How long does the program take?

The Humphreys University MSTC runs on an 11-week quarter calendar with four start dates a year, so candidates begin within a few months of applying rather than waiting for a fall cohort.

Do I need to pass the CBEST and CSET first?

California credential candidates must satisfy basic skills and subject matter competence requirements, and Humphreys University advises candidates through each one.

Is the program online or on campus?

The Humphreys University MSTC is delivered in face-to-face and hybrid formats, with clinical practice in a school classroom. Unlike the PK-3 credential, it is not a fully virtual program — candidates should plan for on-campus and in-district time.

What's the difference between the MSTC and the PK-3 credential?

The Humphreys University Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes K-8 teaching and is delivered virtually and online. The PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential authorizes preschool through third grade, is 40 quarter units, and is delivered virtually and online.

Is the credential program approved by the state?

Humphreys University is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and its teacher preparation programs are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing — the approval a California district verifies before hiring a credentialed teacher.

Your Future
In Education

Graduates may teach in elementary and middle school settings. Consider stepping into these careers:

K-8 Teacher

Classroom Materials Creator

Professional Tutor

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Meet Your Department Chair

Julie Porta

Julie Porta has a Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership. She also has a Bachelor's of Arts with a concentration in Liberal Studies and a minor in Communication. For 26 years she has served in education in a variety of roles that include middle school teacher, middle school principal, assistant superintendent, instructional coach, a dean of general education, and a university professor. She also serves as the University Supervisor supporting student teachers and intern teachers.

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