The Master of Arts in Teaching is a terminal degree which provides the fifth year credential for the North American Division and a preliminary credential for California.  Follow these steps to get your credential:

Step 1    Pre professional Coursework

Seventh-day Adventist Coursework

EDCI 511 & 513 are for SDA Calif. Clear credentials candidates working for the SDA church who want Calif. clear credentials, or for teachers in districts which have no fifth year program.

Step 2    Masters Coursework

Discipline Core

Fifth-Year Core

Professional Courses

Elementary Teaching

Secondary Teaching

**La Sierra University Teacher Education Program does not advise Student Teaching under intern status.  The regular Student Teaching is recommended.

Step 3   Other Requirements
As you are completing the coursework be sure that you have fulfilled all the following requirements.  See an advisor for your specific program.
Acceptance into Teacher Education

• CBEST (passed)
  
• RICA
  
• CSET (passed)
  
• Certificate of Clearance
  
• TB test
  
• CPR results on file
  
• GPA 2.75
  
• Computer test passed
  
• TPA (passed)