The Rossier School of Education provides programs for
both teaching and service credentials. Rossier programs
prepare professionals to be elementary school teachers,
secondary school teachers, professional school counselors,
and school and district administrators. Please select from
one of the links below:
A teacher with a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
is authorized to teach grades pre-K through 12 in self-contained
classrooms. The Master of Arts in Teaching: Multiple Subject
Credential Program at USC prepares students to be credentialed
in the State of California for elementary and middle school
instruction. The program allows for classroom field experiences
beginning in the first summer session and includes student
teaching. The MAT can be completed in just over one year.
For program information go to: http://www.usc.edu/dept/education/academic/ugte/academic_ugte_program_mat.htm#multiple
A teacher with a Single Subject Teaching Credential is
authorized to teach the specific subjects named on the
credential in departmentalized classrooms. A teacher authorized
for single subject instruction may be assigned to teach
any subject in his or her authorized field(s) at any grade
level: preschool, kindergarten and grades one through twelve;
or in classes organized primarily for adults. The Master
of Arts in Teaching: Single Subject Credential Program
at USC prepares students to be credentialed in California
for single subject instruction. The program allows for
classroom field experiences beginning in the first summer
session and includes student teaching. The MAT can be completed
in just over one year.
For program information go to: http://www.usc.edu/dept/education/academic/ugte/academic_ugte_program_mat.htm#single
An individual with a Pupil Personnel Services: School
Counseling credential is authorized to perform the following
duties:
- Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate a school counseling
and guidance program that includes academic, career,
personal, and social development.
- Advocate for the high academic achievement and social
development of all students.
- Provide school-wide prevention and intervention strategies
and counseling services.
- Provide consultation, training, and staff development
to teachers and parents regarding students’ needs.
- Supervise a district-approved advisory program.
A teaching credential or experience is not required.
For program information go to: http://www.usc.edu/dept/education/academic/masters/academic_masters_pps.htm
The Administrative Services Credential authorizes the
individual to serve in any position requiring the credential.
California has a two-tier credential structure. A five-year
preliminary credential is the first credential issued after
an individual meets basic credential requirements; a professional
clear credential is issued when all credential requirements
have been completed. The professional clear credential
cannot be pursued until the candidate is employed in a
position requiring an administrative credential and must
be completed by the end of the five year period authorized
by the preliminary credential. The Rossier School offers
a program leading to recommendation for the Professional
Clear Administrative Services Credential. A prerequisite
for admission to the Professional Clear Administrative
Services Credential Program is admission to the Ed.D. program.
For program information go to: http://www.usc.edu/dept/education/academic/edd/curriculum_k12.htm
