Teacher Preparation Dual Degree (4+1)
Have you ever considered a career in teaching? Start now! Earn two degrees in five years in a community of ambitious students planning a future in primary or secondary education.
The Teacher Preparation Dual Degree gives you an accelerated, rigorous education leading to a bachelor's and master’s degree as well as a preliminary California teaching credential. As part of this unique 4+1 model, you complete graduate-level courses as an undergraduate and work in the field alongside mentor teachers throughout the program.
Graduates of the five-year program leave campus with:
- Bachelor’s degree in chosen major
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- Preliminary California teaching credential in: Multiple Subjects (Elementary School) or Single Subject (Middle/High School)
Become an Educator Right After You Graduate
From advising on fieldwork placement to support in your classroom, we'll prepare you to thrive in urban classrooms and be an agent of social justice in your community.
Take the Next Step
Schedule a phone, virtual, or in-person appointment to learn more about the program, or find out how USF can help you create a plan to become a credentialed teacher in California.