Experience the Santa Clara Difference
Our vision imagines a region and world in which everyone has access to an inspiring education and the psychological tools and support to propel them toward flourishing lives of meaning, purpose and connection. Our education is characterized by strong values, social justice, transformative education and a diverse community.
The online Teacher Education program allows students to pursue their passion of becoming a teacher in a convenient format. With full or part time enrollment options, the online program delivers the Santa Clara education in both a synchronous (content delivered in real time) and asynchronous (content can be viewed at any time) course schedule. In addition to the online courses, students will participate in two intensive weekend residencies--the first to begin the program, introduce Santa Clara University and its resources and the second to re engage the students midway through their program.
We offer several options to allow students to create their own experience
| Elementary Education - Students learn effective, research-tested strategies for teaching reading, mathematics and science in the early grades. Core attention to issues of equity and inclusive learning practices for younger children. |
| Secondary Education - Students will learn effective, research-tested strategies for supporting high school students and fostering positive classroom cultures. Single Subject credentials offered in: English, mathematics, biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, physics, social science, and world languages (Spanish). |
| Catholic Education- Masters programs for both existing Catholic teachers across California (CatMAT) - starts in late June, 2023. |
| Bilingual Authorization - We offer an optional program that allows teachers to receive their California Bilingual Authorization. |
See our upcoming admissions events, or set up a personal meeting with an admissions counselor.
For more information on how to apply, and to learn about our requirements, please visit the Application Requirements page.
Program Details
Aligned with our long tradition of learning in community with each other, our online program will have a majority of content taught synchronously via Zoom meetings. Classes will typically meet weekly via zoom, with some content and/or meetings taking place asynchronously.
- Two year program
- Evening classes
- Residency requirement - two three-day weekends (September 7-10, 2023 and Feb/March, 2024).
- Application deadline is May 15 for Teacher Education, May 1 for Catholic MA program. Application may be accepted after the deadline if space permits.
- Teaching placement will be in your local area
- See the Bursar's Office for a full list of tuition & fees for graduate students.
- Certain California mandated tests may be required. Please contact an admissions counselor soon to discuss your options.
Sample Course Sequences
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| CLASS | TITLE | UNITS | QUARTER |
| EDUC 275 | Ethics, Diversity, Reflection: Intro to Teaching | 2 | FALL |
| EDUC 276 | Technology for Secondary Teachers | 3 | FALL |
| EDUC 296 | Assessing Secondary Student Learning | 3 | FALL |
| EDUC 278 | Typical and Atypical Development & Learning | 3 | WINTER |
| EDUC 294A | Adolescent Literacy Development I | 3 | WINTER |
| EDUC 277 | Social Foundations of Education | 3 | SPRING |
| EDUC 294B 2019 | Adolescent Literacy Development II | 3 | SPRING |
| EDUC 221M 2019 | Effective Teaching for Students with Disabilties | 3 | SUMMER I |
| EDUC 282 | English Language Development in Secondary Schools | 3 | SUMMER I |
| EDUC 283 | Developing Positive Classroom Culture | 3 | SUMMER II |
| EDUC 230A Syllabus 2019 | Practicum in Secondary Schools I | 2 | SUMMER II |
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| CLASS | TITLE | UNITS | QUARTER |
| EDUC 296 | Assessing Secondary Student Learning | 3 | FALL |
| EDUC 28X | Methods I | 3 | FALL |
| EDUC 230B | Practicum in Secondary Schools II | 4 | FALL |
| EDUC 230C | Practicum in Secondary Schools III | 6 | WINTER |
| EDUC 28X | Methods II | 3 | WINTER |
| EDUC 230D | Practicum in Secondary Schools IV | 6 | SPRING |
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| CLASS | TITLE | UNITS | QUARTER |
| EDUC 250 | Ethics, Diversity, Reflection: Intro to Teaching | 2 | FALL |
| EDUC 251 | Technology for Elementary Teachers | 3 | FALL |
| EDUC 265 | Assessing Elementary Student Learning | 3 | FALL |
| EDUC 253 | Typical and Atypical Development and Learning | 3 | WINTER |
| EDUC 262 | Teaching Language Arts in Elementary Schools | 3 | WINTER |
| EDUC 252 | Social Foundation of Education | 3 | SPRING |
| EDUC 263 | Elementary Methods in S.S. & Visual Performing Arts | 3 | SPRING |
| EDUC 221M | Effective Teaching for Students with Disabilities | 3 | SUMMER I |
| EDUC 257 | English Language Development in Elementary Schools | 3 | SUMMER I |
| EDUC 258 | Developing Positive Classroom Cultures | 3 | SUMMER II |
| EDUC 231A | Practicum in Elementary Schools I | 2 | SUMMER II |
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| EDUC 259A | Elementary Math Methods I | 3 | FALL |
| EDUC 261 | Teaching Reading in Elementary Schools | 3 | FALL |
| EDUC 231B | Practicum in Elementary Schools II | 4 | FALL |
| EDUC 265 | Assessing Elementary Student Learning | 3 | WINTER |
| EDUC 259B | Elementary Math Methods II | 3 | WINTER |
| EDUC 231C | Practicum in Elementary Schools II | 6 | WINTER |
| EDUC 264 | Elementary Methods in Science, Health, & Physical Ed. | 3 | SPRING |
| EDUC 231D | Practicum in Elementary Schools IV | 6 | SPRING |
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| CLASS | TITLE | UNITS | QUARTER |
| EDUC 275E | Ethics, Diversity, Reflection: Intro to Teaching | 2 | Summer Pre |
| EDUC 283E | Secondary Classroom Management | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 290E | Ignatian Pedagogy | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 295E | Assessment in Secondary Student Learning | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Secondary Schools | 2 | Summer II |
| EDUC 28XA | Content Methods I | 3 | Fall |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Secondary Schools | 2 | Fall |
| EDUC 294A | Adolescent Literacy Development I | 3 | Winter |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Secondary Schools | 3 | Winter |
| EDUC 294B | Adolescent Literacy Development II | 3 | Spring |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Secondary Schools | 2 | Spring |
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| CLASS | TITLE | UNITS | QUARTER |
| EDUC 282E | English Language Development in Secondary Schools | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 278E | Developing and Learning in Ed TK-12 | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 277E | Social Foundations in Educations TK-12 | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 221ME | Effective Taching for Students w/ Disabilities in TK-12 | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Secondary Schools | 2 | Summer II |
| EDUC 276 | Technology for Teachers | 3 | Fall |
| EDUC 28XA | Content Methods II | 3 | Winter |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Secondary Schools | 2 | Winter |
| EDUC 601 | Health Education for Teachers | 0 | Spring |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Secondary Schools | 2 | Spring |
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| CLASS | TITLE | UNITS | QUARTER |
| EDUC 250E | Ethics, Diversity, Reflection: Intro to Teaching | 2 | Summer Pre |
| EDUC 258E | Elementary Classroom Management | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 251E | Catechesis | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 295E | Assessment in K-12 Student Learning | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Elementary Schools | 2 | Summer II |
| EDUC 261 | Teaching Reading in Elementary Schools | 3 | Fall |
| EDUC 259A | Elementary Math Methods | 3 | Fall |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Elementary Schools | 2 | Fall |
| EDUC 262 | Teaching Language Arts in Elementary Schools | 3 | Winter |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Elementary Schools | 2 | Winter |
| EDUC 264 | Elementary Methods: Science, Health, PE | 3 | Spring |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Elementary Schools | 5 | Spring |
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| EDUC 257E | English Language Development in Elementary Schools | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 253E | Developing and Learning in Ed TK-12 | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 252E | Social Foundations in Educations TK-12 | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 221ME | Effective Taching for Students w/ Disabilities in TK-12 | 3 | Summer I |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Elementary Schools | 2 | Summer II |
| EDUC 251E | Technology for Teachers | 3 | Fall |
| EDUC 259B | Elementary Math Methods | 3 | Winter |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Secondary Schools | 2 | Winter |
| EDUC 263 | Elementary Methods for Social Studies & Art | 3 | Spring |
| EDUC 601 | Health Education for Teachers | 0 | Spring |
| EDUC 231E | Practicum in Elementary Schools | 2 | Spring |
Why Santa Clara?
Program Faculty
Lecturer and Assistant Director of Catholic Education
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education
Teaching Professor
Paul L. Locatelli S.J. Professor and Associate Dean
Emeritus Faculty
Teaching Professor
Associate Professor of Teaching
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor, Bilingual Teacher Education Coordinator
Associate Professor
Associate Professor, Department Chair
SCU in the News
In response to the growing demand for flexible teacher-education programs, Santa Clara University’s School of Education and Counseling Psychology (ECP) is bringing its Teacher Education programs online, offering a Master of Arts and teaching credential for public, private, and Catholic school teachers. Aligning with the commitment to prepare educators dedicated to ensuring all learners are supported in the classroom, this program is the first online offering from the School of Education and Counseling Psychology.
Santa Clara University professor and associate dean of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology Marco Bravo has received a $2.7 million grant from the National Professional Development Program of the Department of Education to fund “Project Leverage.”
To help support the development of high-quality mathematics teaching in high-need schools, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $3 million grant to Santa Clara University to pay for 20 future math teachers to earn both a master’s degree and teaching credential, while learning cutting-edge approaches to teaching math.