Teacher Education Programs
Earn your master’s degree and California teaching credential together through small classes and hands-on training — with pathways for elementary, secondary, and special education, including joint credential options.
Choose between the MA in Teaching and the MA in Special Education programs.
Attallah College’s combined teaching credential and master’s degree programs offer small class sizes, hands-on professional training, and are fully accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
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MA in Teaching
Launch your teaching career in as little as 15 months by earning a California teaching credential and master’s degree together, with specialized pathways in elementary and secondary education.
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MA in Special Education
Prepare to make a difference by earning a master’s degree and one or more California teaching credentials—including Multiple Subject, Mild Moderate Support Needs (MMSN), or Extensive Support Needs (ESN)—with options to complete joint credentials in just two years of full-time study.
Duration
Application deadline(s)
Priority Deadline:
February 2, 2026
Regular Deadline:
Scholarships Available
Yes
Format
Start semesters
Cost per credit
$1200.00
Class Schedule
Late afternoon/evening classes that accommodate working professionals.
Attallah College of Educational Studies
We prepare educators, counselors, leaders, and researchers to create lasting impact in schools, nonprofits, and higher education. Supported by expert faculty, professional accreditations, and 12,000+ alumni worldwide, we are shaping a more just and equitable future.
Hear from our Students/Alumni
Kevin Kim
As someone who thrives in a hands-on collaborative learning environment, I found Chapman’s MAT program to be a perfect fit for me. The cohort model brings the students together as everyone works collectively to achieve a like-minded goal: to learn as much as we can so that we can go out into the world and enable the dreams of others. The highlight of the program for me is forming relationships with my teachers, classmates, and the staff. These are people who truly care about your success as an educator and will do everything in their power to help support you along the journey.
Emily Maples
Chapman's MAT program thoroughly prepared me to enter the education field. The expert faculty supported me both in and out of the classroom in my journey to become a teacher. Additionally, the program connected me to exceptional school sites. This practical experience helped me acquire the skills to teach a diverse population of students.
Chad Coudriet
Every professor at Attallah College has modeled and offered content to provide access to every student. They have taught us how to have an asset-based lens, and through lesson planning strategies such as UDL, differentiation and CGI, we have learned to remove obstacles and offer access to all learners while supporting the whole child.
Faculty Spotlights
Our distinguished faculty bring research expertise and a commitment to mentorship, guiding students to connect theory with real-world impact.
Career Outcomes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Attallah College of Educational Studies offers monthly graduate information sessions. Please fill out the form and we will reach out to you with dates for the upcoming information sessions.
Tuition for the MA in Teaching and MA in Special Education programs is $1,200 per credit.
To learn more about scholarship opportunities specific to you, please fill out the request for information form.
Chapman University is located in the City of Orange, California, near historic Old Towne Orange. Our beautiful campus is centrally located in Orange County, a short distance from the 5, 55, 22, and 91 freeways.