Earn your Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a clear, supported path to the classroom.
Schools across California need qualified teachers—and if you’re ready to step into the classroom or advance your role, La Verne provides a structured, supportive path to get there.
Possible Areas of Study
Depending on your credential track and professional goals, you may explore topics like:
Child and adolescent development
Language and literacy
Mathematics and science education
Inclusive teaching strategies
Instructional leadership
Start your path to the classroom today.
Fill out the form at the top of the page to learn more about La Verne’s teacher credential programs.
Fill out the form to learn more about La Verne’s teacher preparation programs.
Complete your credential in 1.5-2 years
Take flexible 8-week classes, including online options
Gain hands-on experience through 15 weeks of student teaching
Expand Your Credentials Further
Qualifying for teaching positions in California schools
Building practical classroom experience before you graduate
Enter a high-demand field with long-term career stability
What This Program Leads To
Continue directly into the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Earn your graduate degree while completing your credential
Deepen your expertise and expand your career options