The UCLA Teacher Education Program is designed for people who want to teach in low-income, low-performing schools in California, and Los Angeles in particular. We are guided by a social justice agenda in our commitment and coursework.
The Master’s & Credential Graduate Program is a full time, two-year graduate program to obtain a California preliminary teaching credential (Elementary Multiple Subject Credential or Secondary Single Subject Credential in Math, Social Science, Science or English) and Master’s degree in Education. Department scholarships are available and all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Joint Mathematics Education Program and the Science Teacher Education Program (JMEP/STEP) offer UCLA undergraduates an opportunity to take courses towards obtaining a preliminary science or mathematics teaching credential during their senior year. After successful completion of the first year, students are eligible to apply into the second year of TEP to complete the Master’s degree.
Center X partners with the UCLA Music Department to offer a California Preliminary Credential in Music Education. In this program, UCLA students earn a teaching credential as part of a four year undergraduate degree program.
Current costs for the program can be found here (choose Academic Master). Please be aware that fees increase every year and the amount listed may increase by the time you apply.
There are a number of scholarships and fellowships available to UCLA Teacher Education Program students. Please complete a scholarship essay with your application if you would like to be considered. See the TEP Application Guide for more details on the essay.
The application filing period is open in the fall (mid-September – December 2) to apply for admission to the next academic year.
Examination requirements for the application can be found in the TEP Application Guide, which has information regarding the application requirements.
A small group interview is required of all in-state applicants. Please make sure to attend the date and time you select as there will be no-make up sessions. No registration confirmation will be sent.
| First Year | Students are Novices Students complete coursework and begin student teaching in the program’s partnership schools. |
| Second Year | Students are Residents Students assume paid teaching positions in partner school districts and complete an inquiry-based research project. |
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| Philosophy | Social Justice |
| Financial Support | Departmental funds: Several TEP Scholarships with awards ranging from $500 to $17,000 |
| Financial Aid |
Federal Loans through https://fafsa.ed.gov |
| Program Start | Fall Quarter |
| Field Experience | Student Teaching Model: Begins in Fall Quarter, transitioning from part time to full time at the end of Spring Quarter |
| Application Filing Period | September – December 2 |
I chose UCLA TEP because it demonstrated a commitment to breaking the the barriers many students of color face in our public education system. UCLA TEP demonstrated a commitment to supporting teachers in their work with some of the most underserved and underrepresented students.”