Apply to Teaching and Learning Programs

Picture yourself uplifting current and future generations as a Pre-K-12 teacher in one of California’s public or private schools. The School of Education’s Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies, Master of Arts in Education, Learning and Teaching, Master of Arts in Education, Analytics and Learning Design, and Preliminary Teaching Credential programs build off your existing background to equip you for a career making a difference via instructional design and an understanding of student learning.

Emphasizing the importance of equity and access to quality education for all, these California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)-accredited programs take an applied and holistic approach and reflect the University of Redlands’ decades-long legacy of shaping educators throughout the Inland Empire.

Whether you are starting your teaching career or seek to expand your credentials, review all requirements for our Teaching and Learning programs and keep all deadlines in mind for submitting your application.

Application Deadlines

The School of Education accepts applications on a rolling basis and will release admissions decisions periodically throughout the year. Applicants should take care to complete their application by the posted deadlines to ensure that the Admissions Review Committee has ample time to make a decision before the start of the term. Applications received after the listed deadline will be reviewed for the subsequent date.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

For a complete list of dates, please visit our Application and Enrollment Calendar.

Application Requirements

Your application illustrates your commitment to fostering academic and personal success among all students. For interested candidates, the School of Education’s Department of Teaching and Learning has a series of general requirements and requests program-specific materials covering a personal statement, GPA, certificate of clearance, observational hours, and testing for basic skills and subject area competency.

Review all requirements below:

General Application Requirements

  1. Completed Application.
  2. Either evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (for master's or credential only), or, 60 units of transferable credits (BA in Education Studies).
  3. One (1) official transcript issued by the Registrar of the institution where your degree was conferred must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment.

Program-Specific Requirements

In addition to these general application requirements, students must also submit program-specific documentation, found below, in order to be considered for admission.

MA in Analytics and Learning Design

4. One (1) letter of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work.

5. Personal Statement: Please write a 500- word statement that articulates why an equity-centered pedagogy will be important for you as a future teacher. In your response, please refer to at least three of the bold-faced words/phrases in the Department of Teaching and Learning's conceptual framework.

6. GPA 3.0

 

MA in Learning and Teaching (Multiple and Single Subject)

4. Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work.

5. Personal Statement: Please write a 500- word statement that articulates why an equity-centered pedagogy will be important for you as a future teacher. In your response, please refer to at least three of the bold-faced words/phrases in the Department of Teaching and Learning's conceptual framework.

6. GPA 2.75

  • Application files with less than 2.75 cumulative GPA require two additional letters of recommendations (a total of four) and a GPA petition statement.

7. Certificate of Clearance

8. Evidence of negative TB test result within the last two years.

9. Experience working with students preferred, but not required.

10. Completion of Child Development course, CLEP exam, or equivalent.

11. Meet Basic Skills Requirement

12. Evidence of Subject Matter Competency

  • Evidence of subject matter competency by passing state CSET examination(s), completion of state-approved waiver program, or by qualified college-level coursework/degree—may show evidence of registering for examination(s) for application purposes, but will need to meet Subject Matter Competency by the designated student teaching application deadlines in order to student teach. 

 

MA in Learning and Teaching (Special Education)

4. Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work.

5. Personal Statement: Please write a 500- word statement that articulates why an equity-centered pedagogy will be important for you as a future teacher. In your response, please refer to at least three of the bold-faced words/phrases in the Department of Teaching and Learning's conceptual framework.

6. GPA 2.75

  • Application files with less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA require two additional letters of recommendation (a total of four) and a GPA petition statement.

7. Certificate of Clearance

8. Evidence of negative TB test results within the last two years.

9. Experience working with students preferred, but not required. 

10. Completion of Child Development course, CLEP exam, or equivalent.

11. Meet Basic Skills Requirement

12. Evidence of Subject Matter Competency

  • Evidence of subject matter competency by passing state CSET examination(s), completion of state-approved waiver program, or by qualified college-level coursework/degree—may show evidence of registering for examination(s) for application purposes, but will need to meet Subject Matter Competency by the designated student teaching application deadlines in order to student teach. 

MA in Learning and Teaching (Dual Credential)

4. Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work.

5. Personal Statement: Please write a 500- word statement that articulates why an equity-centered pedagogy will be important for you as a future teacher. In your response, please refer to at least three of the bold-faced words/phrases in the Department of Teaching and Learning's conceptual framework.

6. GPA 2.75

  • Application files with less than 2.75 cumulative GPA require two additional letters of recommendations (a total of four) and a GPA petition statement.

7. Certificate of Clearance

8. Evidence of negative TB test result within the last two years.

9. Experience working with students preferred, but not required.

10. Completion of Child Development course, CLEP exam, or equivalent.

11. Meet Basic Skills Requirement

12. Evidence of Subject Matter Competency

  • Evidence of subject matter competency by passing state CSET examination(s), completion of state-approved waiver program, or by qualified college-level coursework/degree—may show evidence of registering for examination(s) for application purposes, but will need to meet Subject Matter Competency by the designated student teaching application deadlines in order to student teach. 

 

Teaching Credential Only (Multiple and Single Subject)

4. Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work.

5. Personal Statement: Please write a 500- word statement that articulates why an equity-centered pedagogy will be important for you as a future teacher. In your response, please refer to at least three of the bold-faced words/phrases in the Department of Teaching and Learning's conceptual framework.

6. GPA 2.75

  • Application files with less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA require two additional letters of recommendation (a total of four) and a GPA petition statement.

7. Certificate of Clearance

8. Evidence of negative TB test results within the last two years.

9. Experience working with students preferred, but not required.

10. Completion of Child Development course, CLEP exam, or equivalent.

11. Meet Basic Skills Requirement

12. Evidence of Subject Matter Competency

  • Evidence of subject matter competency by passing state CSET examination(s), completion of state-approved waiver program, or by qualified college-level coursework/degree—may show evidence of registering for examination(s) for application purposes, but will need to meet Subject Matter Competency by the designated student teaching application deadlines in order to student teach. 

Teaching Credential Only (Special Education)

4. Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work.

5. Personal Statement: Please write a 500- word statement that articulates why an equity-centered pedagogy will be important for you as a future teacher. In your response, please refer to at least three of the bold-faced words/phrases in the Department of Teaching and Learning's conceptual framework.

6. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

  • Application files with less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA require two additional letters of recommendation (a total of four) and a GPA petition statement.

7. Certificate of Clearance

8. Evidence of negative TB test results within the last two years.

9. Experience working with students preferred, but nor required. 

10. Completion of Child Development course, CLEP exam, or equivalent.

11. Meet Basic Skills Requirement

12. Evidence of Subject Matter Competency

  • Evidence of subject matter competency by passing state CSET examination(s), completion of state-approved waiver program, or by qualified college-level coursework/degree—may show evidence of registering for examination(s) for application purposes, but will need to meet Subject Matter Competency by the designated student teaching application deadlines in order to student teach. 

Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies

4. Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work.

5. Personal Statement: Please write a 500- word statement that articulates why an equity-centered pedagogy will be important for you as a future teacher. In your response, please refer to at least three of the bold-faced words/phrases in the Department of Teaching and Learning's conceptual framework.

6. GPA 2.75

7. Certificate of Clearance

8. Evidence of a negative TB test result within the last 2 years.

9. Experience working with students preferred, but not required. 

10. Completion of 60 credit units at an accredited institution which are comprised of the following profile of courses:

    1. English: at least 1 course
    2. Math: at least 1 course
    3. Science: at least 1 course
    4. Social Sciences: at least 1 course
    5. The Arts: at least 1 course

11. Meet Basic Skills Requirement

 

 

Application Process

In the process of completing your application, you will need to submit the following documents:

  • Official Transcripts: This document shows you earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, supports your GPA, and indicates you completed a course in Child Development or Human Growth and Development.
  • Letters of Recommendation: You are recommended to submit letters from instructors or education professionals with whom you have previously worked who can attest to your knowledge, skills, and motivation.
  • Personal Statement: Along with showcasing your writing skills, this document describes your aspirations, how you see yourself as an agent of change and equity in the classroom, and your goals for accomplishing this.
  • Basic Skills Requirement: Your application needs to indicate a college-level understanding of reading, writing, and mathematics. This can be achieved through your transcripts, a California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) exam, Advanced Placement score, SAT or ACT score, or another listed form. Review all options, and find the necessary forms.
  • Subject Matter Requirements: You can demonstrate competency in your respective subject matter through your transcripts, CSET exam, or another format. Learn more, and find all forms for your application.

Submitting Documents

Please submit all documents via our online application. All components are required in order to complete your application for the Admissions Review Committee. 

Financial Aid

Along with submitting your application by the listed deadline, be sure to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Review all dates and financial aid options for graduate students.

Apply to a Teaching and Learning Program at the University of Redlands!

After reviewing all requirements for the BA in Education Studies, MA in Education, Learning and Teaching, MA in Analytics and Learning Design, and Preliminary Teaching Credential programs, get started on your application. For any questions or additional information, contact a graduate enrollment counselor.