Bachelor's in Education for Transfer Students

Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies with Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

The Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies with Multiple Subject Credential is for transfer students who have started but have not yet completed a four-year undergraduate degree related to Education. Our program takes 2 academic years to complete, which includes a culminating fieldwork experience. Students interested in an extended pathway option can speak with their designated academic advisor upon admission. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to teach multiple subjects in the Pre-K-12 elementary school setting. Our program is WSCUC approved. 

Our bachelor's degree program is fully aligned with our educational justice and social justice school ethos which emphasizes access and excellent educational opportunity for diverse learners. We work with our students to help them become more aware of social justice issues so they are in a better position to teach and support their students. We prepare students to be change agents by turning their classrooms into communities.

This is a hybrid program with classes both online and in-person at our Redlands main campus. 

Career Outlook

As nearly 25% of teachers retire in the coming years, the demand for new teachers in Southern California will remain high. The University of Redlands School of Education, through the BA in Education Studies program, is dedicated to developing and mentoring compassionate, influential teachers who are driven to contribute to something greater than themselves. This program allows students to find future success as a teacher.

The teaching credential program also lays the foundation for a long-term future in education, not only as a teacher but also in leadership roles as well. Teaching experience is the first step to becoming a department head, administrator, or principal that can shape educational access and equity for a school and the greater community.

Launch Your Career as an Educator at Redlands

The Redlands Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies degree program develops teachers who are paving the way for academic innovation. Interested in taking the next step in your own career? Explore the BA in Education Studies admission requirements below, request more information, or get started on your application today!

Admission Requirements

Important Deadline Information:  Please refer to the Application and Enrollment Calendar for deadlines.

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  1. Completed application
  2. 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
  3. Evidence of meeting Basic Skills Requirement
  4. Transcript with evidence of undergraduate coursework from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 2.75 or higher
  5. Evidence of a negative TB test result within the last 2 years
  6. Certificate of Clearance
  7. Experience working with students preferred, but not required
  8. Two recommendations from professionals who know the applicant's capacity for academic work
  9. 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to engage and support diverse learners through equitable planning and differentiated learning experiences;
  2. Exhibit critical consciousness in reading and writing as evidenced by research-based projects that have a social justice lens;
  3. Analyze patterns and trends in the assessment of student learning in order to construct evidence-based equitable practices;
  4. Understand the work of teaching as critical to advancing a socially just, inclusive, and democratic society;
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the links between theory and practice in teaching and learning; and,
  6. Create a curriculum that makes connections between planning, assessment, content knowledge, and social justice.

Hybrid Format

The Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies program is offered in a hybrid format. Courses in terms 1-4 are scheduled twice per week, in the evening. These courses will meet in person for the first session and synchronously online for the second session of each week.

Coursework & Pathway

The coursework and field experience segments of the program are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Pathways are recommended for timely program completion. 

For course descriptions, please view the most recent university catalog.


BA in Education Studies Multiple Subject Program Pathway >