Become an Extraordinary Educator
Compassionate Education
LMU offers teacher preparation programs that are rooted in inclusive social-justice practices, providing personalized guidance and exceptional preparation in pursuing a California teaching credential and optional professional Master of Arts degree. With flexible fieldwork pathways to meet the needs of beginning educators across the state, we prepare extraordinary teachers for today’s schools. We proudly rank in the top 5 percent of all graduate schools of education nationwide.
Program Highlights
- Earn a teaching credential in one year
- Earn a Master of Arts in two years
- Scholarships, grants, and teacher loan forgiveness available
- Flexible fieldwork options
- Bilingual authorizations embedded for qualified applicants
Master of Arts in Transformative Education
Teacher Preparation Programs
- Elementary (Multiple Subject) Teaching Credential
- Secondary (Single Subject) Teaching Credential
- Special Ed (Mild to Moderate Support Needs) Teaching Credential
- Elementary Combined with Special Ed (Dual) Teaching Credentials
Personalized Fieldwork Pathways
- Student Teaching: LMU placement in mentor teacher’s classroom
- Resident Teaching: Hired by school to work with mentor teacher
- Intern Teaching: Hired by school to teach in own classroom
- Private School Teaching: Hired by school to teach in own classroom
A Community Founded on Social Justice
We firmly believe that education is society’s best tool for fostering social justice. We train future educators to cultivate equity for their students and communities through their work as teachers, counselors, school psychologists, administrators, leaders, and more.
Intimate Learning Environment
From admissions to commencement, you’ll receive personalized attention and one-on-one academic advising; enjoy small class sizes (20-25 students) and interactive learning experiences; and foster relationships with supportive faculty who serve as hands-on mentors.
Employment-Friendly Programs
Courses are offered in the late afternoon and early evening, so you can continue working during the day for the bulk of your studies. And you'll receive dedicated career services in your field of choice.
Succeed Wherever You Go
We prepare you to thrive in all types of careers in education—whether at public, charter, parochial, or private schools; colleges and universities; non-profit and advocacy groups; community and mental-health agencies; and other organizations committed to making a difference for students and their communities.