How to Become a Teacher in California
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Career in California

Chapman University I Attallah College of Educational Studies
The MAT Elementary Education program at Chapman University offers an integrated pathway to earn both a Multiple Subject (MS) teaching credential and a Master of Arts in Teaching. Designed to prepare reflective and transformative educators, the program emphasizes collaboration with children, families, and communities.
Future Educators
This program is ideal for those seeking to teach in:
Elementary classrooms (Pre-K through 6th grade)
Specialized multiple-subject programs at the secondary level
View all teaching credentials offered at Chapman University.
Program Mission
Chapman’s teacher education programs aim to prepare educators who:
Use integrated, developmentally appropriate, and critical pedagogies
Collaborate effectively within diverse educational settings
Why Attallah College?
Where Our Graduates Teach
Chapman’s MAT Elementary Education alumni are employed in districts across Southern California, including:
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Career in California
From earning your teaching degree to obtaining your credentials, this guide offers
the essential steps to becoming a certified teacher in California. Visit the Chapman Newsroom to learn more.