»Master of Arts in Teaching + Single Subject Teaching Credential: Secondary Education

Chapman University I Attallah College of Educational Studies

The MAT Secondary Education program at Chapman University offers an integrated pathway to earn both a Single Subject (SS) teaching credential and a Master of Arts in Teaching. Designed to prepare reflective and transformative educators, the program emphasizes collaboration with youth, their families, and communities to support the well-being of educational, social, and ecological systems.

Future Educators

This program is ideal for those seeking to teach a single subject at the secondary level, such as:

• English

• Mathematics

• Science

• Social Science

• Music

Single Subject credential holders are typically employed in middle or high school classrooms. View all teaching credentials offered at Chapman University.

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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

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Why Attallah College?

• Small Class Sizes
  Low student-to-faculty ratios for personalized learning
• Flexible Schedule
  Evening classes held once a week (4 p.m. or 7 p.m.) to accommodate working professionals
• Financial Support
  Tuition assistance, fellowship opportunities, and Golden State Teacher Grant options
  
• Individualized Attention
  Tailored instruction and one-on-one support
• Hands-On Learning
  Community-based experiences that integrate coursework with student teaching
  
• Diverse Program Offerings
  Combined credential + master’s programs in elementary, secondary, special education, and music education

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Where Our Graduates Teach

Chapman’s MAT Secondary Education alumni are employed in districts across Southern California, including:

• Orange Unified School District
• Santa Ana Unified School District
• Tustin Unified School District
• Corona-Norco Unified School District
• Irvine Unified School District
• Los Angeles Unified School District