Chapman’s Attallah College of Educational Studies offers a variety of teaching credential
programs for those who want to teach at the elementary, middle, or secondary level
and/or in special education.
The ongoing shortage of teachers in California means qualified educators are in high
demand, particularly in the special education, bilingual, science, and mathematics
areas.
Our combined teaching credential and master’s degree programs can be completed in
as few as 15 months.
All Chapman University Teacher Education programs prepare you for an English Learner
Authorization (ELA) to support students' English language acquisition as well as access
to academic content across the curriculum. Coursework requirements for the ELA are
fully integrated into all credential pathways.
Find the program that’s right for you, and get started today!
The Single Subject credential authorizes a teacher to teach one subject (math, science,
language arts, social studies, or music). Teachers holding Single Subject credentials
are typically employed at the high school or middle school (secondary) levels.
The Multiple Subject (elementary) credential authorizes a teacher to teach all the
subjects in a self-contained classroom. This is the credential for those who wish
to teach in an elementary (K–6) classroom or specialized multiple subject programs
at the secondary level.
A special education teaching credential, called Education Specialist, authorizes the
holder to teach students with a range of (dis)abilities. These credentials available
authorize service in transitional kindergarten, grades K–12, and classes organized
primarily for adults through age 22.
Education Specialist Mild Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Credential
The MMSN credential (formerly Mild/Moderate) authorizes candidates to teach students
with autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities,
orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, and
traumatic brain injury.
Education Specialist Extensive Support Needs (ESN) Credential
The ESN credential (formerly Moderate/Severe) authorizes candidates to teach students
with autism, deaf-blind, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, multiple
disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability,
and traumatic brain injury.
Joint Education Specialist Mild Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) and Extensive Support
Needs (ESN) Credentials
Candidates earning both Mild Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) and Extensive Support Needs
(ESN) credentials are authorized to teach students with all types of disabilities.
Joint Education Specialist Mild Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) and Multiple Subject
Credential
Candidates earning both Mild Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) and Multiple Subject credentials
are authorized to teach students in mild-to-moderate special education settings and
general education K–6 classrooms.
See TEACH California for more information about special education teaching credentials and requirements
in the state of California. See also the CTC webpage for the complete list of MMSN and ESN authorization areas.
