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Get a Bachelor’s + Master’s Degree in Just 5 Years

Integrated TE Programs

Chapman University’s integrated Teacher Education programs provide a streamlined route to becoming a credentialed K–12 educator.

Chapman undergraduate students begin master’s-level coursework during their junior or senior year and apply up to 15 credits toward both degrees—cutting the time and cost of graduate school by as much as 50%.

Choose Your Integrated Pathway


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Bachelor’s Degree to Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction

  • Integrated Bachelor’s/Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction with Joint Preliminary Multiple Subject (Elementary) and Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs Credential (Special Education)

Bachelor’s Degree to Master of Arts in Teaching

  • Integrated Bachelor’s/Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education (Multiple Subject Credential)
  • Integrated Bachelor’s/Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education (Single Subject Credential)
  • Integrated Bachelor’s/Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education (Music Education Program Emphasis)

Bachelor’s Degree to Master of Arts in Special Education

  • Integrated Bachelor’s/Master of Arts in Special Education with Preliminary Mild/Moderate Credential
  • Integrated Bachelor’s/Master of Arts in Special Education with Preliminary Extensive Support Needs Credential

Key Benefits

  • Complete your BA + MA in five years

  • Earn a California teaching credential

  • Save time and tuition with 15 credits toward both degrees

  • Seamless transition to graduate-level coursework

Where Our Graduates Teach

Chapman’s Integrated Pathways 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

How to Become a Teacher in California

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Career in California

The Reward and Impact of Teaching 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.

Application Deadlines

Students interested in the MACI program must apply by March 16.

Applications for the Integrated Teacher Education programs are accepted on a rolling basis, with deadlines of:
  • Nov. 15 (interterm/spring start)
  • April 15 (summer/fall start).

Contact Us

Dr. Trisha Sugita
Director of Teacher Education Programs
teachereducation@chapman.edu

Miriam Martinez
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
miriamm@chapman.edu

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