The Teacher Education Program at UC Santa Barbara is accepting applications for the 2027-28 academic year, and those who apply by Jan. 15 can earn a teaching credential and master’s degree in just one year, the school has announced.
By Fall 2028, teachers will be prepared to teach on day one in their own classrooms, according to UCSB.
In the last three years, 69 percent of Teacher Education Program (TEP) candidates self-reported that they had received a job offer by June.
“TEP at the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education believes public education has the power to shape a more equitable future for all learners and is committed to preparing creative teacher leaders who strive to improve the educational system,” school officials said.
The rigorous, 12-month master’s degree plus teaching credential program offers credentials in Elementary Education, Secondary Education (specializing in English, history, math, science, or world languages Spanish), and Special Education (specializing in mild to moderate or extensive support needs).
The program is structured to focus on developing constructive relationships, immersing grad students in a full year of supported student teaching, and integrating coursework with fieldwork to put theory into practice.
The following types of candidates are encouraged to apply:
• Enthusiastic about educating, curious about people and learning, and passionate about serving young populations
• Collaborate to gain new perspectives and better results • Understand that knowledge comes in many forms and lives in diverse communities • Expect excellence from all students and support them in achieving it
• Reflect critically on personal experiences and are willing to challenge personal assumptions
• Believe public education has the power to shape the future • Want to enact change by becoming a teacher leader
Learn more about the UCSB Teacher Education Program by attending the upcoming program and application information meetings.
The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education offers masters, doctorates and teaching credentials from its Department of Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology; Department of Education, and Teacher Education Program.
The school also offers three undergraduate minors in Education, Applied Psychology, and Science & Mathematics Education. A new Bachelor of Arts in Education & Society will be offered beginning in fall 2027.
For more, visit www.Education.ucsb.edu.