APU’s Integrated Teaching Credential Program: Get a Bachelor’s and Credential in 4 Years

Did you know that you can get both a bachelor’s degree and teaching credential in just four years? Enrolling in a specialized teaching credential program that combines your undergraduate studies with teacher training allows you to graduate with the skills you need to be a leader who impacts lives in the classroom—and the ability to get started right away.

Not only can you cultivate the knowledge needed to be a skilled teacher, but you can also earn your California teaching credential and be ready for hiring in a field that needs more qualified teachers. If you’re looking to take advantage of this opportunity, here’s what you need to know.

Learning How to Be a Teacher

Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers, requiring educators who are not only capable of providing lessons and encouraging understanding in students, but also compassionate and creative leaders. As part of the Integrated Bachelor’s and Teaching Credential Program at Azusa Pacific University, you’ll become knowledgeable in your field and subject area while getting the practical, applied classroom experience needed to be an effective teacher. After four years, you will graduate ready to teach in your own K-12 classroom.

In the program at APU, you can expect to:

• Work with and learn directly from experienced teachers who will share the best teaching practices.
• Assist in a real classroom (and teach lessons with the support of a host teacher) during the Teacher Apprentice Program.
• Complete hours of practical teaching in K-12 classes, so you’ll be confident to teach after graduation.
• Be prepared to teach in diverse settings and understand the current trends and challenges in the field.

Graduating Ready to Work

Aside from the benefit of leaving college ready to teach, there are other reasons to pursue a bachelor’s degree and teaching credential at Azusa Pacific University. Azusa Pacific is consistently among the 10 largest teacher credentialing institutions in California, while alumni educators from APU are known for their strong commitment to students and the teaching profession.

Additionally, there is currently a persistent teacher shortage in California, so qualified teachers are in high demand. Within the state, for example, nearly 8 out of every 10 schools are in need of educators equipped to teach special education students, according to recent survey research. At APU, you can major in allied health, math, or liberal studies and prepare to teach in subject areas with the most acute shortages. Combining your major with the integrated teaching credential is one way to increase your post-graduation career opportunities.

Curious to learn more about how you can become a qualified teacher (in the most in-demand subject areas) in just four years? Take some time to explore the Integrated Bachelor’s and Teaching Credential Program at Azusa Pacific.

Posted: January 24, 2019