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Attallah College of Educational Studies

» Secondary Education

The combined Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and Single Subject (SS) teaching credential program at Chapman University aims to develop reflective and transformative teachers capable of working collaboratively with youth, their families and communities for the sustainable well-being of educational, social and ecological systems.

The mission of Chapman's Teacher Education program is to prepare teachers who use integrated, developmentally appropriate and critical pedagogies and are ready to collaborate within diverse educational communities. 

MAT Secondary Education

The MAT Secondary Education program allows the candidate to obtain both a Single Subject (SS) teaching credential and a master’s degree through a rigorous program of coursework, fieldwork and student research. 

The Single Subject (SS) teaching credential authorizes teachers to teach one subject, and they are typically employed at the high school or middle school (secondary) levels. The Single Subject teaching credential options at Chapman are English, mathematics, science, social science and music. Visit our Teaching Credential webpage for a list of all credentials offered at Chapman University.

Why Attallah College?

  • Enjoy the benefits of low student-to-faculty ratios due to our small class sizes
  • Comprehensive financial aid opportunities, including tuition assistance and scholarships available 
  • Designed for working professionals, with classes offered once a week at 4 p.m. or 7 p.m.
  • Tailored support and personalized instruction for individual learning needs
  • Experiential, community-based learning that integrates coursework with student teaching experience
  • Combined teaching credential and master's degree programs in elementary, secondary, special education and music education

Our Students and Alumni

Chapman University Secondary Education graduates are employed all across Southern California, including in these school districts:

  • 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

Our Research 

Alumni Highlight
Kevin Kim, MAT '20
"As someone who thrives in a hands-on collaborative learning environment, I found Chapman’s MAT program to be a perfect fit for me. The cohort model brings the students together as everyone works collectively to achieve a like-minded goal: to learn as much as we can so that we can go out into the world and enable the dreams of others. The highli...
Alumni Highlight
Chad Coudriet, MAT '23
"Every professor at Attallah College has modeled and offered content to provide access to every student. They have taught us how to have an asset-based lens, and through lesson planning strategies such as UDL, differentiation and CGI, we have learned to remove obstacles and offer access to all learners while supporting the whole child."
Alumni Highlight
Dorcas Hoi, MA '19
"I am excited that Attallah College continues to foster many promising educators. I am reminded of how much I’ve grown since I first declared myself as a future educator."

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Contact Us


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

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Graduate Financial Aid
gradfinaid@chapman.edu
(714) 628-2730

Application Deadlines


Priority Application Deadline: February 1, 2025

Regular Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

Please note: To be considered for fellowship opportunities, prospective students must submit their application by the priority deadline date.