The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) allows Teacher Education graduate program applicants to submit exam scores, evidence of sufficient coursework, or a mixture of coursework and exam scores to fulfill their Basic Skills and Subject Matter Competency Requirements.
To learn more about Chapman's combined teaching credential and master’s degree programs, full application requirements, and program application deadlines, visit our Teacher Education program webpages.
All Teacher Education graduate program applicants may choose from one of the following options to fulfill the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR):
See below or download the Attallah College BSR Guide for full details.
Note all test scores and/or evidence of coursework must be submitted as part of your program application. See Chapman's Office of Graduate Admission for program application and program deadlines.
To provide evidence of Basic Skills Requirement fulfillment entirely through coursework, provide official transcripts showing passage of reading, writing, and mathematics courses from a regionally accredited college or university. The transcripts must show passage of one or more courses (3 semester or 4 quarter unit courses) in each of the following categories with a grade of B or better:
You must indicate on your program application if you are choosing the coursework option and identify the course numbers from your transcript that qualify you to waive an exam score.
Note that qualifying coursework does not include professional development or continuing education units or in-service training or workshops.
If you wish to mix and match exam scores with coursework, you must indicate on your program application that you are choosing a combination of coursework and exam scores to fulfill the Basic Skills Requirement. You must upload qualifying exam scores and identify the reading, writing, and/or mathematics course numbers from your transcript that you believe will qualify you to waive one or more exam scores.
If you feel you completed a course that may still qualify but does not fall within the course topic list above, please reach out to credentials@chapman.edu for assistance.
All Teacher Education graduate program applicants may choose from one of the following options to fulfill the Subject Matter Competency Requirement (SMCR):
Download the Attallah College SMCR Guide for full details.
Note all test scores and/or evidence of coursework must be submitted as part of your program application. See Chapman's Office of Graduate Admission for program application and program deadlines.
All test scores and/or evidence of coursework must be submitted as part of your program application.
Note you must indicate on your program application if you are choosing the coursework option and identify the course numbers from your transcript that qualify you to waive an exam score.
To submit official exam scores, please use the following Chapman University Institution Codes:
Official transcripts can be sent directly from the university/institution to Chapman University via email to admtranscript@chapman.edu or via post to:
Chapman University
Office of Graduate Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
Where is Chapman University located?
Chapman University is located in the City of Orange, California, near historic Old Towne Orange. Our beautiful campus is centrally located in Orange County, a short distance from the 5, 55, 22, and 91 freeways.
Can I enroll in a credential-only program?
No, Chapman offers combined teaching credential and master's degree programs. Our combined programs can be completed in as few as 15 months. Students must select their master's degree program and type of credential(s) prior to applying.
When are Chapman's teacher education classes held?
All classes are held in the late afternoon and evenings, between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Fieldwork takes place in late afternoon during the summer or during a typical school day in fall and spring.
Additionally, the required full-time student teaching semester will be conducted during district contract hours, Monday through Friday.
What is the cost of the program?
Tuition for the 2023–2024 academic year is $1,130/credit (see the Tuition & Fees page for full details). All Attallah College graduate program applicants who submit all their materials by the program's priority deadline are automatically considered for tuition fellowships and scholarships.
What teaching programs do you offer?
Chapman offers combined master's degree and teaching credential programs in elementary, secondary, music, and special education, many of which can be completed in as few as 15 months. See the Teacher Education webpage for the complete list of graduate programs offered.
Can the credential I earn at Chapman be used to practice/work in any state other than California?
Chapman University offers degree programs that lead to professional licensure within the state of California, and which may also allow graduates to be eligible for licensure or certification in other states. However, other than for the state of California, Chapman has not made an independent determination as to whether its programs’ curriculum meets a particular state's educational requirements for licensure or certification. Therefore, students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact the state’s licensure entity where they intend to practice to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by the state(s) of their choice. Chapman is not responsible if a student is unable to qualify for state licensure or certification.
When is the application deadline?
See the graduate admission webpage for all teacher education and Attallah College application deadlines.
Do I need to submit any exam scores with my application?
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) allows Teacher Education graduate program applicants to submit exam scores, evidence of sufficient coursework, or a combination of prior coursework and exam scores to fulfill their Basic Skills and Subject Matter Competency Requirements.
Where can I mail my supporting documents?
Chapman University
Office of Graduate Admission
One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866
How do I receive more information?
The Attallah College of Educational Studies offers regular graduate information sessions. These sessions are great opportunities to obtain further information about the program and meet with the program coordinator.
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