The University of La Verne’s Single Subject 4+1 program provides undergraduate students in specific fields of study the option to obtain their Single Subject Teaching Credential (7th -12th grades) and Master of Arts in Teaching with only one additional year after their undergraduate program for a total of 5 years. 

The partnership between the undergraduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences and the LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne reflects a shared commitment to preparing outstanding education professionals. It fosters a collaborative learning environment between students and faculty, dedicated to developing high-quality community educators. The 4+1 Program at La Verne focuses on fostering personal and academic growth in students through top-notch teaching, guidance, and professional readiness. Their unyielding commitment is geared towards cultivating proficient single-subject teachers of the future. 

La Verne’s 4+1 program is a direct education pathway for students to obtain their bachelor’s degree in English, Physics, Music, or Social Sciences as well as their Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) which includes the Single Subject Teaching Credential in a total of 5 years. The curriculum offers a unique approach to becoming an educator in your area of study by building a strong foundation in educational philosophies with an emphasis on the practical application of teaching methods within middle and high school classrooms. 

Students in this pathway will complete their undergraduate coursework and will have 16 units of upper-division semester hours that will apply to both their undergraduate and graduate coursework. The credential coursework (upper division hours) will follow the same format and sequence as the traditional Credential & Master program for all credential candidates.  

Program Requirements for Concentration

• Minimum 2.75 GPA to begin
• Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in the program in accordance with the University’s Graduate GPA requirements
• Face-to-face interview with the MAT program chair or designee
• Meet with Education Advisor at least one time per semester to monitor progress according to requirements
• Must meet credential prerequisites prior to registering for the first credential class
  • Prerequisites
    • TB Clearance California Education Code Section 49406
    • Live Scan/Fingerprint Clearance California Education Code Section 44320(b)
    • Certificate of Clearance (CoC) California Education Code Section 44320(b)

Concentration in Teaching, Single Subject Requirements

16 semester hours