Department of Teacher Education

Mission Statement

We prepare teachers who are dedicated to the academic achievement of all students, and who demonstrate a commitment to life-long, professional growth and school leadership.

The Department of Teacher Education offers post-baccalaureate and graduate programs to prepare teachers who are committed to improving school practices for California's diverse student populations and who can model such practices in their own classrooms.

Faculty

The Department of Teacher Education faculty is comprised of professors committed to preparing effective teachers and other educational professionals for California's diverse schools. The faculty have recognized expertise and are active in the professional discipline of Teacher Education. They are supplemented by a select group of lecturers drawn from respected universities and public schools in the Bay Area.

Credentials Student Service Center

The College of Education Credential Student Service Center (CSSC) is provided as a service to all students and faculty involved in the credential programs. The CSSC provides the evaluations of coursework upon which the faculty make decisions as to the admission of an applicant to a program, as well as the recommendation for a credential upon a candidate's completion of a program.