MA/C Admitted Student Welcome

Congratulations, we are pleased to have you join the 2025-2026 UCSC MA/Credential Program!

The 2025-2026 MA/Credential Program begins Monday, July 21, 2025, and ends Friday, July 17, 2026. After successful completion of program requirements, candidates exit the program with a California SB 2042 Preliminary Teaching Credential and a Master of Arts Degree in Education.

Please note: Although Fall Quarter classes do not begin until late September or early October, some MA/Credential Program classes begin after Labor Day.  

New Student Orientation will take place during the first week of classes, Tuesday, July 22nd, 1pm to 5pm, and Friday, July 25th, 1pm to 5pm (location TBD).

Please review  Admitted - Now What? for important next steps towards your MA and teaching credential!