Educator Preparation Programs

The Educator Preparation Programs Department cultivates diverse educators empowered to serve and advocate for communities through inclusive and culturally sustaining educational practices for equitable outcomes. We offer credential pathways and grant opportunities to customize your education career. Credential Pathways and Grant Opportunities: Educator Career Workforce Pathways (ECWP) Programs: Explore options in early childhood, general, and special education, counseling, social work, and psychology. Reduce tuition with available grants. Pathways include: Early Education, School Employee to Teacher, 12-month Teacher Residency, Multiple/Single Subject, and Special Education concentrations. Also School-Based Mental Health, Residency Assistance, and Early Learning Apprenticeship. EPP Teacher Credentialing: Earn preliminary or clear teaching credentials, including Education Specialist and Multiple Subject. Bridge program to update Education Specialist credentials. EPP Teacher Induction Program for preliminary teachers. PK-3 ECE Specialist Credential coming soon. EPP Administrator Credentialing: Earn preliminary or clear administrative credentials through our Leaders in Educational Administration Program (LEAP).