Earn your California teaching credential and master’s degree as you gain the skills and real classroom experience to make a meaningful impact in your community. At University of Redlands, you’ll prepare to support students, lead with purpose, and grow as an educator.
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About the MALT programs
Start terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Program length: 16-24 months
Mode of study: Hybrid or online (Mild to moderate support needs only)
Campus location: Redlands or Riverside
Total units: 36-39 units
✓ Transfer-credits accepted
Accredited by the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
The Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Teaching (MALT) program prepares you to earn your degree and a California teaching credential while building skills to challenge inequities and create inclusive learning environments. With five credential tracks, you'll find a range of program options designed to support your path and goals in education. Dual credential tracks allow you to earn two teaching credentials in the same amount of time it takes to earn one, expanding the types of classrooms and students you can serve.
Explore credential tracks
Multiple Subject (Elementary)
Single Subject (Middle or High School)
Mild to Moderate Support Needs (Special Education)
Dual Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs + Multiple Subject
Dual Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs + Single Subject
Why choose Redlands?
Strong partnerships with local schools
You’ll gain real classroom experience through partnerships with public school districts and charter schools across the Inland Empire and beyond. These relationships connect your learning to real classrooms and help you build experience from the start.
A focus on equity and real impact
Your preparation is grounded in educational justice and the needs of today’s classrooms. You’ll build the skills to support diverse learners and contribute to meaningful, lasting change in your school and community.
A supportive cohort experience
You’ll learn alongside a group of peers who are equally committed to education and community impact. This shared experience supports your growth and creates lasting professional connections.
Personalized guidance every step of the way
You’ll receive individualized support from faculty and advisors who know your goals and guide you through coursework, fieldwork, and the credentialing process.
Real students. Real stories.
At University of Redlands, education is personal, purposeful, and designed to help students thrive at every stage of their journey. Whether pursuing an undergraduate degree, advancing through graduate study, or exploring a career-changing pathway, students benefit from hands-on learning, real-world experience, close faculty mentorship, and a supportive community that encourages curiosity, creativity, and leadership. Why is University of Redlands #WorthIt? Hear it directly from our students!
Top 10
in Best Value Schools
–U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Opportunity College and University
–Carnegie Classification for Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Best in the West
–Princeton Review, 2026
Take your next steps
Undergraduate Admissions: 800.455.50.64 | Graduate Admissions: 888.999.9844 1200 East Colton Ave., Redlands, CA 92373