Pursuing a Masters Degree and adding a Teaching Credential (while still completing Masters Degree)

Graduate Admissions Information

If you are interested in pursuing your post-baccalaureate work, we recommend that you carefully review the graduate admission requirements. As you begin to explore your options visit the department website for information on masters and credential programs. Once you determine that you want to add a new graduate degree, you must submit a petition to add a new graduate degree objective.

Tuition & Financial Aid Information

Tuition will be charged based on the Graduate Student Fee Schedule as long as you are completing both programs concurrently.

If you complete your Master’s Degree prior to completing all coursework for your Teaching Credential program, your tuition for the remainder of your Teaching Credential program will be charged based on the Credential Student Fee Schedule.

Eligibility for financial aid will be based on your status as a Graduate student as long as you are completing both programs concurrently.

If you complete your master’s degree prior to completing all coursework for your Teaching Credential program, your financial aid eligibility for the remainder of your Teaching Credential program will be based on your status as a Teaching Credential Student.

Review the Understanding Enrollment Requirements page on the Financial Aid & Scholarships website for details regarding how your enrollment impacts the various types of financial aid.
The Earned Unit Maximums for the State University Grant are based on total earned (completed) units. Enrolling in courses that are not required for your master’s degree prior to officially adding a Credential program may result in exhausting your eligibility for the State University Grant.

Once you have officially added the Credential Program, your eligibility will be adjusted to reflect the increased unit requirements for the combined objective (Master’s & Credential).

The Maximum Timeframe Standard under our Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Applicants is based on total units attempted while pursuing your program. Enrolling in courses that are not required for your master’s degree prior to officially adding a Credential program may result in exhausting your overall eligibility for financial aid prior to completing your program.

Information regarding the financial aid process and types of aid available for Graduate Students is located on the Financial Aid & Scholarships website

Information regarding the financial aid process and types of aid available for Credential Studentsis located on the Financial Aid & Scholarships website (relevant only if you complete your Graduate program prior to completing all Teaching Credential coursework).

Registration Information

Students will follow the same registration process as the graduate students. To view your registration window, log in to your BroncoDirect account and click on Student Center under the Student Self Services menu. Please watch this how-to video, on checking your registration window. Also, you may view: How to register for classes. If you have questions about which courses you should enroll in, please do not hesitate to contact your Department Graduate Coordinator. To further assist you in getting started on your CPP journey, click on resources and next steps for more information. Check the Class Search for Course Offerings. Please click on the Registration Information link for more information.