Welcome to the School of Education and teacher credentialing. We are looking to work with new teachers who have a heartbeat for kids and a passion for learning. The profession of teaching is a most honorable one, which touches lives far into the future. At Simpson University we prepare multiple and single subject teachers to guide and inspire their students to high achievement and quality character.

Simpson has talented faculty and mentors. All of the full-time faculty and many adjunct faculty have doctorates. They were selected based upon their exemplary careers and talents in mentoring new teachers. Collectively, they have served as teachers and administrators in private, missionary, public and overseas schools.

The Simpson teacher credentialing program prepares you for success. Hallmarks of our teacher credentialing program are experiences in working with children from diverse cultures, skills in technology and classroom management, and skills in developing character in students.

Candidates have rich experiences working with children. Student teachers receive weekly visits and feedback from the university supervisors. Supervision is performed by full-time education faculty and exemplary former teachers and administrators.

Simpson prepares teachers for single subjects for 7-12 grades and multiple subjects for K-8 instruction. Multiple subject student teachers may choose to do one-half of student teaching in placements away from the Redding area. We want candidates to student teach where they plan to get a job, so we place them across California, other states and missionary schools around the world. We are an authorized partner in the Department of Defense Schools where our student teachers are placed in Italy, Germany and other countries.

We have a very convenient schedule for busy lives. Our courses meet once a week, in either day-time or evening classes to accommodate the lives of busy adults. Although the program can be completed in two semesters, we encourage candidates to spread the coursework prior to student teaching over two semesters. This approach works well for cogent learning and allows time for the necessities of life. The five courses are followed by a semester of student teaching which is full-time. By choosing the three-semester program, candidates can maximize their financial aid to reduce any out-of-pocket expenses.

Our graduates are successful and highly sought. We have several graduates who have attained National Board Certification. And hundreds more who have completed the Master of Arts in Education. Almost half of the teacher credentialing program can be applied to the Master of Arts in Education program.

We carefully and joyfully mentor our students. Our students express their gratitude about how personally they are cared for in our program. Faculty and staff are available and willing to advise and assist students.

We would love to work with you in pursuit of your dream to become a professional educator.

Sincerely,
Glee Brooks, Ed.D.
Dean of Education