Overview

With its distinct focus on technology as a learning tool and an innovative instructional design that combines online class sessions with face-to-face Saturday meetings, Loyola Marymount University's CAST program is designed to meet your professional goals while accommodating your busy work schedule.

Key Features

The fully online CAST program allows full-time Catholic Archdiocesan School Teachers to earn an Master of Arts degree in Transformative Education and a California Preliminary Teaching Credential (Multiple or Single Subject).

In keeping with LMU's commitment to Catholic education, all CAST candidates receive generous financial aid.
During the second year of coursework, candidates declare one of three concentrations for the Master of Arts in Urban Education: Digital Learning, Disability Studies and Inclusive Education, Educational Policy and Administration, Language and Culture.
This California Preliminary Teaching Credential is valid for 5 years. After completion of the Preliminary Credential, holders have five years to clear their credential by completing an approved induction program, frequently offered through districts and county offices of education.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Language, Theory, and Pedagogy for Teaching English Learners
Effective Learning Environments
Policies/Practices for Inclusive Classrooms
Multiple Subjects STEM Methods for Diverse Populations
Literacy Methods for Diverse Populations

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

56 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Personal Statement of Intent
One set of official transcripts from all colleges, universities attended, including community colleges.
A Bachelor's from a regionally accredited university or international equivalency is required.
Current Professional Resume.
Verification of Current Full-Time Teaching Employment.
Recommendation from your School Principal.
CAST Candidate Agreement (form available in application).
Title IIA Compliance Form (if applicable, form available in application).
Additional SOE/CTC Application Material Uploads, if you have them available.
CTC Certificate of Clearance -- also known as LiveScan/Fingerprinting.

Work experience

CAST candidates must be employed as full-time K-12 teachers or administrators at a Catholic school.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

48328 USD / year

≈ 48328 USD / year
Out-of-State

48328 USD / year

≈ 48328 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

48328 USD / year

≈ 48328 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Los Angeles

Funding

Scholarships Information

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