MATTC Teacher Residency Program
Experience the Santa Clara Difference
Our vision imagines a region and world in which everyone has access to an inspiring education and the psychological tools and support to propel them toward flourishing lives of meaning, purpose and connection. Our education is characterized by Strong Values, Social Justice, Transformative, Diverse Community.
Read more about our Department of Education's Vision and Mission.
TEACHER RESIDENCY PATHWAY:
In collaboration with the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE), Santa Clara University teacher candidates pursuing a single subject mathematics or science credential in the 1-year pathway (summer start) or Winter start may be eligible for the SCCOE Teacher Residency Program. During their student teaching year, SCU Master of Arts in Teaching with Teaching Credential (MATTC) candidates in the Teacher Residency Program receive a $25,000 stipend and additional professional support. Candidates in the Teacher Residency Program agree to teach in California public schools with a commitment to prioritize schools in Santa Clara County for a minimum of four years upon obtaining their preliminary teaching credential.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Apply first to MATTC and indicate interest in the Teacher Residency Program under the Scholarships section of the application.
- Once accepted to MATTC:
- Complete brief SCCOE residency application
- Meet with MATTC Director
FAQs
No. As a joint collaboration with the SCCOE, interested applicants must first apply to SCU’s MATTC program. Once admitted to MATTC, candidates can then complete the brief application with SCCOE.
In order for international students to be eligible for the Teacher Residency Program, they must be authorized to work in the United States in order to fulfill the four year teaching service obligation.
The SCCOE will disperse stipends directly to Teacher Residency Program candidates during their student teaching year.
Affording SCU
We have multiple scholarship opportunities, including Semilla Scholarship (50% tuition reduction). See Financial Aid page to learn more.
Need More Info?
Yes, but they would not receive the stipend or the additional support until their student teaching year, which typically occurs in their second year of the program.