Who We Are

The Teacher Pathway Program (TPP) is a Monterey Peninsula College - CSU Monterey Bay collaboration intended to respond to our community's teacher shortage by facilitating the pathway for local prospective teachers who wish to earn their teaching credentials. The program provides a pathway from MPC's AA-T Elementary Teacher Education program to CSUMB's Liberal Studies bachelor's degree with a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential along with a California Subject Examinations for Teachers® (CSET) waiver. Join us in our "Grow our Own" initiative to prepare prospective teachers to use their culturally responsive experience to teach students in their community!

How to Apply

Anyone interested in becoming a part of the Teacher Pathway Program at MPC is encouraged to contact our program's Director, Jaye Luke to learn about the application process.

Program Benefits 

Participants of the Teacher Pathway Program receive the following benefits and resources: 

• Transfer support and resources
• Electronic support services 
• Peer support from peers taking the same classes as you 
• Priority Registration 
• CBEST and CSET preparation 
• Professional development
• Our CSUMB partners offer additional benefits, visit their page for more information. 

Program Requirement 

The following are student expectations of Teacher Pathway Program participants. We will work with you to ensure you have all the tools and resources to comply with the requirements and ensure your success in our Teacher Pathway Program.

• Attend a minimum of one academic counseling session per semester
• Complete/update a Comprehensive Educational Plan at the beginning of each semester. 
• Maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.67 or above.
• Participate in a minimum of one (TPP) activity/event per semester 
• 51 hours of field experience in a  K-12 classroom (offered as part of EDUC 1L)

Partnerships:

The MPC-CSUMB 2+2 or 2+2+1 program allows students to choose to complete a 5-year program in 4 or 5 years, graduating with an AA-T degree in Elementary Teacher Education from MPC, a BA degree in Liberal Studies and a preliminary multiple subject teaching credential with or without a bilingual authorization or a preliminary special education teaching credential. Currently, CSUMB credential graduates have a 98% job placement!

Visit CSUMB's Teacher Pathway Program website to learn more about the resources available at CSUMB!