If you are interested in applying to the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization program, you must:

• Have a valid Multiple Subject Teaching or Designated Single Subjects Credential (in any subject).
• Hold English Learner Authorization.
• Submit verification of experience. When you apply, you must have a minimum of three years successful, full-time teaching experience in any grade or subject. Acceptable experience does not include student teaching, internship teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency permit. This experience may include teaching outside of California. You will be asked to submit your credential number on your application.
• Please download this School Administrator Agreement Form to be completed by your Principal/School Administrator on your school’s letterhead.  Submit this signed letter with your application.

Participants who complete all program modules and requirements earn 17 CEUs, representing approximately 1500–200 hours of professional learning. CEUs are widely recognized as a standard measure of continuing education and are reflected on a USC transcript.

For context, every 10 hours of learning equals one CEU. A three-unit graduate credit course typically equals 45 hours of learning. Please note that the acceptance of CEUs for salary advancement or step credit is determined by individual school districts. If you plan to use CEUs for this purpose, we recommend checking with your HR department prior to enrollment.

Transcript copies are available for order through USC’s online Parchment system [here].

Tuition

The total cost of tuition for the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization program is $7,100. To secure your space, a $710 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of application. The remaining $6390 balance must be paid in full before the program starts.

Please note payments are accepted only by credit card through our secure portal or by check mailed to our office.

For school districts requiring a Purchase Order (PO), our office is available to provide guidance and support.

Cancellations and Substitutions Policy

All cancellations must be received in writing. The amount paid minus a $300.00 processing fee will be refunded for all cancellations received in writing 3 weeks before the first day of the program. For international credit card users: Currency fluctuations occur. Refunds, if requested, will be made in USD at the exchange rate in effect at the time the refund is processed.  USC Rossier will not be responsible for any loss incurred by the card holder. NO refunds will be granted for cancellations received on or after 3 weeks before the first day of the program. By email, you may arrange for a substitute participant at least 1 week before the program. Should USC Rossier need to cancel the program, participants will receive a full refund of their amount paid minus application fees, if applicable.

There will be a deposit of $710 collected to register for the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization program.

Most course materials will be provided electronically through the program’s learning management system.  Some textbook purchases are required. Each participant will also receive a USC email address which provides full access to USC’s extensive digital resources for research and learning. All communication from USC is conducted using the USC email assigned to each participant.

As a Continuing Education Unit (CEU)*program, MIAA does not qualify for federal financial aid, and payment plans are not available. However, candidates may apply for a low-interest loan through the USC Credit Union. Details on the Certificate Program Loan can be found [here].

If you have any questions or need support with tuition or payment processes, please don’t hesitate to contact Paloma Saenz, Program Administrator, at psaenz@rossier.usc.edu.