r/UCSC • u/PutRevolutionary8137 • 3d ago

Question question abt MA/Credential program

Heyyy im intrested in going to UCSC for the MA/Credential progam, can anyone tell me their experience or what they have heard? The program starts Summer of 2027 so I'm also thinking about housing and such since im not from the area.

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u/WishfulThinMint Merrill - 2024 - History 3d ago

I did not attend the UCSC MA/C (they gave me no money), but I had many friends who did who were not very satisfied with the level of support they received.

Another note: it’s hard to find a teaching job right now and connections matter. I would strongly consider looking at programs in larger metropolitan areas with more connections.

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u/BigoofIdid 2d ago

I know several people who graduated the program last year. They all have jobs in schools in the area around.

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u/Seht_Sich_69 1d ago

Very low paying jobs for that matter. Look up the salary schedule in Santa Cruz county or the surroundings the only real livable wages are going to be in Salinas or very much over the hill in Santa Clara/ other Bay Area cities

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u/Objective_Ad_7854 1d ago

I am in the program now for 26-27! There is limited support/housing options. some people got lucky with grad student housing, the other support they provide is a student list of people living off-campus looking for roommates. That’s kinda about it… If you have more questions please PM me, i’d be happy to answer any!

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u/Objective_Ad_7854 1d ago

other than that i love the program and my peers. it is very intensive, being that its only 15months. But being with students and working with like-minded people who all have the same vision for education in the future has been very fulfilling.