This institution is regulated by: The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 W. Washington Street, Room E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Toll Free Number 1-800-227-5695 or (317) 232-1320.

The University of Southern California Master of Arts in Teaching degree program will abide by the Iowa Code Section 261.9(1)(g) which provides options for refund of tuition and mandatory fees for an Iowan who is deployed. Further, a student seeking an Iowa educator license is advised that successful completion of this institution’s program(s) of educator preparation does not qualify a student for initial educator licensure by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. A candidate seeking licensure in the State of Iowa must first be licensed/certified as an educator in the state in California. This institution shall assist a candidate in contacting the appropriate licensing board in California. This institution shall assist the candidate in understanding the requirements of the appropriate licensing board prior to the candidate’s completion of this institution’s program(s) of educator preparation and will assist the candidate in obtaining their California credential contingent upon successful completion of the program. Candidates seeking subsequent licensure from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners must contact that Board (515-281-5849; http://www.boee.iowa.gov/) for licensure requirements in Iowa.

The University of Southern California – Rossier School of Education is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

Approved to operate by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education.

Because teaching credential rules vary greatly by state, it is vital that you understand the licensure and practice requirements of the state in which you intend to become a licensed teacher. Completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program does not guarantee teacher licensure in North Carolina public schools. Candidates should contact their local school administrative offices and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction regarding specific initial and advanced licensure requirements in their program areas. The University of Southern California holds a tuition guaranty bond for students in North Carolina. Anyone who wishes to see a copy of the tuition guaranty bond may visit the office of the program director in the Rossier School of Education during normal business hours.

University of Southern California is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.

If a complaint is not settled at the institutional level, the student may contact the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Nashville, TN 37243-0830. Telephone: 615-741-5293. If the institution uses a mediation clause in its enrollment agreement, the catalog must describe the steps required of the student and/or the institution to initiate the mediation process.

The University of Southern California is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and completion information on the programs offered by the University of Southern California, please visit http://www.tn.gov/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button.

Credits earned at the University of Southern California may not transfer to another educational institution. Credits earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by the University of Southern California. You should obtain confirmation that the University of Southern California will accept any credits you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer credits earned at the University of Southern California to determine if such institutions will accept credits earned at the University of Southern California prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement. The ability to transfer credits from the University of Southern California to another educational institution may be very limited. Your credits may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at the University of Southern California if you enroll in another educational institution. You should never assume that credits will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of the University of Southern California and of any other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the credits earned at the University of Southern California before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.

The University of Southern California is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes University of Southern California to offer field placement components for specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov.

The transferability of credits earned at the University of Southern California is at the discretion of the receiving college, university, or other educational institution. Students considering transferring to any institution should not assume that credits earned in any program of study at the University of Southern California will be accepted by the receiving institution. Similarly, the ability of a degree, certificate, diploma, or other academic credential earned at the University of Southern California to satisfy an admission requirement of another institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Accreditation does not guarantee credentials or credits earned at the University of Southern California will be accepted by or transferred to another institution. To minimize the risk of having to repeat coursework, students should contact the receiving institution in advance for evaluation and determination of transferability of credits and/or acceptability of degrees, diplomas, or certificates earned.

Eligibility for initial educator certification in Washington is based on completion of a state approved educator preparation program. This program is approved in California and is authorized for field placements in Washington by the Professional Educators Standards Board. Even though you may be residing in Washing while in this program, your application for educator certification in Washington will be processed as an out of state application. Go to http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information. Educators are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.