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Become a resident teacher through National University! Resident teachers spend a year immersed in a host classroom with experienced mentors to better equip them to enter their own classrooms. Throughout the year, candidates will complete their coursework, observe their mentors, gain experience as teachers, and apply for their credentials, all with ample support from National University and the residency district.

How Can Residency Support Your Goals?

Up to $40,000 stipend for tuition and living expenses
Yearlong mentorship from an experienced teacher
Cohort of peers working toward the same goal
District and university support throughout program
Preference and support in hiring
Tuition reduction for duration of program

Residency Program Overview

Residents spend up to five days a week in their mentor classroom participating in all aspects of teaching
Residents eventually take over leadership of their mentor’s classroom by the end of the school year
Residents complete coursework for their program interspersed with clinical practice and CalTPA submission, both of which are supported by National University and their district
Residents can complete a master’s degree along with a credential, extending their program by only a few months, depending on district preferences
Residents participate in monthly collaboration with their university peers and occasional virtual events with other National University residencies

Supported Credentials

Note: Supported credentials vary by district. Please see our district partner pages for more information about which credentials apply.

National University Teacher Residency Partners

Click the logo to learn more about our partner programs to find the best fit for you!

State-Funded Residencies:

Lemon Grove School District

Escondido Unified School District

South Bay
Consortium

San Marcos Unified School District

Fresno Unified School District Partnership

For more information about residency, please contact:

McKayla Carpenter-Robertson, Teacher Residency Liaison ([email protected] or https://calendly.com/mcarpenterrobertson-nu)
Mary Ann Englehart, Fresno Teacher Residency Liaison ([email protected])

Frequently Asked Questions

There are various ways to start this process. Visit the district residency page you are interested in and complete the attached application. Or, contact National University’s residency liaisons or the district contact listed on the respective residency page.

To enroll with National University, you must provide your official transcripts proving your earned bachelor’s degree. To qualify with a partner district, check their page for specific qualifications or contact their program for details.

If your bachelor’s degree is from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning, you do not need to take the CBEST. You may be waived from taking the CSETs if your degree aligns with the CTC-determined list of acceptable degrees for your intended credential. For more information on this, contact a National University residency liaison.

Our programs are 18 months long and include a master’s degree. You will be in your mentor classroom from the first day of the school year to the last day of the school year, pending some staffing days respective to district.

Depending on the district in which the residency takes place, residents have the chance to substitute in their district, work as an instructional aid on their campus, or work as a paraprofessional in their mentor classroom. For information about the options specific to the residency you are interested in, contact the coordinator listed on their partner page.

Why Choose National University?

Adult Focused for 50 Years: National University has provided accessible, achievable higher education to hard-working adults since 1971.
4- and 8-Week Courses Available: Finish faster with convenient course formats, monthly start dates, and year-round enrollment.
150+ Academic Degree Programs: Choose from career-focused associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, plus credentials and certifications.
Flexible Online Classes: Study options designed to fit into your busy schedule.
Regionally Accredited: NU is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), meeting rigorous standards, and ensuring transferability.
Veteran-Founded Nonprofit: National University is a Military Friendly® School and one of the largest private nonprofit universities in the U.S.

About National University

Since 1971, National University has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable, and achievable higher education opportunities. Founded by retired U.S. Navy Capt. Dr. David Chigos, we now educate students across the U.S. and around the globe with over 240,000 alums worldwide.