Your adviser will assist you with this process. Be sure to obtain and read carefully the Charter College of Education Guidelines for Students Preparing Theses or Projects and the university and program guidelines so that you understand clearly what is required at the beginning of your program. Many students do this. You must apply separately for a master s degree program and a credential program even though in some programs the coursework for both overlaps. A degree program is governed by the university, but a credential program is governed by the Commission on Teacher credentialing.
Different requirements apply.
Be sure your program adviser understands you wish to pursue both at the time your program is planned.