Requirements for Conditional Admission to the Preliminary Credential Program

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college or university for post-baccalaureate applicants
• Proof of completion or attempt of Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) (e.g., attempt all sections of the CBEST)         
• A 2.67 grade point average (GPA) or better in all baccalaureate course work for undergraduate applicants or a 2.75 grade point average (GPA) or better in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units for post-baccalaureate applicants.  Note: Undergraduate students are those students whose degrees have not been conferred by the time they commence EDCI 4000 .
• CCOE Application for Admission  
• CCOE Credential Admission and Application Fee Payment
• Official transcripts from every junior college, college, or university attended, except CSLA. Note: Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an agency approved by the university.
• Philosophy of Education Statement
• Proof of valid Certificate of Clearance
• Photocopy of negative TB Test
• Two original letters of recommendation

Requirements for Admission without Conditions to the Preliminary Credential Program

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college or university for post-baccalaureate applicants
• Proof of completion or attempt of Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) ) (e.g., attempt all sections of the CBEST)         
• Completed a CTC-approved subject matter program by subject-area department or received a passing score on all required sections of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET).
• Completed the following with a grade of C or better, or with credit:  
  • EDCI 4000 - Transformative Teaching in Diverse Urban Classrooms (3)  
  • EDFN 4131 - Psychological Foundations of Education (3)  
  • EDSP 4000 - Foundations of Special Education (3)  
  • EDFN 4400 - Educational Foundations: Schooling in a Diverse Society (3)  
  • COMM 1100 - Oral Communication (3)  OR
  • COMM 1510 - Speech Proficiency Assessment for Teachers (1)    OR
  • an acceptable alternative by petition   

Effective January 5, 2015, all applicants for re-admission will be required to complete a re-admission protocol and interview for consideration. Please see Charter College of Education, Office for Student Services website for specific information.

Single Subject University Intern Credential Program

The Single Subject University Intern Credential Program is designed for individuals who are employed as full-time teachers by cooperating school districts, have fulfilled all district and university prerequisites, and have been recommended by the university. The intern credential is issued for a two-year period during which time candidates must complete all requirements for the preliminary credential.

Requirements for Acceptance into the Single Subject University Intern Program

For applicants to be accepted into the University Intern Credential program, they must have:

• Verification of a full-time job offer from a cooperating school district.
• Fulfillment of the U.S. Constitution requirement or an equivalent.
• Met the requirements for admission without conditions into the single subject credential program as a post-baccalaureate student:
  • A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college or university or approved equivalent.
  • A 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or better in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units
  • Passed the Basic Skills Requirements e.g. CBEST.
  • Completed a CTC-approved subject matter program by subject-area department or received a passing score on all required sections of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET).
  • Completed the following with a grade of “C” or better or with credit:
    • EDCI 4000 - Transformative Teaching in Diverse Urban Classrooms (3)  
    • EDFN 4131 - Psychological Foundations of Education (3)  
    • EDFN 4400 - Educational Foundations: Schooling in a Diverse Society (3)  
    • EDSE 4301 - Supporting Academic Language Development for English Learners (3)  
    • EDSP 4000 - Foundations of Special Education (3)  

Individuals who seek admission to this program must meet with a University Intern Credential advisor for verification of requirements and completion of a program plan. Please contact the Division of Curriculum and Instruction to ask how to contact a University Intern Credential advisor.

Requirements for a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential through the University Intern Credential Program

In order for the university to recommend interns to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for a preliminary single subject teaching credential, the following additional requirements must be completed or passed:

• A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card (infant, child, and adult)
• All required Teaching Performance Assessments (TPA)
• The professional education courses listed below:

Added Authorizations

Holders of a valid basic general education teaching credential issued by the state of California may add an additional credential, either multiple subject or single subject, or add an additional single subject content area, by completing additional course work. Interested students should consult the Charter College of Education Office for Student Services for further information.