The multiple subject teaching credential authorizes its holders to teach in a self-contained classroom such as the classrooms in most elementary schools. However, a teacher authorized for multiple subject instruction may be assigned to teach in any self-contained classroom (preschool, K-12, or in classes organized primarily for adults). In addition, the holder of a multiple subject teaching credential may serve in a core or team teaching setting.

Students can earn a multiple subject teaching credential as undergraduate students or as post-baccalaureate (graduate) students.

Undergraduate students earning a bachelor of arts degree in the following fields may choose to earn a multiple subject teaching credential concurrently with their B.A.:
               • Chicano Studies  
               • Child and Family Studies 
               • Liberal Studies 
               • Urban Learning  

Those who would like to do so should read the information below and seek advice about the blended option in their degree program from advisors in their program and from the College of Education  Office for Student Services.

Post-baccalaureate students who would like to earn a multiple subject teaching credential should read the information below and contact the College of Education  Office for Student Services for advice.

Each integrated program candidate must meet certain requirements prior to being conditionally admitted to the teacher credential program.  In addition to those listed below, the candidates must also demonstrate personality and character traits that satisfy the standards of teaching by the teacher education faculty of the campus, as evidenced in the candidate’s Philosophy of Education statement and letters of recommendation.

Admissions

Conditional Admission

• 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. 
• CCOE Application for Admission  
• Technology Proficiency Statement
• CCOE Admission Control Card
• Official transcripts from every junior college, college, or university attended, except Cal State LA.  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
• Proof of completion or attempt of Basic Skills Requirement (BSR)

 * Note:  Undergraduate students are those students whose degrees have not been conferred by the time they commence EDCI 4000  .

Re-Admission

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.

Admission without Condition 

• 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)
• Passed all sections of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET):  Multiple Subjects.
• Completed the following with a grade of C or better, or with credit:
  • COMM 1100   or COMM 1510  or an acceptable alternative by petition, EDCI 4000 , EDCI 4010 , EDFN 4400   or equivalent, and EDSP 4000 ;  
  • The Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) or equivalent

Program Requirements

In order for the university to recommend students to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, the following requirements must be completed or passed:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or approved equivalent
• Basic Skills Requirement (BSR), e.g., CBEST (all sections)
• All sections of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): Multiple subjects (undergraduate students must meet this requirement before Directed Teaching)
• a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card (infant, child, and adult)
• The Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE ) or acceptable alternative by petition
• U.S. Constitution requirement or equivalent
• The Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
• All required Teaching Performance Assessments (TPA)
• Credit for the professional education/academic courses listed below with a GPA of 3.0 or better (all courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better)
• All courses for the Multiple Subject and Single Subject credential must be completed within seven years.

The University Intern Credential Program

The Multiple 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.

Acceptance into University Intern Credential Program

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 adviser. For applicants to be admitted to the program, they must have:

• Verification of a full-time teaching job offer from a cooperating school district.
• U.S. Constitution requirement or an equivalent.
• Met the requirements for admission without conditions into the multiple 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 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA) or better in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units.
• Passed the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR), e.g., CBEST.
• Passed all sections of the California Subject Matter Examination for Teachers Multiple Subject (CSET).
• Completed the following with a grade of C or better, or with credit:
  • COMM 1100  or COMM 1510 , EDCI 4000 , EDCI 4010 , EDFN 4400  or equivalent, and EDSP 4000 ;   
  •  The Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE ) or equivalent.

University Intern Credential Program Requirements

In order for the university to recommend interns to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for a preliminary multiple 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 Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA).
• The professional education courses listed below.