Single Subject Credential in Secondary Teaching

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The teaching credential with authorization in single subject instruction qualifies holders to teach in their authorized field at any grade level, preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1 through 12, or in classes organized primarily for adults. Eleven categories of single subject instruction are defined by state legislation as follows: agriculture, art, business, English, health science, industrial and technological education, languages (including, but not limited to, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Spanish), natural science (biological sciences, chemistry, geoscience or physics), mathematics, music, physical education, and social science.

Students considering pursuing a Single Subject credential are urged to obtain advisement at the start of the program from faculty advisers in their academic area and in Secondary Education. Candidates may enroll in programs leading to the preliminary/clear credential (see an adviser about admission requirements and enrollment limitations).

Credential Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to qualify for the University-recommended credential:

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Passing score on CBEST.
Formal admission to credential program including attaining a GPA of 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units of coursework, completing EDCI 300 requirements, EDFN 413, and HS 456 or 457; complete professional education requirements given below. See Admission to Credential Program and Directed Teaching Information on the Division of Curriculum and Instruction .
Verification of completion of a Commission-approved subject matter program by subject-area department (see listings in Undergraduate Studies: General Information ) or passing score on CTC-approved subject matter assessments. For Physical Education, please consult the School of Kinesiology.
Pass UNIV 400, the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE), or acceptable alternative by petition.)
Fulfill the U.S. Constitution requirement.
Pass the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)
Complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training

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Professional Education Requirements (47-48 units)

Block One (Must be completed before Block Two)

Block Two (Must be completed before Block Three)

Block Three (Must be completed before Block Four)

Block Four (Must attend a mandatory directed teaching meeting prior to enrolling in these courses)

Internship Credential Requirements

The Internship Credential Program is designed for individuals who are employed as full-time teachers by cooperating school districts, who have fulfilled all district and university prerequisites, and who have been recommended by the district. The credential is used for a two-year period. During that time, candidates must fulfill all requirements for the preliminary or professional clear credential. Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to qualify for the university-recommended internship credential.

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Job offer from a cooperating school district.
Passing score on CBEST.
Formal admission to the College of Education and the Single Subject Internship Credential Program including completing EDCI 4000 , EDFN 4131 , and PH 4240 ; complete professional education requirements given below.
Verification of completion of a Commission-approved single subject matter program (see listings in undergraduate study chapter) or passing score on CTC approved subject assessments and verification of subject matter competence by subject-area department (i.e., department of student’s undergraduate major).
Satisfy the U.S. Constitution requirement
Pass UNIV 4000 , the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE), or acceptable alternative by petition.

Supplementary Authorizations

Holders of a Single Subject or Multiple Subject credential issued by the state of California may add a supplemental authorization to teach in another discipline by completing additional course work. Interested students should consult the College of Education Office for Student Services for further information.

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Single Subject Credential in Secondary Teaching

Credential Requirements

Professional Education Requirements (47-48 units)

Block One (Must be completed before Block Two)

Block Two (Must be completed before Block Three)

Block Three (Must be completed before Block Four)

Block Four (Must attend a mandatory directed teaching meeting prior to enrolling in these courses)

Internship Credential Requirements

Internship Option 51- 52 quarter units

Block One

Block Two

Block Three

Block Four

Supplementary Authorizations