Program: Single Subject Preliminary Credential
Accelerated Collaborative Teacher Preparation Program
Program Description
Candidates who complete a Single Subject Credential program are specialists in the teaching of a subject area such as English, mathematics, physical education or science, and they are able to work with students in diverse classroom settings. Candidates meet subject matter competency by completing an approved program specified by the subject area department or by passing all sections of the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET). For information regarding admission, requirements and subject programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and subject matter examinations, see the Credential section of this Catalog. For detailed information on each approved subject program, see the department that offers the program (e.g., Art, English, Mathematics, Kinesiology) in this Catalog. Descriptions of Secondary Education credential program courses appear later in this section. For other professional education courses, see listings of the department offering the course (e.g., Educational Psychology and Counseling, Health Science). All Single Subject programs, including Bilingual Authorization, as described below, have been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and meet the requirements of Senate Bill 2042, including an English Learner authorization. All accepted candidates enroll in one of these programs:
- Traditional Program
- Accelerated Collaborative Teacher Preparation Program (ACT)
- Single Subject University Intern Program (SSUIP)
- Four-Year Integrated (FYI) Teacher Credential Program (in English or Mathematics)
- Junior-Year Entry Integrated (JYI) Teacher Credential Program (in English or Mathematics)
- Bilingual Authorization Credential Program
- Dual Single Subject/Education Specialist Teaching Credential (Mild/Moderate Disabilities)
Accelerated Collaborative Teacher Preparation Program
An intensive program for a cohort of eligible post-baccalaureate candidates. Separate application required. Cohorts begin each Fall semester.
Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU, and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., Social Security number or taxpayer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees or any associated costs to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements is available from the department. See Notice to Students: Licensure and Certification for more information.
Program Requirements
A. Required Prior to Admission
- Passing score on the Basic Skills Test (typically CBEST).
- Admissions interview.
- Valid fingerprint clearance and negative tuberculosis clearance.
- Completion of a subject-matter program or examination (CSET) for a single subject that is Commission-approved for the Education Specialist credential.
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.67 or a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 units.
- 45 hours of early field experience.
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Consult the Credential Office for complete admission requirements.
B. Required Prior to the Beginning of the Fall Semester
Application to student teach.
C. Required in the Fall Semester (20 units)
ELPS 541A Getting Started–Introduction to Teaching in Urban Schools (1)
EPC 420 Educational Psychology of Adolescence (3)
SED 511 Fundamentals of Secondary Education in Multiethnic Secondary Schools (3)
SED 514 Computers in Instruction (3)
SED 525xx Methods of Teaching Single Subjects in the Secondary School (3) (e.g., Art, English, etc.)
SED 554/S Supervised Field Experience and Field Experience Seminar for the Single Subject Credential (3/2)
SPED 541B Getting Started–Introduction to Teaching in Urban Schools (2)
D. Required Prior to Spring Semester
CPR Certification—infant, child, adult (online certification is not acceptable).
E. Required During Spring Semester (16 units)
ELPS 542A Meeting the Needs of All Students in Urban Schools (2)
HSCI 466ADO Health Issues of the Adolescent (1)
SED 521 Content Area Literacy and Learning in Multiethnic Secondary Schools (3)
SED 529 Teaching English Learners in Multiethnic Secondary Schools (3)
SED 555 Supervised Practicum for the Single Subject Credential (4)
SED 555S Practicum Seminar for the Single Subject Credential (2)
SPED 542B Meeting the Needs of All Students in Urban Schools (1)
F. Other Program Requirements
- Teaching Performance Assessment (completed in SED 555S).
- Individual Induction Plan (IIP) (completed in SED 555S).
- Overall GPA of 2.75 since admission with a GPA of 3.0 in professional education courses.
- Grades of “C” or better in all required classes.
- Knowledge of the U.S. Constitution (course or exam).
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Total Units Required for the Credential: 36
Contact
Department of Secondary Education
Chair: Julie Gainsburg
Education (ED) 1208
(818) 677-2580
Student Learning Outcomes
Single Subject Credential candidates will demonstrate proficiency in Teacher Performance Expectations within the six California Standards for the Teaching Profession:
- Engaging and supporting all students in learning.
- Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning.
- Understanding and organizing subject matter for student learning.
- Planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all students.
- Assessing student learning.
- Developing as a professional educator.