Program: Single Subject Preliminary Credential
Integrated Teacher Credential Program Option
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 appropriate examination(s), including 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, History-Social Science, or Mathematics)
- Junior-Year Entry Integrated (JYI) Teacher Credential Program (in English, History-Social Science, or Mathematics)
- Bilingual Authorization Credential Program
- Dual Single Subject/Education Specialist Teaching Credential (Mild/Moderate Disabilities)
Integrated Teacher Credential Program
An integrated, undergraduate program leading to a B.A. degree and a Single Subject Credential in English, History-Social Science, or Mathematics for eligible students.
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
Four-Year Integrated (FYI) Teacher Credential Program in English, History-Social Science, or Mathematics
See the English department section of this Catalog for the FYI-English program.
Total Units Required for FYI English: 128
See the History department section of this Catalog for the FYI-History program.
Total Units Required for FYI History: 132
See the Mathematics department section of this Catalog for FYI-Mathematics program.
Total Units Required for FYI Mathematics: 122
Junior-Year Entry Integrated (JYI) Teacher Credential Program in English, History-Social Science, or Mathematics
See the English Department section of this Catalog for the JYI-English program.
Total Units in Addition to GE Required for JYI English: 76
See the History department section of this Catalog for the JYI-History program.
Total Units in Addition to GE Required for JYI History-Social Science: 72
See the Mathematics Department section of this Catalog for JYI-Mathematics program.
Total Units in Addition to GE required for JYI Mathematics: 68
Contact
Department of Secondary Education
Chair: Julie Gainsburg
Education (ED) 1208
(818) 677-2580
Program Learning Outcomes
Students receiving a Single Subject Preliminary Credential will be able to:
- Engage and support all students in learning.
- Create and maintain effective environments for student learning.
- Understand and organize subject matter for student learning.
- Plan instruction and design learning experiences for all students.
- Assess student learning.
- Develop as a professional educator.