Program: Single Subject Preliminary Credential
Integrated Teacher Credential 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. 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. 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 Added Authorization Credential Program
- Dual Single Subject/Education Specialist Teaching Credential (Mild to Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs)
Integrated Teacher Credential Program
The Integrated Teacher Credential Program leads to a B.A. degree in English, History, or Mathematics and a Preliminary Single Subject teaching credential in English, History-Social Science, or Mathematics. Candidates can complete the program in four years (Four-Year Integrated [FYI] Program) or two years (Junior-Year Entry Integrated [JYI] Program).
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 respective department or program. 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.
See the History department section of this Catalog for the FYI-History program.
See the Mathematics department section of this Catalog for FYI-Mathematics program.
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.
See the History department section of this Catalog for the JYI-History program.
See the Mathematics Department section of this Catalog for JYI-Mathematics program.
For all FYI and JYI programs, students must meet admission requirements as described in the Credential section of this Catalog.
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.
- Provide effective literacy instruction.