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. 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 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)
Integrated Teacher Credential Program
An integrated, undergraduate program leading to a B.A. degree and a Single Subject Credential in English 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 or Mathematics
See the English department section of this Catalog for the FYI-English program.
Total Units Required for FYI English: 128
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 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 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
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.