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Dec 11, 2024
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
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Students interested in teaching elementary school should complete the requirements for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential. Students must demonstrate subject matter competence to complete a credential either by completing an approved subject matter program or by passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). Check with a School of Education advisor to find out if your major has an approved subject matter program.
Candidates must complete all credential and state requirements to be eligible for a credential. Credential requirements can be obtained from the School of Education credential program advisors.
Integrated Credential Program Admission Requirements
A student who is admitted to the University is not automatically admitted to the Integrated Credential Program and must meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrate basic skills competency
- Take the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST); OR
- Demonstrate competence through an alternate route
- Demonstrate subject matter competency
- Enrolled in an approved subject matter competency program; OR
- Take the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) for the appropriate credential area
- Meet U.S. Constitution requirement
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 for acceptance
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 for all methods courses while in the program
- Verification of Certificate of Clearance
- Three Recommendations, completed on forms provided, from professional sources who can address your potential for success. Family members and friends may not complete recommendations.
- Satisfactory interview with an Education Committee faculty member
- Literacy sample completed at the interview
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Traditional Credential Program Requirements (39 units)
Foundation Course Requirements
Methods Course Requirements
Capstone Course Requirements
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