Students interested in pursuing a California teaching credential may apply for the Integrated Program, which allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree and a teaching credential concurrently. This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a credential to teach elementary, middle, or high school general education. Students interested in pursuing a teaching credential should contact a program advisor in the School of Education.

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:

1. Demonstrate basic skills competency
   • Take the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST); OR
   • Demonstrate competence through an alternate route
2. 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
3. Meet U.S. Constitution requirement
4. 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
5. Verification of Certificate of Clearance
6. Three Recommendations, completed on forms provided, from professional sources who can address your potential for success. Family members and friends may not complete recommendations.
7. Satisfactory interview with an Education Committee faculty member
8. Literacy sample completed at the interview