Teacher Credential Programs
Admission Requirements
- Completed admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended. A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a preferred GPA of 2.75 or above in undergraduate work and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in any graduate work.
- A Statement of purpose. Write a statement of purpose addressing the following points: your reasons for entering the teaching profession, any personal or professional experiences and/or qualifications related to your intended field of study, and your perspectives on the relevance and role of cultural competence in teaching. Your statement should be approximately 500-words in length and typewritten.
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to objectively evaluate the candidate's potential to be a competent educator. Letters must be from individuals who can knowledgeably comment on academic skills, employment/volunteer experience, leadership potential, and professional abilities.
- Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST or Equivalent).
- Current TB Clearance.
- Certificate of Clearance.
Additional admission requirements for the Bilingual Authorization
- Interview with Chair of BILA program
- SOLOM - Oral language assessment in Spanish
- Statement of Purpose written in Spanish
- Reading assessment in Spanish
Program Requirements: optional, if available at the time of admissions.
The following items are program requirements and may be submitted at the time of admission:
- CSET or proof of completion of Subject Matter Requirement (required prior to student teaching)
- RICA (multiple subject) (Required for Preliminary credential)
Credential Requirements
Total Program: 33 Semester Hours
Multiple Subject Candidates Only
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 426 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 441 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 491 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - History, PE, and Visual/Perf Arts | 4 |
EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
EDUC 497 | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject | 3 |
EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
Total Semester Hours | 33 |
Single Subject Candidates Only
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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EDUC 427 | Language and Literacy, Single Subject | 4 |
EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
EDUC 442 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
EDUC 443 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Math | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS English | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Science | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS History | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Physical Education | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Music | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Spanish | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Art | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Health | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Business | ||
EDUC 494K | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Dance 2 | |
EDUC 494L | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Theatre 2 | |
EDUC 495 | Foundations for Teaching Single Subjects | 4 |
EDUC 497A | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Single Subject | 3 |
EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
Total Semester Hours | 33 |
- 1
Must enroll in your content area.
- 2
Please note that the availability of Dance and Theatre is pending approval from the CTC. Matriculation of students is contingent upon CTC approval.
Bilingual Authorization: Spanish
(Additional Courses to add the Bilingual Authorization to the Multiple Subject and Single Subject Teaching Credential)
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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EDUC 434 | Learning About Latino Cultures | 3 |
EDUC 435 | Methodology for Primary Language Instruction in a Bilingual Environment | 3 |
EDUC 436 | Bilingualism and Bilingual Education | 3 |
Note: The bilingual teaching authorization requires student teaching in a bilingual classroom and demonstration of Spanish proficiency by a passing score on CSET: Spanish subtest III (test code 147) or a passing grade in SPAN 414 Spanish Composition & Advanced Grammar3.
- 3
The SPAN 414 Spanish Composition & Advanced Grammar alternative to the CSET: Spanish exam is pending CTC approval at the time of this catalog's publishing date. Students should consult with their advisor for an update on this requirement.
Other Program Components
Student Teaching Program Prerequisites
All students must complete fieldwork hours in the state of California. Student teaching candidates must complete an application and be accepted into the program with the following:
Introductory Supervised Teaching Requirements
- Certificate of Clearance or equivalent fingerprint clearance
- Demonstration of personal dispositions necessary for teaching (as outlined by the LaFetra College of Education)
- CPR for adults, infants and children
- Current TB clearance
- Verification of Basic Skills Requirements as defined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Successful completion of all pre-student teaching coursework as defined by a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Verification of Subject Matter Competence as defined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Speech course or verification
- US Constitution course or passing test score
- Health Education/Nutrition/Drug Prevention/Tobacco/Sexually Transmitted Diseases Course
Advanced Supervised Teaching Requirements
- Successful completion of all requirements for Introductory Supervised Teaching
Enhanced Intern Credential (Multiple/Single Subject)
Candidates will be eligible for an enhanced intern credential if he/she has successfully maintained a 3.0 GPA, completed the constitution requirement, first term coursework (EDUC 425 Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject & EDUC 426 Introductory Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject; EDUC 427 Language and Literacy, Single Subject & EDUC 428 Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject ), basic skills requirement, subject matter competence, and has a contract in a public school. All candidates must be concurrently enrolled in EDUC 467A-467L or EDUC 497 Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject or EDUC 497A Introductory Supervised Teaching, Single Subject or EDUC 498 Advanced Supervised Teachingto be eligible for the intern credential.
Teacher Performance Assessments
The California Teacher Assessment Program (TPA) provides teacher candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of teaching performance expectations. The TPA consists of two tasks embedded within the student teaching experience.
Preliminary Credential Application Requirements
To apply for a preliminary credential with the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, candidates must have:
- Maintained a GPA of 3.0 or better in all coursework
- Received a B or better in EDUC 498 Advanced Supervised Teaching
- Completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Completed an “Application for Credential”
- Completed CPR Certification for Adults, Infants, and Children
- Passed all required TPAs
- Passed the RICA (Multiple Subject only)
- Must be cleared by the credential analyst for all remaining requirements
- Submit a Development/Induction Plan
Clear Credential Application Requirements
To apply for a Clear Credential with the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, candidates must have completed a professional induction program through their employer within five years of the issuance date of their Preliminary Credential.