Academic Catalog 2024-25

Preliminary Single Subject Credential

Preliminary Single Subject Credential

The Preliminary Single Subject Credential authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject(s) named on the credential in departmentalized classes such as those in most middle schools and high schools. However, a teacher authorized for single subject instruction may be assigned to teach any subject in his or her authorized fields at any grade level (preschool, grades K-12, or in classes organized primarily for adults).

The Preliminary Single Subject Credential authorizes candidates to seek initial employment as a single-subject (secondary) teacher, but does not authorize ongoing teaching service. Candidates will need to complete professional preparation within five years of the date of issuance of the Preliminary Credential in order to continue ongoing teaching service as an educator. In order to complete the Professional Credential, candidates are required to enroll in a commission-accredited Professional Clear Teacher Induction Program.

Requirements

In addition to the Master of Science in Education requirements, the student takes these 32 units.

Foundational Courses

EDU 5010Teaching for Equity

4.00 units

EDU 5020Differentiating Instruction for Inclusive Classrooms

4.00 units

EDU 5051Using Technology in Classrooms

2.00 units

EDU 5052Applied Instructional Technology

2.00 units

Total Credit Hours:12

Pedagogy and Reflective Practice

EDU 5245Pedagogical Preparation I

4.00 units

EDU 5255Pedagogical Preparation II

4.00 units

EDU 5265Literacy Across the Curriculum

4.00 units

Total Credit Hours:12

Optional Addition

EDU 5275Pedagogical Preparation III

4.00 units

Supervised Fieldwork

EDU 5280Secondary Preparation for Supervised Teaching

4.00 units

and

EDU 5001Observation

0.00 units

 

EDU 5285Secondary Supervised Teaching Seminar

4.00 units

and

EDU 5002Student Teaching

0.00 units

or

EDU 5003Internship Teaching

0.00 units

Total Credit Hours:8

Total Credit Hours: 32