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 5010	Teaching for Equity	4.00 units
EDU 5020	Differentiating Instruction for Inclusive Classrooms	4.00 units
EDU 5051	Using Technology in Classrooms	2.00 units
EDU 5052	Applied Instructional Technology	2.00 units
Total Credit Hours:		12

Pedagogy and Reflective Practice

EDU 5245	Pedagogical Preparation I	4.00 units
EDU 5255	Pedagogical Preparation II	4.00 units
EDU 5265	Literacy Across the Curriculum	4.00 units
Total Credit Hours:		12

Optional Addition

EDU 5275

Pedagogical Preparation III

4.00 units

Supervised Fieldwork

EDU 5280	Secondary Preparation for Supervised Teaching	4.00 units
	and
EDU 5001	Observation	0.00 units
EDU 5285	Secondary Supervised Teaching Seminar	4.00 units
	and
EDU 5002	Student Teaching	0.00 units
	or
EDU 5003	Internship Teaching	0.00 units
Total Credit Hours:		8

Total Credit Hours: 32