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Preliminary Single Subject Credential

Students interested in teaching middle or high school should complete the requirements for the Preliminary Single Subject Credential. Students must demonstrate subject matter competence by completing an approved subject matter program, necessary major, 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 may change based on state regulations. Current credential requirements can be obtained from the School of Education credential program advisors.

Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential

Students interested in teaching elementary school should complete the requirements for the Preliminary Multiple Subjects Credential. Students must demonstrate subject matter competence to complete a credential either by completing an approved subject matter program, necessary major, 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.

The courses within this program also serve as the general education core for both the Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs Preliminary Credentials.

Candidates must complete all credential and state requirements to be eligible for a credential. Credential requirements are subject to change. Current credential requirements can be obtained from the School of Education credential program advisors.

Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate Support Needs

Candidates who complete this credential are qualified to teach students with a range of special needs, including students with learning disabilities, mild-to-moderate mental disability, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances. Teachers with this credential are approved to teach in grades K-12 and in adult classes.

Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Extensive Support Needs

This credential prepares candidates to teach students with a range of learning challenges including autism, deaf-blindness, moderate-to-severe mental disability, multiple disabilities and serious emotional disturbance. Teachers with this credential are approved to teach in grades K-12 and in adult classes.