Undergraduate Preliminary Single Subject Credential Program

CBU's preliminary single subject integrated credential program allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree and a California teaching credential concurrently. Students apply to the School of Education to add this program as a second major.

This preliminary single subject credential program is designed for students interested in pursuing a credential to teach middle or high school in a specific content classroom. Students MUST have a primary major in addition to the single-subject credential major. Students must meet subject matter competency by either enrolling in the state approved subject matter program (e.g. math, history, English, etc.) or passing the appropriate subject matter competency exams.

Students interested in pursuing a teaching credential should contact a program advisor in the School of Education. Those interested can also RSVP to one of our information sessions.

 

  • Application Requirements
    1. Complete an application.
    2. Submit one letter of recommendation from a professor who can address your potential for success. In lieu of a formal letter, you may request a letter of recommendation template by emailing tchavez@calbaptist.edu.
    3. Complete a writing sample.
    4. Demonstrate basic skills competency.
    5. Grade Point Average Requirement: A minimum 3.0 GPA for unconditional admission and a minimum 2.75 GPA for conditional admission.
    6. Pass at least one of the Education Foundation courses with a B- or higher — EDU 409, EDU 411 and/or ETC 407.
    7. Verification of Certificate of Clearance.
    8. Submit unofficial college and/or university transcripts.
  • Courses

    Preliminary Single Subject Credential (36 units)

    Students interested in teaching middle or high school should complete the requirements for the Preliminary Single Subject Credential. Students must demonstrate subject matter competence to complete a credential either by completing an approved subject matter program or by passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers. Check with your advisor to find out if your major has an approved subject matter program.

    Universal Preliminary Credential Core Requirements 

    EDU407 Reading and Wrtng: Content Areas

    Focusing on the attainment of skills as a teacher of literacy, this course requires students to demonstrate content reading and writing competencies, such as determining reading readiness, applying readability formulas, evaluating textbooks,and developing strategies for vocabulary, critical thinking, and comprehension. Focus is placed on the preparation of lessons using PAR: pre-reading, assistance during reading and reflection after reading. Students are also introduced to beginning reader strategies. Twenty hours (20) of fieldwork required. Prerequisites: Credential Program Acceptance, EDU 409, 411, and 497. (3 units; As Offered)

    EDU407-C
    Prewitt, Ginger G.    		 01/08/2024 Th 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM Yeager Center
    EDU407-A
    Mock, Jin-Sil    		 01/08/2024 Th 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM Yeager Center B221
    EDU407-B
    Mock, Jin-Sil    		 01/08/2024 Th 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM Yeager Center B221
    EDU407-A
    STAFF, STAFF    		 05/06/2024 T 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM Yeager Center

    EDU411 TheoriesAndMthdsofTchngDivStdnts

    This course will equip candidates with the theories and practices connected to working with diverse student populations. Candidates will examine the manner in which societal and cultural forces have impacted current perspectives of equity especially as they relate to special needs and English language learning students. The role of assessment in determining student needs and designing appropriate pedagogical strategies will also be emphasized. This course will solidify understanding of the strengths-based approach to making adaptations required in the TPA process. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork is required. Prerequisite: Credential Program Acceptance, EDU 409, 410, and ETC 407. (3 units; As offered)

    EDU411-C
    Hollowell, Cherilynne    		 09/05/2023 T 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM Yeager Center B114
    EDU411-B
    Meyer, Stacy Lynn    		 09/05/2023 T 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM Yeager Center B218
    EDU411-A
    Hollowell, Cherilynne    		 01/08/2024 Th 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM Yeager Center B259
    EDU411-A
    STAFF, STAFF    		 09/03/2024 Th 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM Yeager Center
    EDU411-B
    STAFF, STAFF    		 09/03/2024 Th 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM Yeager Center

    EDU451 ClassMgtEthicMidandHighSchlTch

    This course explores the context and best practices of teacher ethics and classroom management in middle and high school settings. The course equips students to navigate the implicit and explicit ethical dilemmas inherent in the routine decisions teachers make every school day in a manner consistent with the profession's code of ethics. The course also equips students with a variety of classroom management and ethics strategies and techniques to optimize the learning environment for all students. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

    EDU451-C
    STAFF, STAFF    		 01/08/2024 Th 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM Yeager Center
    EDU451-A
    Hansen, Darel E.    		 01/08/2024 Th 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM Yeager Center B219
    EDU451-B
    Hansen, Darel E.    		 01/08/2024 Th 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM Yeager Center B219
    EDU451-A
    STAFF, STAFF    		 05/06/2024 T 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM Yeager Center

    EDU452 Excp Chld MidandHigh Schl Set

    The nature, determinants, adjustments, and problems of persons with intellectual gifts, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, health problems, and emotional problems will be studied in conjunction with appropriate educational interventions in the general education Middle and High School classroom setting. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

    EDU452-A
    Woods-Jefferson, Jacqueline Y.    		 01/08/2024 T 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM Yeager Center B259
    EDU452-A
    STAFF, STAFF    		 09/03/2024 W 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM Yeager Center

    EDU490 Subject Area Specialization

    Working almost exclusively in small groups or one-on-one with the instructor, students focus only on the strategies and methods designed specifically for their subject area. In addition to the hours of observation required, divided equally between middle school and high school, students in this course will teach three mini lessons, which are directly supervised by a master teacher, visit Open house night, sit in on a parent teacher conference, and tutor students. Prerequisites: Credential program acceptance, EDU 407, 409, 411, and 497. (3 units; As offered)

    EDU497 Secondary Methods

    This course examines various research-based instructional techniques, planning strategies, methods, and assessment practices for the secondary schools, both public and private. Structured observation is required, equally divided between the middle school and high school classroom. This course will introduce the California TPA process. Prerequisite: Credential program acceptance. Pre- or Co- Requisite: EDU 409. (3 units; As offered)

    EDU497-B
    Smith, Dawn M    		 09/05/2023 Th 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM Yeager Center B218
    EDU497-A
    Murcray, Theodore    		 09/05/2023 Th 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM Yeager Center B258
    EDU497-A
    Murcray, Theodore    		 01/08/2024 Th 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM Yeager Center B112
    EDU497-A
    STAFF, STAFF    		 09/03/2024 Th 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM Yeager Center
    EDU497-B
    STAFF, STAFF    		 09/03/2024 Th 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM Yeager Center

    SPE430 Prof Rltn Mid High Sch Settings

    This course will focus on the basic aspects of effective collaboration between special education professionals and others involved in the education and care of middle and high school individuals with disabilities, including parents and family members. Special education teachers will acquire methods for effective team building, knowledge of community resources, and advocacy. In addition, candidates will introduce the Individualized Family Service Plan, the Individualized Education Program, and the Individualized Transition Plan. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

    SPE430-A
    STAFF, STAFF    		 05/06/2024 Th 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM Yeager Center
     
    Clinical Practice Requirements

    EDU481 IntlClinPrac: PrelimSngSubCred

    Teacher Candidates will complete an initial clinical experience in a school classroom under the direction of a qualified Mentor Teacher and University Supervisor. This clinical experience requires the teacher candidate to adhere to the hour expectations articulated within the site's teacher contract for the entire placement. The evaluation will be based on California's Teaching Performance Expectations. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Program Director approval. (7 units; Fall/Spring)

    EDU481-C
    Park, Angela Joon    		 09/04/2023 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU481-D
    Sanford, Kenneth R.    		 09/04/2023 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU481-A
    Duncan, Robin    		 09/04/2023 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU481-B
    Hughes, Ashley N.    		 09/04/2023 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU481-A
    STAFF, STAFF    		 01/08/2024 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU481-B
    STAFF, STAFF    		 01/08/2024 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU481-A
    STAFF, STAFF    		 09/02/2024 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU481-B
    STAFF, STAFF    		 09/02/2024 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112

    EDU482 FnlClinPract: PrelimSnglSubCred

    Teacher Candidates will complete final clinical experience in a school classroom under the direction of a qualified Mentor Teacher and University Supervisor. This clinical experience requires the teacher candidate to adhere to the hour expectations articulated within the site's teacher contract for the entire placement. The evaluation will be based on California's Teaching Performance Expectations. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Program Director approval. (7 units; Fall/Spring)

    EDU482-C
    Park, Angela Joon    		 10/30/2023 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU482-D
    Sanford, Kenneth R.    		 10/30/2023 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU482-A
    Duncan, Robin    		 10/30/2023 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU482-B
    Hughes, Ashley N.    		 10/30/2023 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU482-A
    STAFF, STAFF    		 03/04/2024 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU482-B
    STAFF, STAFF    		 03/04/2024 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU482-A
    STAFF, STAFF    		 10/28/2024 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112
    EDU482-B
    STAFF, STAFF    		 10/28/2024 W 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yeager Center A112

    EDU499 Student Teaching Portfolio

    Teaching candidates complete the TPA portfolio as a comprehensive assessment of the Teacher Performance Expectations. Students are required to take this course concurrently with EDU 498 - Student Teaching and Seminar. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Permission of the Program Director. Pre- or Co- Requisite: EDU 498. (1 unit; As offered)

    EDU499-B
    Johnson, Jannette M.    		 09/15/2023 F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Instructor OFFC
    EDU499-A
    Mock, Jin-Sil    		 09/15/2023 F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Instructor OFFC
    EDU499-A
    Mock, Jin-Sil    		 01/26/2024 F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Instructor OFFC
    EDU499-B
    Johnson, Jannette M.    		 01/26/2024 F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Instructor OFFC
    EDU499-A
    STAFF, STAFF    		 09/20/2024 F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Instructor OFFC
    EDU499-B
    STAFF, STAFF    		 09/20/2024 F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Instructor OFFC