DISCLAIMER: Due to ongoing and substantial changes in credential legislation and degree programs in the State of California, please check with an official School of Social Sciences and Education advisor for current information.
Program Description
The programs and services of the Teacher Education Department are directed toward the preparation of teachers who are seeking a basic California credential. The MISSION of the CSUB Department of Teacher Education is to prepare educator advocates who are leaders in their communities and invested in developing students as capable and compassionate change-agents.
Basic Preliminary Credential Programs
Multiple Subjects-SB2042 Legislation (Credentials have the English Language Learner Authorization). The Elementary Education program (Multiple Subjects) is designed for individuals who wish to have a teaching career in an elementary school. The Multiple Subjects credential authorizes the holder to teach in a multiple subject or self-contained classroom in the elementary schools.
Single Subject-SB2042 Legislation (Credential have the English Language Learner Authorization). The Secondary Education program (Single Subject) is designed for those individuals who wish to teach at the junior and high school levels.
Time Limits for Coursework
All Credential coursework must be completed within a 7-year period of time. This time limit requirement means that no more than seven (7) years may elapse between the start of the term for the earliest dated course approved for the Plan of Study and the date the application for recommendation of a credential is approved.
Admission Requirements for Single Subject Programs
A student may begin the Credential Program in the Fall or Spring semester. The mandatory Information and Application session is offered each semester. Please refer to the program brochure for meeting dates and times. Admission criteria are based on the CSU and CTC guidelines. They include, but are not limited to, the following:
- CSUB Admission
- A student must be admitted to the University in order to continue with the teacher education credential programs.
- Class Level
- Candidates must be senior status (minimum of 135 quarter units/90 semester units) to apply. IBEST (Integrated Baccalaureate for Excellence in Studies and Teaching) students must complete a minimum of 90 quarter units/60 semester units toward a bachelor’s degree at the time of application.
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
- To be considered for regular admission, students must have a 2.75 GPA in the last 90 quarter units/60 semester units.
Single Subject Program
All candidates must complete at least 80% of the subject matter competency in their content area or provide verification of passage of CSET Exam in the appropriate content area (2/3 or 3/4 passage).
Subject matter competence in Single Subject can be achieved in one of two ways:
- Subject Matter Programs: In this option, applicants can meet the subject matter requirement if they have completed a Commission approved subject matter program and obtain a signed waiver letter verifying completion of said program.
- Exam: In this option, applicants can meet subject matter competence if they have passed all subtests of the CSET in the subject area they wish to obtain a teaching credential. Information about the exam can be found at www.cset.nesinc.com.
Contact bsr_smc@csub.edu for more information.
- Fingerprint Clearance
- A valid Certificate of Clearance or Substitute permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- Tuberculin Clearance (TB)
- Current certificate of freedom of tuberculosis.
- U. S. Constitution
- A course covering the U. S. Constitution or exam.
- Professional Liability Insurance
- This can be purchased at the cashier’s window or online.
- Oral Interview
- Students must sign up for a scheduled interview during the Group Information and Application Meeting.
- Writing Assessment
- This will be completed at the end of the Group Interview session.
- Program Plan of Studies
- This will be completed upon admission into the Credential Program.
Single Subject Credential Program
Candidates may begin the Single Subject Credential Program in the Fall or Spring semesters.
- Application Requirements
To apply for a Preliminary Credential, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requires the following:
- BA/BS degree from an accredited university.
- Passage of the CSET Exam or waiver program.
- Passage of CBEST exam or Basic Skills Requirements met.
- A course covering the US Constitution - or exam.
- Completion of an accredited teacher preparation program, including supervised student teaching.
- Certification for CPR - Infant, Child and Adult.
- Pass all Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) Exams.
- CBEST: All candidates must take the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) before applying to the program. Proof of passage of the CBEST must be submitted at the time of application to Stage II Student Teaching. For more information, go to www.cbest.nesinc.com or contact bsr_smc@csub.edu.
Requirements for the Single Subject Teacher Credential Program
Course List
Code |
Title |
Units |
EDTE 3000 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
EDTE 3308 | Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education | 3 |
EDTE 4100 | Teaching English Language and Special Populations | 3 |
EDTE 4200 | Technology for Educators | 3 |
| 12 |
EDEL 5100 | Literacy Arts for Diverse Learners | 4 |
EDSE 5200 | Methods for Teaching: Math | 4 |
or EDSE 5210 | Methods for Teaching: Science |
or EDSE 5220 | Methods for Teaching: English |
or EDSE 5230 | Methods for Teaching: Social Studies |
or EDSE 5240 | Methods for Teaching: World Language |
or EDSE 5250 | Methods for Teaching: Art, Music, Physical Education |
or EDSE 5260 | Methods for Teaching: Health Science, Home Economics, Agriculture |
or EDSE 5270 | Methods for Teaching: Industrial and Technology Education or Business |
or EDSE 5280 | Methods for Teaching: Business |
EDSE 5300 | Literacy Across the Curriculum | 4 |
EDSE 5400 | Educational Psychology | 4 |
EDSE 5500 | Assessment for Single Subject Teacher | 4 |
EDSE 5800 & EDSE 5810 | Single Subject Clinical Practice and Single Subject Final Clinical Practice | 12-14 |
or EDTE 5800 & EDTE 5810 | Intern/Resident Clinical Practice and Intern/Resident Final Clinical Practice |
EDTE 4350 & EDTE 4360 | TPA Cycle 1 and TPA Cycle 2 | 6 |
| 38-40 |
Total Units | 50-52 |
Single Subject Intern Program
Interns are on-the-job trainees who are taking classes as they teach. Intern teaching occurs throughout the program rather than at the end of the program as in the case of traditional student teaching. Interns receive support from a University Supervisor and peer coach and are required to attend university seminars and professional development activities required by their school district. To participate in the intern program, candidates must have an employment contract with a local school district and meet CSUB’s admission and Single Subject program requirements (please see brochure for details).
Requirements for Technology Proficiency Certification
School of Social Sciences and Education Programs Offered at Antelope Valley
The Teacher Education Department, within the School of Social Sciences and Education at California State University, Bakersfield, offers the following credential programs in the Antelope Valley:
- Intern, Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential with ELL Authorization.
- Intern, Preliminary and Single Subject Credential with ELL Authorization; and
- Intern, Preliminary and Professional Clear Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe).
Candidates are expected to attend an orientation session at least one-semester prior to applying to a credential program. These sessions are held on the CSUB Bakersfield and Antelope Valley Campuses. Criteria, fees and requirements for admission to the University and admission to School of Social Sciences and Education credential programs are the same as for the main campus. Please refer to individual credential program areas (in this University Catalog) for application information, admission requirements and specific program requirements.
The course sequence for Credential Programs offered at the Antelope Valley Campus is the same as the CSUB main campus for Stage I and Stage II. Candidates must maintain a 3.00 or better GPA in all credential course work to remain in the program. Student teaching placements are arranged by the credential program coordinator for candidates to participate in school districts located in the Antelope Valley.
All application and registration materials, including the Semester Schedule of Classes, may be obtained at the CSUB Antelope Valley Campus, 43090 30th Street West, Lancaster, California, 93536 or phone 661-952-5080.
For a complete list of all the CSUB Credentials program offerings, please visit https://www.csub.edu/sse/Education%20Credentials/index.html