Admission Requirements for the Traditional
Multiple Subject Credential Program
Course Requirements:
- Human Development: CAS 101, 312, CAS 315, or 325A & B, or PSYC 361
or community college equivalent.
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- EDEL 315 ("B-" or better required)
- EDEL 325 ("B-" or better required)
Other Requirements:
- Completion of General Education and no more than 6 units remaining in the major. (Notice: One does not need to have graduated to enter the credential program. We recommend the student complete the entire major prior to entering the program.)
- GPA > 2.75 (last 60 units)
- Passing score on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
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- Subject Matter Competency: Passing score on the CSET
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- Experience working with children
- Completed application to the credential program including faculty recommendations, autobiography, TB clearance and background check. There is a $50 application fee.
Application Sequence:
Begin the
Credential Program |
Credential
Application Due |
University Application Begins |
| Fall Semester |
February 28th |
October 1st |
| Spring Semester |
September 30th |
August 1st |
Visit the Admission to Teacher Education page for more information, including dates and times for Credential Program Overviews.
*Ideally, students should take at least one of the EDEL prerequisite classes at CSUF prior to submitting the application so a letter of recommendation from that instructor can be included with the application.
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