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Admission Requirements for the Single Subject Credential Program

Course Prerequisites:

  • The Secondary Teaching Experience: EDSC 310*
  • Adolescence: EDSC 320
  • Literacy Development in Secondary Schools: EDSC 330
  • Teaching Diverse Populations in Secondary Schools: EDSC 340

    Prerequisite courses (EDSC 310, 320, 330, 340) policy:  An average of 3.0, with no grade lower than a C.

    EDSC 304, 307, and EDSC 410 are NOT included in this specific average, as they are not official prerequisites.

  • EDSC 304 or 307 (may be taken while in the credential program or may be met by passing CSET 133 & 134 if not completing an SSMPP that includes the course)

    **Foreign language credential students must take FLED 307 in lieu of EDSC 304 as a prerequisite to the credential program.

Other Requirements:

  • GPA: >2.67 (overall) or 2.75 (last 60 units)
  • Subject Matter Preparation Program: SSMPP 100% or CSET Exam
    Click here for CSET Information
  • California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
    Click here for CBEST Information
  • Experience working with young people (if available)
  • Completed application to the credential program including faculty recommendations, autobiography, TB clearance and background check.
    *Music majors should take MusEd 394a/b and MusEd 395a/b in lieu of EDSC 310.

Deadline for applications:

Fall semester* – February 28th

Spring semester* – September 30th

Feel free to visit the Admission to Teacher Education page.

*Some programs begin only in fall or only in spring.


 


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