Education: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - 36-42 units

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This program specifically prepares teachers for the diversity of languages and cultures often encountered in California’s public school classrooms. It prepares candidates to address the needs of students who speak English as a native language and/or as a second language in the elementary school setting. An underlying principle of the program is the belief that all children (regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, ability, or economic status) are capable of learning and educators can make a difference in their lives. Emphasis is placed on the grade K-8 student as actively engaged in his/her learning.

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The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program prepares teachers to work with students in grades K-8 with responsibility for all subject areas in a self-contained classroom. Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Teachers most often teach in elementary or middle school.

Admission to the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program

Application - Apply to both the CI Admissions Office and the School of Education. Additional information about the application process can be found at the School of Education credentials website https://education.csuci.edu/admissions/
Prerequisite Courses - Must be satisfied with grades of “C” or better prior to starting the clinical practice (student teaching) portion of the credential program.

Education - 17 units

EDMS 410 - Child Growth and Development During the Elementary School Years Units: 3
EDMS 422 - Creating and Managing Effective Elementary School Learning Environments Units: 5
EDUC 412 - Equity, Diversity, and Foundations of Schooling Units: 3
ENGL 475 - Language In Social Context (Cross-listed as EDUC 475) Units: 3
SPED 345 - Individuals with Disabilities in Society Units: 3

Education, Bilingual Authorization - 9 units

In addition to completing the courses above, students seeking the bilingual authorization are required to complete the following:

EDML 416 - Foundations of Bilingual Education Units: 3
EDML 417 - The Socio-Cultural Context of Bilingual Schooling Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
CHS 349 - Chicana/os, Latina/os, and Education (Cross-listed as EDUC 349) Units: 3
CHS 350 - Chicana/O History And Culture (Cross-listed as HIST 350) Units: 3
CHS 402 - Southern California Chicana/o History and Culture (Cross-listed as HIST 402) Units: 3
EDUC 445 - Chicano Child and Adolescent (Cross-listed as CHS 445) Units: 3
HIST 361 - History of Modern Latin America Units: 3
Program Maintenance Requirements: As a condition of remaining in the program, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better, with no course grades lower than a C+.

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - 36 units

EDMS 522 - Literacy 1: Multicultural/Multilingual Units: 4
EDMS 523 - Literacy 2: Multicultural/Multilingual Units: 3
EDMS 525 - Modern Methods in Mathematics Teaching to Grades K-3 Units: 3
EDMS 526 - Modern Methods in Mathematics Teaching to Grades 4-6 Units: 2
EDMS 527 - History, Social Studies, and Integrated Arts Units: 4
EDMS 529 - Science, Health, and Physical Education Units: 4
EDMS 586 - Initial Student Teaching Multiple Subject Units: 6
EDMS 587 - Initial Student Teaching Seminar Multiple Subject Units: 2
EDMS 592 - Advanced Student Teaching Multiple Subject Units: 6
EDMS 593 - Advanced Student Teaching Seminar Multiple Subject Units: 2

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with Bilingual Authorization- 42 units

Bilingual Authorization: Spanish Emphasis Language Assessment. Students who wish to complete the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish should sign up for the language assessment prior to admission. This must be passed prior to entering the bilingual student teaching. Please visit the website of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers for information regarding CSET: Spanish Subtest III.

In addition to completing the courses above, the following courses are required:

EDML 563 - Primary Language Schooling in the US, Grades K-12 I Units: 3
EDML 564 - Primary Language Schooling in the US, Grades K-12 II Units: 3

Note:

Students interested in pursuing a credential as an intern should consult with a credential counselor in the Clinical Experiences and Partnerships Office (CEPO). For more information, visit: https://education.csuci.edu/cepo.htm.