Education: Single Subject Teaching Credential - 31-37 units

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This program specifically prepares teachers for the diversity of languages and cultures often encountered in California Public Schools. The program prepares candidates to address the needs of students who speak English as a native language and/or as a second language in the secondary school setting. An underlying principle of the program is that all students (regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, ability or economic status) are capable learners and educators can make a difference in their lives. Currently, Single Subject Credentials are offered in mathematics, English, the sciences, and history/social studies.

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The Single Subject Teaching Credential Program prepares teachers to work with students in subject specific content areas in departmentalized schools. Single Subject Credential Teachers most often teach in departmentalized middle, junior and high schools.

Admission to the Single Subject Teaching Credential Program

1. 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/

2. 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

EDSS 415 - Adolescent Development for Secondary Educators Units: 3
EDSS 424 - Creating and Managing Effective Secondary 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+.

Requirements for the Single Subject Teaching Credential - 31-37 units

Single Subject Teaching Credential - 31 units

EDSS 530 - General Secondary School Methods Units: 3
EDSS 540 - Literacy in the Content Areas Units: 2
EDSS 550 - Access to Learning: English Language Learners Units: 2
EDSS 560 - Access to Learning: A Focus on Individual Differences Units: 2
EDSS 586 - Initial Student Teaching Single Subject Units: 6
EDSS 587 - Initial Student Teaching Seminar Single Subject Units: 2
EDSS 592 - Advanced Student Teaching Single Subject Units: 6
EDSS 593 - Advanced Student Teaching Seminar Single Subject Units: 2

Select two courses from the following subject matter areas - 6 units

Select two courses from the following subject matter area you are seeking a Single Subject Teaching Credential in: mathematics, science, English, or history/social studies:

Mathematics:
EDSS 531 - Teaching Mathematics in Middle Schools Units: 3
EDSS 541 - Teaching Mathematics in High Schools Units: 3
Science:
EDSS 532 - Teaching Science in Middle Schools Units: 3
EDSS 542 - Teaching Science in High Schools Units: 3
English:
EDSS 533 - Teaching English in Middle Schools Units: 3
EDSS 543 - Teaching English in High Schools Units: 3
History/Social Studies:
EDSS 534 - Teaching Social Studies in Middle Schools Units: 3
EDSS 544 - Teaching Social Studies in High Schools Units: 3

Single Subject Teaching Credential with Bilingual Authorization - 37 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 - 6 units

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.