Integrated Teaching Credential Emphasis

This emphasis permits students to complete a baccalaureate degree in Liberal Studies and be recommended for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, concurrently. The emphasis also includes the subject matter content preparation specified for Multiple Subject teachers by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and the professional preparation necessary to be recommended for a teaching credential. This emphasis can be completed in nine semesters.

Please Note: Prospective multiple subject teachers who wish to enter the Integrated Teaching Credential Emphasis and have met all of the requirements for admission, may apply for admission in the first semester of their junior year. Students who are unable or choose not to be admitted into the Integrated Teaching Credential Emphasis may complete the baccalaureate degree in Liberal Studies with the Teaching and Learning Emphasis.

Integrated Teaching Credential Emphasis Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with the Integrated Teaching Credential Emphasis will be able to:

1. Analyze oral or written communication for accuracy of content, logic of argument, and clarity of reasoning;
2. Demonstrate proficiency in computer literacy, information literacy, and technological literacy;
3. Analyze socio-cultural issues including race, class, ethnicity, gender, and language and discuss societal issues that may arise;
4. Demonstrate content area knowledge related to the CTC content standards for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential;
5. Demonstrate pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to teach in grades K-8.

Careers

The Integrated Teaching Credential Emphasis provides the content and pedagogical knowledge required to teach in K-8 schools.

Summary of Units:

Lower Division Requirements	44
Upper Division Requirements	32
Professional Preparation Requirements	36
Additional General Education  and Graduation Requirements	9
Total Units	121

Requirements for Admission to the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) Emphasis:

Students must be accepted into the Teaching Credential program prior to enrolling in the 400-level EDAP courses. Students may apply for admission in the first semester of their junior year after completing 60 units. Please visit the School of Education website for more  information about applying to the credential program part of the degree.

1. Special Grade and GPA Requirement:
   
   A minimum grade of “C” in all major courses and a minimum GPA of 3.0 “B” are required to remain in this Emphasis.