Multiple Subject Credential

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 K-8 student as actively engaged in his/her learning.

Upon completion of the program, candidates will be eligible for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Program Highlights

Co-Teaching model available

Intern option available

Full and part-time option available

Admission applications are accepted for Fall and Spring

Prerequisite Courses

The following prerequisite courses must be successfully completed, with a grade of “C” or better, or in progress at the time that you apply to the Multiple Subject Credential Program.

EDUC 510 Learning Theory and Development (3)

ENGL 475 Language in Social Context (3)

SPED 345 Individuals with Disabilities in Society (3)

EDUC 512 Equity, Diversity and Foundations of Schooling (3)

EDUC 522 Creating and Managing Effective Learning Environments (5)

Bilingual Authorization Prerequisite Courses

For a Bilingual Authorization, the following prerequisite courses must be completed in addition to the prerequisite courses listed above. They must be successfully completed, with a grade of "C" or better, or in progress at the time you apply to the Multiple Subject Credential Program

HIST 361 Modern Latin American History (3)

EDML 617 The Socio-cultural Context of Schooling (3)

AND EITHER:

CHS 350 Chicana/o History and Culture (HIST) (3) OR

EDUC 445 Chicano Child and Adolescent (4)

In addition to the prerequisites listed above, students who wish to complete the Bilingual Authorization Emphasis in Spanish must pass the language assessment exam (CSET: Spanish III) prior to applying for the Credential Program.

Application — Apply to both the University Admissions office and the School of Education. Applications to the School of Education are available 

Basic Skills Examination — Students must pass either the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or the revised California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) Multiple Subjects Examination plus Writing Skills, prior to admission to the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program. Students are urged to take either of these examinations at the earliest possible time after deciding to pursue a teaching credential.

Subject Matter Preparation — The CI Liberal Studies in Teaching and Learning option best prepares students for the subject matter knowledge and skills required for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program. All students must pass the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) Multiple Subjects Examination prior to admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. The CSET examination results are valid for five years from the date of passing and must be valid upon final completion of the program.

Prerequisite Courses in Education (16 units, 25-26 units with the Bilingual Authorization) — If taken at CI, the courses must be completed within seven (7) years prior to beginning the program with a grade of “C” or better. If an equivalent course at another college or university has been taken, it must have been completed within five (5) years prior to beginning the program.