Teaching Credentials

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Students who plan to become teachers should strongly consider choosing the Teacher Preparation or Early Childhood Education options of the Liberal Studies major. With a grade of "C" or better in coursework, Liberal Studies majors can now teach in elementary school without taking the CBEST and CSET exams. For information on meeting subject matter competency through coursework, see the instructions and form for Multiple Subject content knowledge here.

When students complete the B.A. in Liberal Studies, they may apply for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program offered by the Teacher Education Department, a 1-year post-bac program starting in Summer term every year.  After completing the Credential Program, they are qualified for the California Teaching Credential for teaching in PK-8 elementary schools in California.

The authorizes the holder to teach all subjects in a self-contained general education classroom setting and to team teach or to regroup students across classrooms, in preschool through grade three. Majors in the ECE concentration with 24 ECE units receive this authorization automatically with the MS credential.

Please attend an information session and visit the Credential Student Service Center for program and application details. 

Teaching Credential Application Workshop/Drop-in Hours

The credential application workshop/drop-in hours is designed to assist applicants with navigating the application process for Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist (special education) Credential Programs. No registration required, just drop-in during the allocated time. 

Credential Information Session slides for 2024-2025

Please review the Application Process and Credential Application Requirements for each program.

Click on the following link for a demonstration of how to apply to the University through Cal State Apply - Summer 2025 University Application which will open on February 1 on Cal State Apply - It will be similar to the Summer 2023 University Application: 

 

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