Single Subject Teaching Credential Program

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Single Subject Areas:

  • Agriculture
  • Art
  • English
  • Industrial Technology
  • French
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Spanish

The state of CA requires that teachers achieve Subject Matter Competence (SMC) in the areas being taught.

SMC can be met through approved coursework or California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSETs).

Interested applicants must obtain SMC prior to being admitted to the program.

Single Subject Credential Program Coursework

Program Prerequisites (3-6 units)

  • EHD 50 – Introduction to Teaching, 3
  • OR Equivalency may be met through a waiver.
  • CI 149 – Curriculum, Instruction & Technology, 3

Program Courses (34 units)

  • CI 151 – Social Contexts of Teaching & Learning, 3
  • CI 152 – Adolescent Learning & Development, 3
  • LEE 157 – Teaching ELs in Secondary, 3
  • CI 161 – Methods in Secondary Teaching
  • SPED 158 – Differentiated Instruction, 3
  • LEE 156 – Content Area Literacy in Secondary, 3
  • EHD 155A/EHD 154A – Initial Student Teaching, 5
  • EHD 155B/EHD 154B – Final Student Teaching, 11

*Final student teaching is a full-time requirement.

Single Subject Areas and Single Subject Credential Program Coursework information

For more information, please visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/kremen/credentials/ss.html

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Average Starting Salary of Preliminary Credentialed Teachers is $44,000 per year

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