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Credential Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of common inquiries and program notes for the Single Subject Credential Program. This list is updated on an ongoing basis.

 
Program Notes
1 The following programs are not offered at Fresno State:  Business, Drama, Health Science, Home Economics
2 Due to the academic subject matter area requirements for the state-mandated assessment expectations of the FAST for Single Subject Credential Program Candidates, academic subject matter area credential option "transfers" within academic subject matter areas are not allowed. 
3

All Single Subject Teacher Credential Courses must be taken within five years (this includes course substitution and pre-exemption  validation) as courses are only valid for five years from the time of credential program completion.

Please review our Advising and Curriculum page for course substitution information.
4

Fresno State's Single Subject Teacher Credential Program is not an "online" program even though some courses are offered online.
5

Potential applicants must meet subject matter requirements in their academic subject matter area prior to be being admitted into the Single Subject Teaching Credential Program.

Please review our Subject Matter Requirements page for more information.
6 Space permitting, "complete" applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
7

All candidates interested in pursuing a Single Subject Teacher Internship Pathway must complete EHD 50 (or equivalent) before beginning the credential program. The Teacher Internship Pathway is for admitted students only.

Please visit the Teacher Internship Pathway website for elgibility requirements and instructions on how to apply.