Credential Programs
Single Subject Credential
The Single Subject credential program at Fresno State is for students who want to become middle or high school teachers, grades 7-12. Our nationally accredited and award-winning program prepares candidates to teach in culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Academic Subjects
Applicants may apply to only one academic subject matter area and must meet its requirements prior to admission. Curriculum, Advising Plans, and Forms
Fall and Spring Start
Contact: Co-Coordinators:
- Mrs. Jessica Bower, jessebower@csufresno.edu
- Dr. Sharon Freeman, sfreeman@mail.fresnostate.edu
Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Ag Education Subject Matter Preparation Program
- Appropriate Ag degree
- Approved AG Coursework (p. 2) by CCTC Domains
- CSET: Agriculture
Internship Credential Option:
- Not offered
Fall Start
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Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Appropriate ART Degree
- Approved Art Coursework (p. 3) by CCTC Domains
- CSET in Art
Fall Start
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Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Dance Education Subject Matter Preparation Program or appropriate DANCE degree
- Approved Dance Coursework (p. 5) by CCTC Domains
- CSET in Dance
Fall Start
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Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- English Education Subject Matter Preparation Program
- Appropriate English degree
- Approved English Coursework (p. 5) by CCTC Domains
- CSET in English
Suspended
Contact:
- Dr. Arun Nambiar, anambiar@csufresno.edu
Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Appropriate Industrial Technology Degree
- Approved Industrial Technology Coursework (p. 10) by CCTC Domains
- CSET in Industrial and Technology Education
Fall Start
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Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Mathematics Education Subject Matter Preparation Program
- Appropriate Math degree
- Approved Math Coursework (p. 11) by CCTC Domains
- CSET in Mathematics
Integrated Credential Option:
- Visit the Department of Mathematics for more information regarding the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Integrated Credential Option.
- Candidates must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Integrated Credential Option before they can apply to the Single Subject Math credential program.
Fall Start
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Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Music Education Subject Matter Preparation Program
- Appropriate Music degree
- Approved Music Coursework (p. 12) by CCTC Domains
- CSET in Music
Fall Start
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Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Appropriate Physical Education Degree
- Approved Physical Education Coursework: (p. 13) by CCTC Domains
- CSET in Physical Education
Fall Start
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Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Science Education Subject Matter Preparation Program and/or appropriate Science degree
- Approved Science Coursework (see CCTC Science Domains)
- CSET in Foundational Level General Science
- Must pass subtest I (test code 215)
- CSET in Sciences
- Must pass subtest I and II in area of concentration
Fall Start
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Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Appropriate Social Science Degree
- Approved Social Science Coursework: (p. 20) by CCTC Domains
- CSET in Social Science
Fall Start
Contact:
- Dr. Nicola Olsen, nicolaolsen@mail.fresnostate.edu
Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Theatre Education Subject Matter Preparation Program
- Appropriate Theatre Degree
- Approved Theatre Coursework (p. 22) by CCTC Domains
- CSET in Theatre
Fall start
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Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Appropriate French Degree
- Approved French Coursework (p. 29) by CCTC Domains
- CSET in French
Fall Start
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Subject Matter Requirements can be met by one of the following:
- Spanish Subject Matter Preparation Program
- Appropriate Spanish degree
- Approved Spanish Coursework (p. 29) by CCTC Domains
- CSET in Spanish
Program Details
The California Single Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject(s) in high school (grades 9-12) and in middle schools with departmentalized subjects (grades 7-8). Depending on the school district, a credential holder may be able to teach the academic subject matter area in grades K-6 or in classes organized primarily for adults.
The credential program includes content for teaching English learners, allowing the
holder to provide instruction in English language development and specially designed
academic instruction in English within the subject area and grade-level authorization
of the Single Subject Teaching Credential.
Single Subject FAQs
Applicants must be subject matter competent and have met the California basic skills requirement prior to admission. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as "complete" program applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until capacity is reached or the application cycle closes. Single-subject credentials are matched to their specific fields of study and cannot be interchanged. Credential programs are 34 units of in-person coursework and can be completed in two semesters (but must be completed within 5 years).
