Students enrolled in the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential complete 33 units of credential coursework and 12 units of advanced coursework. For the advanced courses, students may select a concentration that is relevant to their professional goals.
Outcomes
Employment for kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, as the number of students enrolling
in public kindergarten and elementary schools is expected to increase over the coming decade.
Curriculum
Sequence of Courses – Master’s Core Coursework
45 semester hours
The core coursework in the Master’s program is combined with the core coursework from the credential courses to create a continuum of learning. Students can select from a variety of options (listed below) for their core coursework in the Master’s program. These options are designed to give students the opportunity to explore various content areas and gain introductory-level exposure to other disciplines within the field of education.
Option 1 – Teaching and Learning
This degree program is designed for students who seek a focus on current issues in the field of education and skills for action research. It is practical in nature and culminates in a project or paper structured to help teachers improve their instructional and leadership abilities.
Core Courses
12 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 501 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 504 | Methods of Research | 3 |
| EDUC 590 | Issues in Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 596 | Graduate Seminar | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
Area of Concentration
33 semester hours
Selected from the credential coursework listed below.
Multiple Subject Candidates Only
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 426 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 441 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 491 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - History, PE, and Visual/Perf Arts | 4 |
| EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
| EDUC 497 | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 33 | |
Single Subject Candidates Only
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 427 | Language and Literacy, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 442 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 443 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
EDUC 494A | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Math | |
EDUC 494B | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS English | |
EDUC 494C | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Science | |
EDUC 494D | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS History | |
EDUC 494E | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Physical Education | |
EDUC 494F | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Music | |
EDUC 494G | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Spanish | |
EDUC 494H | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Art | |
EDUC 494I | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Health | |
EDUC 494J | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Business | |
EDUC 494K | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Dance 2 | |
EDUC 494L | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Theatre 2 | |
| EDUC 495 | Foundations for Teaching Single Subjects | 4 |
| EDUC 497A | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Single Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 33 | |
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Must enroll in your content area.
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Please note that the availability of Dance and Theatre is pending approval from the CTC. Matriculation of students is contingent upon CTC approval.
Option 2 – Educational Technology
This degree program is designed for students who seek a focus on technology. The program emphasizes teaching, pedagogy, theory, tools, resources, and applications used in traditional classrooms and flipped instruction classrooms. The program culminates in a project structured to help teachers implement technology in meaningful ways throughout the educational system.
Core Courses
12 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDTC 551 | Foundations of Instructional Design and Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDTC 552 | Mobile Apps and Collaborative Communities | 3 |
| EDTC 553 | Emerging Trends & Issues in Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDTC 554 | Research Foundations & Integrative Capstone Project | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
Area of Concentration
33 semester hours
Selected from the credential coursework listed below:
Multiple Subject Candidates Only
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 426 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 441 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 491 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - History, PE, and Visual/Perf Arts | 4 |
| EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
| EDUC 497 | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 33 | |
Single Subject Candidates Only
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 427 | Language and Literacy, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 442 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 443 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
EDUC 494A | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Math | |
EDUC 494B | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS English | |
EDUC 494C | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Science | |
EDUC 494D | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS History | |
EDUC 494E | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Physical Education | |
EDUC 494F | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Music | |
EDUC 494G | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Spanish | |
EDUC 494H | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Art | |
EDUC 494I | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Health | |
EDUC 494J | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Business | |
EDUC 494K | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Dance 2 | |
EDUC 494L | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Theatre 2 | |
| EDUC 495 | Foundations for Teaching Single Subjects | 4 |
| EDUC 497A | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Single Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 33 | |
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Must enroll in your content area.
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Please note that the availability of Dance and Theatre is pending approval from the CTC. Matriculation of students is contingent upon CTC approval.
Option 3 – Teacher Leadership
This degree program is designed for students who seek a focus on teacher leadership. The program emphasizes teaching, coaching, and collaboration with colleagues to implement research supported practices that enhance student success. The program culminates with a capstone research project.
Core Courses
12 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDLD 570 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 572 | Foundations of Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 573 | Contemporary Issues in California Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 593 | Assessment and Research for Educators | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
Area of Concentration
33 semester hours
Selected from the credential coursework listed below:
Multiple Subject Candidates Only
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 426 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 441 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 491 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - History, PE, and Visual/Perf Arts | 4 |
| EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
| EDUC 497 | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 33 | |
Single Subject Candidates Only
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 427 | Language and Literacy, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 442 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 443 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
EDUC 494A | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Math | |
EDUC 494B | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS English | |
EDUC 494C | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Science | |
EDUC 494D | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS History | |
EDUC 494E | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Physical Education | |
EDUC 494F | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Music | |
EDUC 494G | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Spanish | |
EDUC 494H | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Art | |
EDUC 494I | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Health | |
EDUC 494J | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Business | |
EDUC 494K | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Dance 2 | |
EDUC 494L | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Theatre 2 | |
| EDUC 495 | Foundations for Teaching Single Subjects | 4 |
| EDUC 497A | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Single Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 33 | |
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Must enroll in your content area.
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Please note that the availability of Dance and Theatre is pending approval from the CTC. Matriculation of students is contingent upon CTC approval.
Option 4 – Inclusive Education
This degree program is designed for students who seek a focus on special education. The program emphasizes working with learners with mild/moderate special education needs and the structures that
can be utilized to support such students. The program culminates with a capstone research project.
Core Courses
12 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 420 | Foundations of Inclusive Education | 3 |
| SPED 430 | Assessment Practices and IEP Development | 3 |
| SPED 450 | Inclusive Educational Systems - Law, Behavior and Case Management | 3 |
| EDUC 593 | Assessment and Research for Educators | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
Area of Concentration
33 semester hours
Selected from the credential coursework listed below:
Multiple Subject Candidates Only
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 426 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 441 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 491 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - History, PE, and Visual/Perf Arts | 4 |
| EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
| EDUC 497 | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 33 | |
Single Subject Candidates Only
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 427 | Language and Literacy, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 442 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 443 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
EDUC 494A | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Math | |
EDUC 494B | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS English | |
EDUC 494C | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Science | |
EDUC 494D | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS History | |
EDUC 494E | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Physical Education | |
EDUC 494F | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Music | |
EDUC 494G | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Spanish | |
EDUC 494H | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Art | |
EDUC 494I | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Health | |
EDUC 494J | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Business | |
EDUC 494K | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Dance 2 | |
EDUC 494L | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Theatre 2 | |
| EDUC 495 | Foundations for Teaching Single Subjects | 4 |
| EDUC 497A | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Single Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 33 | |
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Must enroll in your content area.
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Please note that the availability of Dance and Theatre is pending approval from the CTC. Matriculation of students is contingent upon CTC approval.
Option 5 – Adolescent and Child Development
This degree program is designed for students who seek a focus on human development. In addition to an emphasis on the understanding of physical, intellectual, social and emotional development across the lifespan. Candidates may also select an emphasis course with a specific focus.
Core Courses
12 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ASCD 503 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ASCD 550 | Human Development | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
ASCD 518 | Language, Reading, and Concept Development | |
ASCD 551 | Studies in Attachment | |
ASCD 558 | Cognition and Brain Development | |
| EDUC 593 | Assessment and Research for Educators | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
Area of Concentration
33 semester hours
Selected from the credential coursework listed below:
Multiple Subject Candidates Only
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 426 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 441 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 491 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - History, PE, and Visual/Perf Arts | 4 |
| EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
| EDUC 497 | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 33 | |
Single Subject Candidates Only
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 427 | Language and Literacy, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 442 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 443 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
EDUC 494A | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Math | |
EDUC 494B | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS English | |
EDUC 494C | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Science | |
EDUC 494D | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS History | |
EDUC 494E | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Physical Education | |
EDUC 494F | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Music | |
EDUC 494G | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Spanish | |
EDUC 494H | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Art | |
EDUC 494I | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Health | |
EDUC 494J | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Business | |
EDUC 494K | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Dance 2 | |
EDUC 494L | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Theatre 2 | |
| EDUC 495 | Foundations for Teaching Single Subjects | 4 |
| EDUC 497A | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Single Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 33 | |
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Must enroll in your content area.
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Please note that the availability of Dance and Theatre is pending approval from the CTC. Matriculation of students is contingent upon CTC approval.
Option 6 - Teaching and Learning: Bilingual Emphasis
This degree program is designed for students who seek a focus on current issues and methodologies in bilingual/multilingual education. Because 2 core courses will be offered in Spanish, candidates who choose this pathway should be able to engage with course instruction delivered in Spanish. The program is practical in nature and focuses on action research. It culminates in a project or paper structured to help teachers improve their instructional and leadership abilities
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 434 | Learning About Latino Cultures | 3 |
| EDUC 435 | Methodology for Primary Language Instruction in a Bilingual Environment | 3 |
| EDUC 436 | Bilingualism and Bilingual Education | 3 |
| EDUC 593 | Assessment and Research for Educators | 3 |
Note: The bilingual teaching authorization requires student teaching in a bilingual classroom and demonstration of Spanish proficiency by a passing score on CSET: Spanish subtest III (test code 147) or a passing grade in SPAN 414 Spanish Composition & Advanced Grammar3.
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The SPAN 414 Spanish Composition & Advanced Grammar alternative to the CSET: Spanish exam is pending CTC approval at the time of this catalog's publishing date. Students should contact their advisor for an update on this requirement.
Area of Concentration: 33 semester hours
Selected from the credential coursework listed below:
Multiple Subject Candidates only:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 426 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 441 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 491 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - History, PE, and Visual/Perf Arts | 4 |
| EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
| EDUC 497 | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
Single Subject Candidates only:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 427 | Language and Literacy, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 442 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC 443 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
| Must enroll in your content area 1 | 4 | |
EDUC 494A | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Math | |
EDUC 494B | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS English | |
EDUC 494C | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Science | |
EDUC 494D | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS History | |
EDUC 494E | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Physical Education | |
EDUC 494F | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Music | |
EDUC 494G | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Spanish | |
EDUC 494H | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Art | |
EDUC 494I | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Health | |
EDUC 494J | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Business | |
EDUC 494K | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Dance 2 | |
EDUC 494L | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Theatre 2 | |
| EDUC 495 | Foundations for Teaching Single Subjects | 4 |
| EDUC 497A | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Single Subject | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
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Must enroll in your content area.
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Please note that the availability of Dance and Theatre is pending approval from the CTC. Matriculation of students is contingent upon CTC approval.
Other Program Components
Student Teaching Program Prerequisites
All students must complete fieldwork hours in the state of California. Student teaching candidates must complete an application and be accepted by the faculty into the student teaching sequence with the following:
Introductory Supervised Teaching Requirements:
- Certificate of Clearance or equivalent fingerprint clearance
- Demonstration of personal dispositions necessary for teaching (as outlined by the LaFetra College of Education)
- CPR for adults, infants and children
- Current TB clearance
- Verification of Basic Skills Competence as defined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Successful completion of all pre-student teaching coursework as defined by a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Speech course or verification
- US Constitution course or passing test score
- Health Education/Nutrition/Drug Prevention/Tobacco/Sexually Transmitted Diseases Course
- Verification of Subject Matter Competence as defined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Advanced Supervised Teaching Requirements:
- Successful completion of all requirements for Introductory Supervised Teaching
Enhanced Intern Credential (Multiple/Single Subject)
Candidates will be eligible for an enhanced intern credential if he/she has successfully maintained a 3.0 GPA, completed the constitution requirement, first term coursework (EDUC 425 Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject & EDUC 426 Introductory Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject; EDUC 427 Language and Literacy, Single Subject & EDUC 428 Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject ), basic skills requirement, subject matter competence, and has a contract in a public school. All candidates must be concurrently enrolled in EDUC 467A-467L or EDUC 497 Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject or EDUC 497A Introductory Supervised Teaching, Single Subject or EDUC 498 Advanced Supervised Teaching to be eligible for the intern credential.
Teacher Performance Assessments
The California Teacher Assessment Program (TPA) provides teacher candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of the teaching performance expectations. The TPA consists of two tasks embedded within the student teaching experience.
Preliminary Credential Application Requirements
To apply for a preliminary credential with the state of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, candidates must have:
- Maintained a GPA of 3.0 or better in all coursework
- Successfully completed clinical teaching requirements
- Received a B or better in EDUC 498 Advanced Supervised Teaching
- Completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Completed an “Application for Credential”
- Completed CPR Certification for Adults, Infants, and Children
- Passed all required TPAs
- Passed the RICA (Multiple Subject only)
- Must be cleared by the credential analyst for all remaining requirements
- Submit a Development/Induction Plan
Clear Credential Application Requirements
To apply for a Clear Credential with the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, candidates must have completed a professional induction program through their employer within five years of the issuance date of their Preliminary Credential.