Credential Programs
Teacher Credentials Offered
There are two levels of teaching credentials in California:
- Preliminary Credential
3. Professional Clear Credential
Candidates may apply for the preliminary credential through the School of Education. Students with this credential are certified to teach in California schools for up to five years.
Additional Programs
Preliminary Teacher Credential
Multiple Subject Credential
Note: This credential allows the candidate to teach all the subjects in a self-contained classroom (K-12).
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| EDUC 200 | The Teacher and Technology | 1 |
| EDUC 204 | Introduction to Teaching Diverse Populations | 2 |
| EDUC 301 | Typical and Atypical Development of Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 501 | Planning and Assessment for Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Creating Positive and Inclusive Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDUC 551 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDUC 522 | Math and Science Methods: Elementary | 2 |
| EDUC 523 | Integrated Curriculum Methods: Elementary | 2 |
| EDUC 560 | Literacy Instruction in Diverse Classrooms | 4 |
| EDUC 580 | Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) Practicum: Field Experience | 1 |
| Semester 3 - Full-time Student Teaching | ||
| EDUC 582 | Student Teaching: Elementary | 12 |
| Total Units | 36 | |
Single Subject Credential
Note: This credential allows candidates who desire to teach one subject to groups of students at the middle or high school level.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| EDUC 200 | The Teacher and Technology | 1 |
| EDUC 204 | Introduction to Teaching Diverse Populations | 2 |
| EDUC 301 | Typical and Atypical Development of Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 501 | Planning and Assessment for Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Creating Positive and Inclusive Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDUC 551 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDUC 524 | Secondary Curriculum and Methods | 4 |
| EDUC 570 | Content Area Literacy Instruction | 4 |
| EDUC 581 | Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) Practicum: Field Experience | 1 |
| Semester 3 - Full-time Student Teaching | ||
| EDUC 583 | Student Teaching: Secondary | 12 |
| Total Units | 36 | |
Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Support Services
Note: This credential authorizes candidates to teach students (K-22) with mild to moderate disabilities including students identified with specific learning disabilities, mild-moderate intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, emotional disturbance, and autism spectrum disorders. Please consult the Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Support Services Credential Handbook for additional information
.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| EDUC 200 | The Teacher and Technology | 1 |
| EDSP 204 | Introduction to Teaching Diverse Populations | 2 |
| EDSP 301 | Typical and Atypical Development of Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDSP 501 | Planning and Assessment for Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDSP 502 | Creating Positive and Inclusive Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDSP 551 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDSP 525 | Advanced Curriculum Methods for Special Populations | 3 |
| EDSP 526 | Case Management, Assessment and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDSP 560 | Literacy Instruction in Diverse Classrooms | 4 |
| EDSP 580 | Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) Practicum: Field Experience | 1 |
| Semester 3 - Full-time Student Teaching | ||
| EDSP 584 | Student Teaching: Special Education | 12 |
| Total Units | 38 | |
Dual Credential: Multiple Subject and Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Services
Note: Candidates will complete coursework and fieldwork leading to two separate credentials. The Multiple Subject credential authorizes candidates to teach all the subjects in a self-contained classroom (K-12).
The Education Specialist credential authorizes candidates to teach students (K-12) with mild to moderate disabilities including students identified with specific learning disabilities, mild-moderate intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, emotional disturbance, and autism spectrum disorders.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| EDUC 200 | The Teacher and Technology | 1 |
| EDUC 204 | Introduction to Teaching Diverse Populations | 2 |
| EDUC 301 | Typical and Atypical Development of Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 501 | Planning and Assessment for Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Creating Positive and Inclusive Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDUC 551 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDSP 525 | Advanced Curriculum Methods for Special Populations | 3 |
| EDSP 526 | Case Management, Assessment and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDSP 580A | Practicum: Field Experience II | 1 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| EDUC 522 | Math and Science Methods: Elementary | 2 |
| EDUC 523 | Integrated Curriculum Methods: Elementary | 2 |
| EDUC 560 | Literacy Instruction in Diverse Classrooms | 4 |
| EDUC 580 | Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) Practicum: Field Experience | 1 |
| Semester 4 - Full-time Student Teaching | ||
| EDUC 582 | Student Teaching: Elementary | 6 |
| EDSP 584 | Student Teaching: Special Education | 6 |
| Total Units | 43 | |
Dual Credential: Single Subject and Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Services
Note: Candidates will complete coursework and fieldwork leading to two separate credentials. The Single Subject credential authorizes candidates to teach one subject to groups of students at the middle to high school level.
The Education Specialist credential authorizes candidates to teach students (K-12) with mild to moderate disabilities including students identified with specific learning disabilities, mild-moderate intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, emotional disturbance, and autism spectrum disorders.
Undergraduate students will need to declare the Dual Credential option by the middle of Block 1 classes: October 15, March 15 or June 15.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| EDUC 200 | The Teacher and Technology | 1 |
| EDUC 204 | Introduction to Teaching Diverse Populations | 2 |
| EDUC 301 | Typical and Atypical Development of Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 501 | Planning and Assessment for Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Creating Positive and Inclusive Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDUC 551 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDSP 525 | Advanced Curriculum Methods for Special Populations | 3 |
| EDSP 526 | Case Management, Assessment and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDSP 560 | Literacy Instruction in Diverse Classrooms | 4 |
| EDSP 580A | Practicum: Field Experience II | 1 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| EDUC 524 | Secondary Curriculum and Methods | 4 |
| EDUC 570 | Content Area Literacy Instruction | 4 |
| EDUC 581 | Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) Practicum: Field Experience | 1 |
| Semester 4 - Full-time Student Teaching | ||
| EDUC 583 | Student Teaching: Secondary | 6 |
| EDSP 584 | Student Teaching: Special Education | 6 |
| Total Units | 47 | |
Administrative Services Credential
Note: This credential is for students seeking to become administrators. Completion of this 24-unit program and CalAPA requirements will allow students to file through CUI's Credential Analyst for a Preliminary Administrative Credential with CTC. Students that apply to this program must have a CA Clear Teaching Credential and have completed two years of successful full-time teaching experience. Full-time service means service for at least a minimum day for 75% of the total days in the school year. Substitute part-time service does not apply.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUA 556 | Legal and Political Aspects in Education | 3 |
| EDUA 557 | Human Resources | 3 |
| EDUA 558 | Financial Resources | 3 |
| EDUA 561 | Analyzing Data to Inform School Improvement and Promote Equity | 3 |
| EDUA 562 | Facilitating Communities of Practice | 3 |
| EDUA 563 | Supporting Teacher Growth | 3 |
| EDUA 590A | Administrative Practicum (A) | 0 |
| EDUA 590B | Administrative Practicum (B) | 0 |
| EDUA 590C | Administrative Practicum (C) | 3 |
| EDUA 591A | Advanced Administrative Practicum (A) | 0 |
| EDUA 591B | Advanced Administrative Practicum (B) | 0 |
| EDUA 591C | Advanced Administrative Practicum (C) | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Additional courses required should students want to complete the Master of Arts in Education:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUA 516 | Instructional and Transformational Leadership | 3 |
| EDUA 517 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation | 3 |
Lutheran Teaching Certificate
Candidates interested in pursuing a Lutheran teaching credential should contact Christ College Ministry Programs or the Director of Lutheran Teaching Programs.
Field Experience
A credential program is much more than face-to-face or online coursework. Candidates must observe and participate in the teaching process. CUI has designed field experiences to help you gain hands-on experiences in teaching. These experiences begin with observation hours and culminate in full-time student teaching under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a university supervisor. Field experiences are detailed in the School of Education Teaching Credential Handbook.
Clear Teacher Credential
The second credential level is the Clear Teacher Credential. To qualify for this credential, preliminary credential holders participate in an Induction program through their school district, county office of education, or an institution of higher education. CUI offers a Teacher Induction program for Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist credential candidates.
The goal of the Teacher Induction program is to support new preliminary credential holders in their beginning teaching experience. Using guided mentorship, new teachers build upon the knowledge and skills acquired during their preparation programs. Multiple professional development opportunities are offered and the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs) provide the foundation for candidate growth.
The Teacher Induction Program is typically a two-year program. An Early Completer Option (ECO) is available for those individuals meeting specific criteria. CUI's Induction program provides face to face and online options. Two of the required courses may be used as graduate electives for those individuals interested in pursuing a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction or M.Ed.
For more detailed information about the professional clear credential, refer to the School of Education's teacher credential handbook.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Education Specialist-Mild/Moderate Support Services or Moderate-Severe Induction Programs | ||
| EDUI 592 | Assessment of Induction and Professional Development Part I | 3 |
| EDUI 593 | Assessment of Induction and Professional Development Part II | 3 |
| EDUI 507 | New Teacher Support Semester I | 2 |
| EDUI 508 | New Teacher Support Semester II | 2 |
| EDUI 509 | New Teacher Support Semester III * | 1 |
| EDUI 510 | New Teacher Support Semester IV * | 1 |
| * | Except for early completers. |