Multiple Subject Credential ~ Typical Pathways

Fulltime: Traditional

In the traditional multiple subjects credential program, you can earn your credential in two consecutive fulltime semesters if all academic and experiential prerequisites have been completed. The following would be a typical pathway that you might follow to complete the requirements as a fulltime student.

Semester/Stage I: 18 credits

ED 374 Physical education for the elementary school child (1 credit)

ED 538 Technology in the classroom, Level I (2 credits)

ED 601 Stage I student teaching and seminar (3 credits)

ED 609 Elementary math methods (3 credits)

ED 611 Teaching and learning (3 credits)

ED 612 Pedagogy for linguistically and culturally diverse students (3 credits)

ED 616 Language and literacy development across the curriculum I (3 credits)

Semester/Stage II: 18 credits

ED 603 Stage II student teaching and seminar (6 credits

ED 608 Science and health methods for K-8 classrooms (3 credits)

ED 615 Social studies and visual & performing arts methods for K-8 classrooms (3 credits)

ED 617 Language and literacy development across the curriculum II (3 credits

SPED 560 Inclusionary practices for students with special needs (3 credits)

Part-Time: CTIP

The CTIP program takes four continuous school terms (including summers) if all academic and experiential prerequisites have been completed. You may need more time.

The following would be a typical pathway that you might follow to complete the requirements through the internship program.

First Summer: 6 credits

ED 575 Teachers' academy (3 credits)

ED 611 Teaching and learning (3 credits)

Fall Semester: 10 credits

ED 374 Physical education for the elementary school child (1 credit)

ED 601 Stage I student teaching and seminar (3 credits)

ED 612 Pedagogy for linguistically and culturally diverse students (3 credits)

ED 616 Language and literacy development across the curriculum II (3 credits)

Spring Semester: 12 credits

ED 603 Stage II student teaching and seminar (6 units)

ED 615 Social studies and visual & performing arts methods for K-8 classrooms (3 credits)

ED 617 Language and literacy development across the curriculum II (3 units)

Second Summer: 9 credits

ED 608 Science and health methods for K-8 classrooms (3 credits)

ED 609 Elementary math methods (3 credits)

SPED 560 Inclusionary practices for students with special needs (3 credits)