Multiple Subject Credential ~ Overview

Currently, we offer two on-campus alternatives for earning your Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. If your schedule permits, you can enter our traditional, fulltime program. Alternatively, if you are currently a fulltime teacher with an emergency permit or internship credential, you should enter the CSUMB Teacher Internship Program (CTIP).

Both credentialing options are designed for individuals who are interested in teaching in linguistically and culturally diverse elementary schools. Consequently, in both programs you will be given a choice between an English Learner Authorization (ELA) emphasis and a bilingual crosscultural language and academic development (BCLAD) emphasis.

Both the ELA and BCLAD emphasis credentials will authorize you to teach school children from non-English backgrounds. The difference is that the BCLAD authorizes you to teach in bilingual settings both in your language of emphasis and in English, whereas the ELA authorizes you to teach only in settings where instruction is provided primarily through English.

In addition to CSUMB's two on-campus credentialing options, we also offer CalStateTEACH for people who are interested in the multiple subject credential. You will find complete information on the CalStateTEACH.net website.

Sponsored By

College of Professional Studies > Teacher Education Department > Multiple Subjects Program

Included Academic Fields

Education ~ Teacher Education

Online Components

None

Associated Course Codes

ED ~ EDI ~ SPED