Multiple Subject Credential
Program Overview
Continuous learning is crucial to individual and organizational effectiveness. As such, the Education Department in the School of Graduate Studies prepares practitioners with relevant skills, knowledge, and values to assume leadership roles in educational settings.
Our graduates successfully serve as primary teachers, principles, and superintendents. Many of these individuals have even achieved "Teacher of the Year" or other honorary awards.
Graduate students will receive sound research training, a curriculum blend of theory and practice, and values-laden teaching from qualified faculty members.
The 30-unit SB2042 Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential has the accreditation of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). This program is designed as a one-year full-time program, but may also be completed on a part-time basis. Given the diverse nature of our school districts in California, the credential program has an emphasis in cross-cultural language and academic development. The emphasis prepares candidates to teach students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP).
Five core objectives are stressed within the program:
- Students will develop, articulate, and support their theory of learning based on current and emerging knowledge of how learning happens.
- Students will value the diversity of culture, language and individual learning styles and abilities.
- Students will be able to understand their work with children in the larger context of the school, the family, and the community.
- Students will be active learners, committed to lifelong learning.
- Students will demonstrate faith integration within all aspects of learning.
Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking entry into the Credential degree program must submit the following:
- Completed application form with non-refundable $75.00 fee. (fee waived for Hope alums)
- Official transcript(s) from an accredited university or college confirming completion of an undergraduate degree and any completed graduate work. Applicants desiring to be considered for waiver or transfer or prerequisite courses must submit relevant transcripts indicating graduate level courses or undergraduate courses respectively with a satisfactory grade of B or better.
- Two completed reference forms sent to the School of Graduate Studies Admissions office - one of which must address your work/and or supervision with children.
- A statement of purpose (approximately 250 words) indicating your reasons for entering the program.
- Successful passing of CBEST and CSET exams.
Probationary acceptance may be granted if other factors give evidence of the applicant's ability to successfully complete a program. The probationary status will be removed when the student has successfully completed nine semester units with a 3.0 G.P.A. or better.
Graduation Requirements
Recommendation for Credential requirements:
- Successful completion of 30 units of coursework and 9 units of prerequisite coursework according to State requirements.
Curriculum - Multiple Subject Credential (Total: 30 units)
Prerequisites
EDU5625 Technology for Teachers
EDU5640 Issues in Education During Middle Childhood Development
EDU5820 Introductory Practicum for Elementary Teachers
Core Courses
EDU5100 Foundations of Education
EDU5330 Diversity: Language Acquisition & Methods
EDU5340 Methods of Language Arts and Reading Instruction
EDU5350 Methods of Mathematics and Science Instruction
EDU5360 Methods of Integrated Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School
EDU5410 Special Populations
EDU5810 Student Teaching
EDU5890 Advanced Student Teaching
EDU5910 Student Teaching Seminar
EDU5911 Advanced Student Teaching Seminar
Teaching Credentials are certified by the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing.
