Requirements for Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
Students interested in obtaining a Multiple Subject Credential (which authorizes teaching in public elementary schools and other self-contained classrooms) must:
1. Earn a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Prove subject matter competence by taking and passing the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET).
3. Complete a State-approved program of credential coursework that includes authorization to teach English learners in the regular classroom.
Meeting Requirement 1: The Master's College Liberal Studies/Teacher Education bachelor’s degree program has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the Multiple Subject Credential. It was designed based on the same content standards that were used to develop public school curriculum in elementary schools. The CSET examination was developed using these same standards, so this major provides the best preparation for the examination. It also includes early classroom experiences and includes courses that build background knowledge for the credential courses. The requirements for this major are explained in the Liberal Studies section of the catalog.
Meeting Requirement 2: Take and pass the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) before beginning student teaching.
Meeting Requirement 3: The Master's College has a State-approved credential program for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential. It consists of prerequisites, the credential courses, and other requirements.
Prerequisites (part of the Liberal Studies-teacher education major):
ED410 Technology Uses in Education ED400 Foundations of Education
Before Applying for Credential:
POL220 U.S. Government (a graduation requirement at TMC) (3) E322 Children's Literature (part of the LSte major) (3) Take and pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
Credential courses (some courses must be taken concurrently):
ED 500 Practicum (3) ED510 Teaching Reading/Language Arts in Elem. School (5) ED530 Teaching Strategies in the Elementary School (4) ED550 Teaching Strategies/English Language (2) ED560 Introduction to Special Education (2) ED570 Colloquium (2) ED580 Elementary Student Teaching (12)
Students entering The Master's College as freshmen normally take 8 semesters to complete the Liberal Studies-teacher education bachelor's degree program. The credential program consists of two additional semesters: one semester of coursework and one semester of student teaching. Once a candidate obtains a Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential, he or she may teach for five years while completing the requirements for the Clear Credential.
Requirements for Preliminary Single Subject Credential
Students interested in obtaining a Single Subject Credential (which authorizes teaching in junior high or senior high school) must:
1. Earn a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Prove subject matter competence by completing an approved subject matter program or passing the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET).
3. Complete a State approved program of professional coursework that includes authorization to teach English learners in the regular classroom.
Meeting Requirement 1:The Master's College offers bachelors degrees in the following areas which are commonly taught in public schools: Business, English, Music, Physical Education, Biology, History/Social Science, Mathematics and Home Economics.
Meeting Requirement 2: All majors must take and pass the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) in the appropriate subject matter area before beginning student teaching.
Meeting Requirement 3: The Master's College has a State-approved credential program for the Preliminary Single Subject Credential. It consists of prerequisites, the credential courses, and other requirements.
Prerequisites (may be completed as part of the undergraduate major):
ED410 Technology Uses in Education ED400 Foundations of Education
Before Applying for Credential:
POL200 U.S. Government (a graduation requirement at The Master's College)
Credential Courses (some courses must be taken concurrently):
ED 500 Practicum (3) ED520 Teaching Reading in the Secondary School (3) ED540 Teaching Strategies in the Secondary School (6) ED550 Teaching Strategies/English Language (2) ED560 Introduction to Special Education (2) ED570 Colloquium (2) ED590 Secondary Student Teaching (12)
Students entering The Master's College as freshmen normally take 8 semesters to complete a bachelor's degree program. The credential program consists of two additional semesters: one semester of coursework and one semester of student teaching. Once a candidate obtains a Single Subject Preliminary Credential, he or she may teach for five years while completing the requirements for the Clear Credential.