
Darrell Blanks
School of Education
Explore Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
FPU's teaching programs include coursework that provides students with an understanding of the history of schools, theories of teaching and learning, and methods of teaching. The program emphasizes training prospective teachers to teach the Common Core State Standards.
Students apply what they learn in coursework to the practical challenges of teaching during their early field experience and student teaching. The credential program prepares candidates to teach in multilingual, multicultural communities.
FPU’s credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CCTC www.ctc.ca.gov) and recognized by private schools, as well.
Darrell Blanks
Jacalyn Griffen, Ed.D.
Angel Krause
Michelle Pengilly, Ed.D.
Heather Rutowicz
Janet Zoller
Program Director: Multiple Subjects Credential, Darrell Blanks, M.A.; MAT, Michele McConnell, Ph.D.
The Multiple Subject Credential program prepares candidates for a preliminary teaching credential and provides foundational courses for a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). Only Fresno Pacific credential program completers are eligible to continue in the capstone courses of the MAT to complete their degree. MAT students must be employed as a credentialed teacher and return to the capstone courses within three years of credential program completion.
FPU undergraduate students seeking a teaching credential must apply and be admitted to the program prior to taking any teacher education courses.
The program expects applicants from FPU as well as other universities to complete their application and submit all application documents to the program at least four weeks before they expect to begin coursework.
FPU’s credentials are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The CTC website provides extensive guidelines pertaining to becoming a teacher in California (ctc.ca.gov).
Developed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) are aligned with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).
Students within the Teacher Education Program at Fresno Pacific University who complete a preliminary teaching credential and master’s degree in teaching understand teaching to be a calling to redemptive service via the following:
The MAT/Multiple Subjects program offers students opportunities to start the preliminary credential phase of the MAT program in the summer, fall or spring terms. Many students who wish to start their credential in the fall choose to jumpstart their program by taking one or two courses the summer before. Coursework for the post-credential phase of the MAT begins only in fall.
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
EDUC 701: Issues in Teaching: Investigations of Problems of Practice Session 1: First 8 weeks EDUC 703: Curriculum Study: Theory Analysis and Practice Session 2: Second 8 weeks |
EDUC 704: Qualitative Research Methods: Action Research Session 1: First 8 weeks EDUC 705: MAT Research Project (IP) Session 2: Second 8 weeks |
EDUC 705: MAT Research Project (IP) Complete project write-up by July 1 for August degree granting |
Main Campus Fresno, Visalia, Merced
This course is an additional requirement of the state of California for multiple subjects candidates who have not completed comparable coursework in their baccalaureate studies:
*MAT required courses. A student must earn a grade of B- or better in any of these courses for them to be counted toward the MAT. Courses with grades lower than a B- must be replaced or repeated.
Note:
For MAT students, EDUC-650 can be taken in place of EDUC-642 and EDUC-651 can be taken in place of EDUC-646
Candidates for the multiple subject credentials may be interested in adding a credential in special education. The preliminary multiple subject credential and preliminary education specialist credential programs have been designed with this interest in mind. Many courses are the same in the two programs to facilitate opportunities for candidates to complete both credentials. Students in the elementary education and secondary education programs interested in special education are urged to seek advice from faculty in the special education division.
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Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST, Coursework, or SAT/ACT Scores)
Proof of passing required CSETs or Subject Matter Competency Waiver
The below listed prices reflect the current and upcoming Fall and Spring semesters and do not include any financial aid. Paying for college can be an overwhelming step in your education journey. We can help you find all the opportunities to reduce your out of pocket costs.
Tuition per Unit | Amount |
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700 Level | $730 |
Teacher Education | $730 |
MBA | $785 |
MSN and LEAD | $750 |
KIN | $590 |
Other Costs | Amount |
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Student services fee (per semester) | $60 |
* Field Placement Fee (charged for both the international and regional trip semesters) | $1,500 |
Tuition per Unit | Amount |
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700 Level | $705 |
Teacher Education | $705 |
MBA | $757* |
MSN and LEAD | $720 |
KIN | $570 |
Other Costs | Amount |
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Student services fee (per semester) | $60 |
* Field Placement Fee (charged for both the international and regional trip semesters) | $1,500 |
* This is an estimate. Costs subject to change. Please refer to the Catalog for additional fees. Cost of attendance figures are used for budgeting purposes only and represent an estimate of projected tuition and fees for the coming academic year. Actual tuition rates are approved by the Board of Trustees and may vary.
Financial aid can refer to scholarships, grants and loans, which are available to you from the government, the university or outside sources. Aid types vary depending on the type of student you are.
Upon completion of the program requirements, candidates are recommended for a Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, allowing them to seek subject area teaching positions in elementary and middle schools.
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