
Robin Perry, Ed.D.
School of Education
Explore Single Subject Teaching Credential
The single subject preliminary credential program prepares candidates to teach in middle or high schools (Grades 7-12). The subject areas we offer for 7-12 (math, sciences, social science, English, languages) and those that are K-12. Candidates are prepared to teach a particular subject area.
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.
Robin Perry, Ed.D.
Angel Krause
Maria Lemus
Autumn Witt, Ph.D.
Michele McConnell, Ph.D.
Program Director: Single Subject Credential, Robin Perry, Ed.D.; MAT, Michele McConnell, Ph.D.
Overview
The Single 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.
Admissions Requirements for Credential
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.
Basic Skills and Subject Matter Competency Requirements
Admissions Requirements for MAT Post-Credential
Accreditation
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).
Credential Program Student Learning Outcomes
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).
MAT Post-Credential Program Student Learning Outcomes
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:
Program Pacing Options
The MAT/Single Subject credential program offers students opportunities to start the preliminary credential phase of the MAT program in the summer, fall or spring terms.
Field experience pathways include student teaching and independent teaching/intern options. Length of program is dependent upon field experience pathway, ranging from 3 to 6 semesters.
MAT Post-Credential Pacing
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
These courses are additional requirements of the state of California for single subject candidates who have not completed comparable coursework in their baccalaureate studies:
Specific pedagogy courses aligned with the credential subject matter area of the candidate:
*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 B- must be replaced or repeated.
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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 Single Subject Teaching Credential allowing them to seek subject area teaching positions in middle and high schools
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