The single subject preliminary credential program prepares candidates to teach in middle or high schools (Grades 7-12). Candidates are prepared to teach a particular subject area. FPU’s credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CCTC) and recognized by private schools, as well.
Highlights
- Emphasis on application of theory to practice
- Student teaching cohort model with placement in partnering school districts
- Collaborative learning community
- Quality mentorship
- High rate of employment
Career opportunities
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
Program director

Robin Perry, Ed.D.
Faculty

Angel Krause

Tamaye Ota

Maria Lemus
Admission requirements
Note: As a result of COVID-19, admission requirements have temporarily been simplified. Please contact your program representative for more information.
- Online application and fee
- Teacher Education Addendum
- 2 reference forms
- Official transcripts
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Verification of current negative TB test (within last 12 months)
- Certificate of Clearance Official Passing results on Basic Skills Test
- Official Passing on CBEST and CSET
Deadline to Submit Application | In Order to Start |
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Friday, April 9, 2021 | Summer 2021 - 1st Session: Coursework Only |
Friday, May 21, 2021 | Summer 2021 - 2nd Session: Coursework Only |
Friday, June 4, 2021** | Fall 2021: Coursework and Student Teaching** |
Friday, August 6, 2021 | Fall 2021: Coursework Only |
Friday, November 5, 2021** | Spring 2022: Coursework and Student Teaching** |
Friday, December 3, 2021 | Spring 2022: Coursework Only |
**Complete application includes submission of CTC clearance and negative TB test from within past 12 months
Course listing
Electives
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
EDUC 629 | Critical Observations in School: Single Subject (Designed to provide early field experience to candidates new to teaching) | 2 |
Co-Requisites
These courses are additional requirements of the state of California for single subject candidates who have not completed comparable coursework in their baccalaureate studies
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
EDUC 698 | Positive Adolescent Development | 2 |
Required Courses (34 Units)
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
EDUC 604 | Foundations of Education | 4 |
EDUC 605 | Teaching the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
EDUC 644 | Teaching with Technology | 2 |
EDUC 692 | Foundations of Language and Literacy | 3 |
EDUC 693 | Reading/Writing in Secondary Classrooms | 3 |
EDUC 694 | Curriculum Perspectives and Design: Single Subject | 3 |
EDUC 695 | Curriculum Design and Implementation: Single Subject | 3 |
EDUC 638 | Health Education for Teachers | 2 |
Select one of the following
Specific pedagogy courses aligned with the credential subject matter area of the candidate
Code | Title | Units |
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EDUC 696AR | Single Subject Methods: Art | 3 |
EDUC 696EN | Single Subject Methods: English | 3 |
EDUC 696LO | Single Subject Methods: Language Other Than English | 3 |
EDUC 696MA | Single Subject Methods: Mathematics | 3 |
EDUC 696MU | Single Subject Methods: Music | 3 |
EDUC 696PE | Single Subject Methods: Physical Education | 3 |
EDUC 696SC | Single Subject Methods: Science | 3 |
EDUC 696SS | Single Subject Methods: Social Studies | 3 |
Choose One of the Following Tracks
Student Teaching Track
Code | Title | Units |
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EDUC 619 | Directed Initial Student Teaching: Single Subject | 2 |
EDUC 639 | Directed Final Student Teaching: Single Subject | 6 |
Independent Teaching Track
Pre-intern
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
EDUC 634 | Independent Teaching Practicum: Single Subject | 2 |
EDUC 649A | Independent Teaching I: Single Subject | 3 |
Intern
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
EDUC 649B | Independent Teaching II: Single Subject | 3 |
EDUC 649C | Independent Teaching III: Single Subject | 6 |
Mat Post-credential Courses
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
EDUC 701 | Issues in Teaching: Investigations of Problems of Practice | 2 |
EDUC 702 | The Teacher’s Mission and Vision | 2 |
EDUC 703 | Curriculum Study: Theory, Analysis and Practice | 3 |
EDUC 704 | Research Methodologies: Qualitative Action Research | 3 |
EDUC 705 | MAT Research Project | 2 |