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
Admission requirements
- Online application and fee
- Teacher Education Addendum
- 3 reference forms
- Official transcripts
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Verification of current negative TB test (within last 12 mos.)
- Certificate of Clearance
- Official Passing results on Basic Skills Test
- Official Passing results on CSET
Course listing
Required Courses (34 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-605 | Teaching Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC-644 | Teaching with Technology | 1 |
| EDUC-691 | Foundations of Education: Single Subject | 4 |
| EDUC-692 | Foundations of Language and Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC-693 | Reading/Writing in Secondary Classrooms | 4 |
| EDUC-694 | Curriculum Perspectives and Design: Single Subject | 3 |
| EDUC-695 | Curriculum Design and Implementation: Single Subject | 3 |
Select one of the following specific pedagogy courses aligned with the credential subject matter area of the candidate
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-696AR | Single Subject Methods: Art | 2 |
| EDUC-696EN | Single Subject Methods: English | 3 |
| EDUC-696LO | Single Subject Methods: Language Other Than English (LOTE) | 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 |
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 |
| EDUC-652 | Linguistics for Teachers | 2 |
| EDUC-638 | Health Education for Teachers | 1 |
Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-629 | Critical Observations in School: Single Subject* | 2 |
* Designed to provide early field experience to candidates new to teaching
Choose One Of The Following Tracks
Student Teaching Track
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-619 | Directed Initial Student Teaching: Single Subject | 2 |
| EDUC-639 | Directed Final Student Teaching: Single Subject | 8 |
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 | 7 |