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
- 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 of both CBEST and CSET
Course listing
Electives
Designed to provide early field experience to candidates new to teaching
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 629 | Critical Observations in School: Single Subject | 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 |
| EDUC 652 | Linguistics for Teachers | 2 |
| EDUC 638 | Health Education for Teachers | 1 |
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 | 1 |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
Program details
Preliminary Single Subject Credential
Start dates
Summer
Spring
Fall
Cost per unit
$650
Number of units
34 program units, 6 co-requisite units
Locations
Related programs
FPU has a great reputation for their teaching credential program and I knew the smaller class sizes would make a huge difference in the education I received. FPU prepared me to be the best teacher I can be and gave me the tools to do great and reach students!
Vanessa Page
- Single Subject Credential