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
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 605 | Teaching the Exceptional Learner | 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 Desgn 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: Theorey, 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
$610
Number of units
34 program units, 6 co-requisite units
Locations
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