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

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.

Assistant Professor, Education, Program Director, Preliminary Single Subject Credential

Faculty

Angel Krause

Assistant Professor, Intern Director, Teacher Education

Tamaye Ota

Assistant Professor of Education

Maria Lemus

Clinical Instructor, Education

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

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

Required Courses (34 Units)

Select One Of The Following

Specific pedagogy courses aligned with the credential subject matter area of the candidate

Choose One Of The Following Tracks:

Student Teaching Track

Independent Teaching Track

Pre-intern

Intern

Mat Post-credential Courses