Credentials

The Teacher Education program prepares reflective practitioners who foster intellectual growth, personal development, and multicultural democratic community in their classrooms and schools. Our candidates learn how to provide their students — especially those most vulnerable to injustices — with an equitable, responsive, and empowering classroom experience. Teacher candidates are recommended by USF to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for the Preliminary Multiple Subjects (36 units) or Single Subject (34 units) Teaching Credential with optional Bilingual Authorization in Spanish.

Preliminary Multiple Subject (MS) Teaching Credential

Candidates for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential must meet the basic skills requirement through one of the eight options from the Basic Skills Requirement list in the "Teaching Credential Applicants" section here, and demonstrate subject matter competency by passing the Multiple Subjects California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET).

All credential students also choose and enroll in one of the master of arts programs offered by the Teacher Education department.

Preliminary Single Subject (SS) Teaching Credential

Candidates for the Preliminary Single Subject (SS) Teaching Credential, must meet the basic skills requirement through one of the eight options from the Basic Skills Requirement list in the "Teaching Credential Applicants" section here. They must also pass the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET) in their subject area. In lieu of the CSET, these candidates may demonstrate competency by providing proof of successful completion of a CTC-approved undergraduate subject matter preparation program.