San Diego State University offers a single subject teaching credential and a multiple subject teaching credential. Both programs can be completed on a traditional track or with a specialization in bilingual education (BCLAD). The BCLAD specialization authorizes graduates to teach in elementary school classrooms where subject matter is taught in more than one language, and in classes designed for children who are learning English. The credentials can be completed in two semesters if taken on a full-time basis, or in three to four semesters if taken part-time. The curriculum is divided between student teaching and in-class coursework, which emphasizes meeting the needs of children diverse in culture and linguistic background. San Diego State University also offers special education teaching programs.
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego, CA 92182
619-594-5200
sdsu.edu
Dominican University of California offers a single subject credential and a multiple subject credential. Both programs require the completion of 35 credits of study and can be taken on either full-time or part-time schedule. A full-time schedule allows students to achieve their credential in eleven months, and a part-time schedule will allow for completion within three to four semesters. Dominican University of California also offers a dual credential program, in which students can achieve both a single and a multiple subject credential at the same time over the course of four semesters. Student teaching placements are available in five local counties. Dominican University of California also offers a special education credential that consists of 40 units to be completed on a part-time basis.
Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-457-4440
dominican.edu
The College of Education at California State University, Fullerton offers three types of teaching credential programs: single subject, multiple subject and education specialist. The single subject program and the multiple subject programs require students to complete 18 weeks of student teaching. In the single subject credential program, the student teaching placement takes place in the second semester of study, and in the multiple subject credential program the student teaching requirement is split over two semesters. The education specialist programs include an administrative credential and reading/language arts specialist credential. The professional administrative credential is required for all California school administrators, and the reading/language arts program is designed for teachers who will be working with students in need of special attention to become competent readers. California State University, Fullerton also offers several special education credential programs.
California State University, Fullerton
2600 Nutwood #500
Fullerton, CA 92831
657-278-3411
fullerton.edu