Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program

• Application to the Single Subject Credential Program is embedded in the pre-requisite course, EDSS 300.  During the course candidates compile their program application packet that is then submitted to their EDSS 300 instructor at the end of the semester.  The EDSS 300 instructor will review the applications with the Subject Area Coordinator and then submits them to the Single Subject Office for processing at the end of the term.  

• The program application is part of the EDSS 300 course packet that you will purchase from the bookstore the semester you take EDSS 300. 

• After acceptance to the program, candidates take the remaining co-requisites and core courses and then student teaching after all course work is completed. 

Admission requirements for the SSCP are: 

1. Complete the prerequisite course EDSS 300, in the appropriate subject area, with a minimum grade of "B".

2. Satisfactorily complete the 45-hour fieldwork requirement in EDSS 300.

3. Attain a grade point average of at least 2.67 in all baccalaureate and post baccalaureate coursework or a grade point average of at least 2.75 in the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units attempted.

4. Complete a personal interview with approved program faculty (assigned in the EDSS 300 course).

5. Submit two recommendation forms that speak to the candidate’s potential for successful public school teaching (these are specific forms in the EDSS 300 course packet or you can download them here).

6. Submit a written statement of professional goals and philosophy of education (assigned in the EDSS 300 course).

7. Submit proof of an approved Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), or provide evidence of recent fingerprint clearance.

8. Submit a negative tuberculosis skin test or chest x-ray taken within the previous three years. Tuberculosis clearance must be valid through student teaching.

9. Attempt the CBEST exam (or other CTC-approved Basic Skills exam). You must take all three parts of the CBEST exam to be admitted into the program. (Passage of the exam is required to advance to student teaching).

10.  Demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing English by (1) attaining the minimum passing score of 37 on the reading portion of the CBEST exam OR by (2) achieving a “C” grade or better in a course satisfying the General Education requirement in literature or philosophy (C2a) AND by (1) attaining the minimum passing score of 37 on the writing portion of the CBEST OR by (2) fulfillment of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).

11. Demonstrate ability to communicate orally in English at the level required of public school teachers by demonstration of English production skills in the course EDSS 300 and through an oral interview with subject matter program faculty. In the case of candidates for a credential in teaching Languages Other Than English, there is a bilingual interview requirement in English and the target language.

12. Demonstrate personality and character traits that satisfy the standards of the teaching profession and suitable aptitude for teaching in public schools through the application documentation, the personal interview, and performance in EDSS 300. Candidates must continue to demonstrate appropriate character and personality traits through completion of the program.

13. Submit a completed program application to the EDSS 300 instructor.

14. Complete all requirements for admission to the program unique to the candidate’s subject matter program.