Multiple Subject Credential - 2042 Preliminary Teaching Credential Program

This track is not for ITEP undergraduate students. For information on the ITEP program, please call the Liberal Studies Dept. at 562-985-4228.

Prepares teachers to work in pre-K though grade 12 multiple subject, self-contained classrooms. Teachers with this credential traditionally teach elementary (K-8) grades.  (Total units:  40)

Courses are listed in recommended sequence.

Prerequisites (4 units)

• EDEL 380 - Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society (3 units)
  You must earn a B or better grade in this course
• EDSP 303 - Preparing to Teach Special Populations in the General Education Classroom (1 unit)
• Submit Application to the MSCP in ED-1, Room 67 Attend Group Information and Application meeting to obtain application for program.

Co-Requisites (5 units)

Note:  These two courses may be taken prior to being admitted to the MSCP.

• EDEL 413- Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Practices (2 units)
• EDEL / EDP / LING 431 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools (3 units)

Subject Specific Pedagogy Courses (15 units)

You must be officially admitted to the Multiple Subject Credential Program in order to take the following pedagogy courses. It is recommended that EDEL 442 and EDEL 452 be taken concurrently.

• EDEL 442 - Teaching and Learning Language Arts, K-8 (3 units)
• EDEL 452 - Teaching and Learning Reading, K-8 (3 units)
• EDEL 462 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics, K-8 (3 units)
• EDEL 472 - Teaching and Learning History-Social Science in Diverse Classrooms  (3 units)
• SCED 475 - Teaching and Learning Science, K-8 (3 units)

Important: At least one pedagogy course must be taken OFF-CAMPUS at an elementary school site during daytime school hours, and at least one must be taken ON-CAMPUS. 

One pedagogy course may be taken during student teaching, although it is recommended that all courses be completed prior to student teaching.

Student Teaching (16 units)

Note: Students must attend a Student Teaching Application Meeting and apply to student teach at the beginning of the semester before you take this course (please see Section 6 of the MSCP Handbook for more information).

• EDEL 482 - Student Teaching in Diverse Classrooms (16 units) 

For more information on the application process, please contact the Teacher Preparation Advising Center in ED 1 - Room 67 or at (562) 985-9259.

Last update: 4/15/08