Multiple Subject Credential
Credential requirements specified in this catalog are subject to changes made by the State of California.
Contact the Department of Teacher Education or the Credential Student Services Center (CSSC) for current regulations.
The Multiple Subject Credential program has been approved to be offered in a Hybrid delivery format.
Admission
Applicants may only enter the Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and TEDSPED credential programs in the summer session. Program admission is a simultaneous, two-part process. Applicants must meet both the Department and University requirements in order to begin the program. The Department file is maintained in the Credential Student Service Center (CSSC) and the steps outlined in this section are primarily related to Department admissions for post-baccalaureate applicants. The University file is processed by the University Graduate Admissions Office (referred to as “University”) and can be monitored through the applicant’s MyCSUEB account.
Multiple or Single Subject Credential Programs - Application Process and Admission Requirements
Before applying to the Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential Program, all applicants should attend a ”Credential Information Session.” Several sessions are held every month except July and August. Individuals considering the program can also register for a session on the CSSC website.
- All applicants must submit the following documents to the CSSC in order in order to secure an interview:
- A completed copy of the online University “Graduate and Post Baccalaureate Application” (see CSU Apply);
- A completed online “Department of Teacher Education” application;
- Statement of Purpose - 300-500 words, typed, double-spaced; see Department application for questions.
- Pass a basic educational skills test approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
- Pass the relevant California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET), or obtain a waiver for the CSET by completing an approved subject matter preparation program at a CSU OR proof of registration for all CSET subtests or proof of pending Subject Matter Waiver Letter.
After the Interview the following must be submitted:
- One official copy of the applicant’s degree-granting institutional transcript (to the University);
- Two letters of recommendation; both letters must demonstrate suitable aptitude for teaching in public schools;
- Academic letters of recommendation are not acceptable.
- Letters should be dated within 3 years.
- The letters should be written by someone who has observed the applicant teaching or working with students in the age group of the credential sought.
- Both letters must be on official letterhead, signed, and dated. If letterhead is not available, include a business card.
- Pass a U.S. Constitution course or exam
- Earn a 2.67 cumulative grade point average or 2.75 in the last 60 semester units in a baccalaureate degree.
- 45 hours of Early Field Experience:
- Documented field experience of at least 45 hours in a K-12 classroom or classroom-like setting with groups of children: multiple subject, children 5-11 years of age.
- An acceptable public school experience includes work as a substitute teacher, para-educator, instructional aide, or classroom volunteer.
- Faith-based instruction is not acceptable.
- At least 15 hours must be in a public school classroom setting within the last two years.
- The remaining 30 of the 45 hours minimum must have been satisfied within the last three years.
- These hours may be completed in public or private school settings; in community-based venues, such as the YMCA, park recreations center, or in a structured summer camp, after-school, or other formally organized educational program.
- Submit the Early Field Experience Verification form. Use as many forms as needed to verify the total hours.
- This requirement may be partially fulfilled by enrollment in TED 3001, or TED 301 and TED 302.
- CTC Certificate of Clearance.
- Submit a TB clearance dated within two years.
Admission Process
Applicants are required to attend an admission interview. Applicants are notified of status by email from the CSSC after the interview. Applicants may receive a “Conditional Acceptance” pending receipt of documents.
Credential Requirements
The Single Subject Credential is the credential that authorizes the teaching of a specific subject in a departmentalized classroom. The Multiple Subject Credential is the basic credential that authorizes the teaching of all subjects in a self-contained, elementary school classroom.
